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Study for Science

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the independent variable?

a)

The variable that is tested, measured, or studied in an experiment, or the results.

b)

The variable that you change or control in a scientific experiment.

c)

The conditions that are the same between the experimental and control group. It is a variable that does not change.

d)

A prediction about what will happen in an experiment that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

2.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

The variable that is tested, measured, or studied in an experiment, or the results.

b)

The variable that you change or control in a scientific experiment.

c)

The conditions that are the same between the experimental and control group. It is a variable that does not change.

d)

A prediction about what will happen in an experiment that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

3.

What is the constant?

a)

The variable that is tested, measured, or studied in an experiment, or the results.

b)

The variable that you change or control in a scientific experiment.

c)

The conditions that are the same between the experimental and control group. It is a variable that does not change.

d)

A prediction about what will happen in an experiment that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

4.

This group is exposed to the special treatment that is being tested.

a)

Experimental

b)

Control

5.

This group is not exposed to the special treatment that is being tested.

a)

Experimental

b)

Control

6.

CLAIM 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”


What is the control group?

a)

The plants under no light.

b)

The plants under red light.

c)

The plants under natural light.

d)

The plants that are short.

7.

CLAIM 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”


What is the experimental group?

a)

The group that takes a vitamin each day.

b)

The group that doesn't take vitamins.

c)

The select people who remember more.

d)

The people who remember less.

8.

What is a scientific fact?

a)

The description of a scientific phenomenon. It states what happens without stating why it happens.

b)

A complex explanation for a scientific phenomenon using the scientific method. Over time, they adapt to include new evidence and data.

c)

An observation in science that has been proved correct over and cover, and is not denied to be true.

d)

A prediction about what will happen that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

9.

What is a theory?

a)

The description of a scientific phenomenon. It states what happens without stating why it happens.

b)

A complex explanation for a scientific phenomenon using the scientific method. Over time, they adapt to include new evidence and data.

c)

An observation in science that has been proved correct over and cover, and is not denied to be true.

d)

A prediction about what will happen that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

10.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

The description of a scientific phenomenon. It states what happens without stating why it happens.

b)

A complex explanation for a scientific phenomenon using the scientific method. Over time, they adapt to include new evidence and data.

c)

An observation in science that has been proved correct over and cover, and is not denied to be true.

d)

A prediction about what will happen that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

11.

What is a scientific law?

a)

The description of a scientific phenomenon. It states what happens without explaining why it happens.

b)

A complex explanation for a scientific phenomenon using the scientific method. Over time, they adapt to include new evidence and data.

c)

An observation in science that has been proved correct over and cover, and is not denied to be true.

d)

A prediction about what will happen that a scientific experiment can prove right or wrong.

12.

Fact, Theory, Hypothesis or Law:

The rock appears red, and has a mass of 10 grams.

a)

Fact

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Law

13.

Fact, Theory, Hypothesis or Law:

If pesticide use continues at its present rate, then cancer will increase by 20% within the next 5 years.

a)

Fact

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Law

14.

Fact, Theory, Hypothesis or Law:

The best explanation of a variety of facts regarding cases of patients who are ill, is that microorganisms are causing the disease.

a)

Fact

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Law

15.

Fact, Theory, Hypothesis or Law:

Matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

a)

Fact

b)

Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Law

16.

What is quantitative data?

a)

Data that is measured by its characteristics.

b)

Data that is measured by numbers.

c)

A lot of data in an experiment.

d)

A small amount of data, but of high quality.

17.

What is qualititative data?

a)

Data that is measured by its characteristics.

b)

Data that is measured by numbers.

c)

A lot of data in an experiment.

d)

A small amount of data, but of high quality.

18.

Select all of the QUANTITATIVE data.

a)

The cup had a mass of 454 grams.

b)

The temperature outside is 250 C.

c)

The building is taller than the tree

d)

The sidewalk is 100 meters long.

e)

The race was over quickly.

19.

Select all of the QUALITITATIVE data.

a)

The cup had a mass of 454 grams.

b)

The temperature outside is 250 C.

c)

The building is taller than the tree

d)

The sidewalk is 100 meters long.

e)

The race was over quickly.

20.

According to the graph, how many mice will be born in week 5 if the trend continues?

a)

90

b)

100

c)

120

d)

160

21.

In which year was there likely an abundance of bluegill food?

a)

1990

b)

1996

c)

1997

d)

2000

22.

Which variable is written on the X-axis (horizontal)?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

23.

Which variable is written on the Y-axis (vertical)?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent