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INT SCI Unit 00 - (Hopefully) Prior Knowledge Review- Mr. B.

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The metric unit of measurement for length is ____________________. 
a)
Liter
b)
Meter
c)
gram
d)
inch
2.
 The Metric system is based on units of__.
a)
1's
b)
5's
c)
10's
d)
15's
3.
The basic metric unit for distance is the _.
a)
gram
b)
meter
c)
liter
4.
What units are metrics unit?
a)
millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers
b)
inches, feet, yards, miles
c)
both
d)
none
5.

The one variable in an experiment that is purposely changed by the scientist is the________________.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

6.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
7.

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?


Which variable is the part in red?

a)

independent

b)

dependent

8.

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?


Which variable is the part in red?

a)

independent (IV)

b)

dependent (DV)

9.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
10.

The candy was sour.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

11.
Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
a)
Distance traveled by the ball
b)
Height of the ramp
c)
Mass of the ball
12.

What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?

a)

controls

b)

data

c)

constants (controlled variables)

d)

independent variables

13.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
14.
A student wants to test the effects of different types of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
15.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
16.

Jane Goodall recorded 40 chimps living in a community, this is ____ data.

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

17.
Which instrument is used for precise measurements of liquids?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
measuring cup
c)
beaker
d)
beaker
18.

What tool do we use to measure mass?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

beaker

c)

ruler

d)

Triple Beam Balance

19.
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
a)
The bird is very colorful.
b)
The bird has 4 different colors on him.
c)
The bird has many, many feathers.
d)
It is a bird. 
20.
What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?
a)
the paper used
b)
the type of paper airplane
c)
the distance of each plane's flight
d)
how hard the plane is thrown
21.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
22.

Rene grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the laboratory. She placed drops of different types of mouthwash on bacteria on each plate is an example of what step?

a)

question

b)

experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

analysis/conclusion

23.

Justin wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and stems is a(n) example of what step?

a)

question

b)

experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

analysis/conclusions

24.
A test is set up to test which brand of soda creates the biggest foam explosion when adding a Mentos candy.  Three different sodas were tested. They measured the height of the foam eruption.   What is the dependent variable?
a)
Brand of soda
b)
Number of mentos candies used
c)
Height of foam eruption
d)
Temperature of soda
25.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
26.

How many variables do we want to test/change during a controlled experiment?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

27.

A custodian notices some dirty tables and wants to know which cleaner is the best to use. He tests three different cleaners and looks at how well they clean compared to tap water. What is the independent variable?

a)

type of cleaner

b)

tap water

28.

An experiment is being done to determine how light affects the growth of small zinnia plants. One plant is placed in full sunlight, the second in a shaded area, the third in an unlit closet. What is the independent variable in the experiment?

a)

the amount of light

b)

plant in the closet

29.

The two groups in a controlled experiment are -

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group (Test)

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Dependent Variable

e)

Constant(s)

30.

A custodian notices some dirty tables and wants to know which cleaner is the best to use. He tests three different cleaners and looks at how well they clean compared to tap water. What is the control group?

a)

type of cleaner

b)

tap water

31.

If Jeff is taller than Troy,

and Troy is taller than Annie,


then Annie is the shortest.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

If my dog goes for a walk before breakfast,

and my dog eats breakfast before playing with toys,


then my dog goes for a walk before playing with toys.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

If the large candles smell better than the medium candles,

and the medium candles smell better than the small candles,


then the large candles smell the best.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

If the blue blanket is warmer than the red blanket,

and the red blanket is warmer than the green blanket,


then the red blanket is the least warm.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

If the red pencil is longer than the blue pencil,

and the blue pencil is longer than the yellow pencil,


then the red pencil is the shortest.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

If my dog Pumpkin loves cheese more than peanut butter,

and my dog Pumpkin loves peanut butter more than dog treats,


then my dog Pumpkin loves peanut butter the most.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.
a)

21

b)

23

c)

25

d)

27

38.

2 x 4 = 4 x 2

a)

True

b)

False

39.
a)
Man on board
b)
Man over board
c)
Man on the board
d)
Man under board
40.

If Jeff is taller than Troy,

and Troy is taller than Annie,


then Annie is the shortest.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.
Using one or more of your senses to gather information.
a)
Observe
b)
Predict 
c)
Infer 
d)
Hypothesis 
42.
It occurs when a scientist's expectations change how the results are viewed
a)
Scientific law
b)
Scientific theory
c)
Bias
d)
Model
43.
An explanation of things, events, or natural phenomena using observations and knowledge gained from multiple investigations or large amounts of data
a)
Theory
b)
Scientific law
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
44.
A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time
a)
Experiment
b)
Scientific Law
c)
Theory
d)
Standard
45.
Well-organized procedures for testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions
a)
Standard
b)
Experiment
c)
Scientific Method
d)
Variable
46.
An organized way of recording observations
a)
Graph
b)
Data table
c)
Model
d)
Technology
47.
The statement "The sunset was beautiful" is a fact.
a)
true
b)
false
48.
The statement "The air temperature is 35 degrees" is a fact.
a)
true
b)
false
49.
The International System of Units makes it easier for scientists from different countries to communicate.
a)
true
b)
false
50.
The _____ is used measure temperature.
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
hygrometer
d)
thermometer
51.
What does the prefix kilo mean?
a)
10
b)
100
c)
1000
d)
1/10
52.
Which statement is true?
a)
If the person measuring is careful, it is possible to get an exact measurement.
b)
if the correct scale is used, it is possible to get an exact measurement.
c)
Good measurements have no uncertainty.
d)
All measurements have some uncertainty.
53.
When an advertisement makes claims about a product that sound too good, the reader should be _____, or doubt the truthfulness or accuracy of the claim
a)
skeptical
b)
honest
c)
overwhelmed
54.
Every morning, Mrs. Jamison changes the thermostat in her classroom and later counts the number of students who fell asleep.  She wants to know if there is a connection between the temperature in the room and the sleepiness of the students.  The temperature is the 
a)
control
b)
constant
c)
independent variable
d)
dependent variable
55.

A way to display data that represents percentages of numerical data is a

a)

line graph

b)

pie chart

c)

bar graph

d)

SI measurement

56.

Data based on numerical findings is

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

c)

SI measurement

d)

observation

57.

The first step to carrying out scientific provesses; involves using at least one of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell)

a)

inference

b)

observation

c)

constant

d)

data

58.

A way to display data that represents changes in numerical data.

a)

pie chart

b)

line graph

c)

bar graph

d)

SI measurement

59.

A testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences.

a)

hypothesis

b)

theory

c)

inference

d)

observation

60.

A way to display categorial data to represent differences between sets of numerical data.

a)

pie chart

b)

line graph

c)

SI measurement

d)

bar graph

61.

The part in an experiment that remains the same throughout.

a)

constant

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

control group

62.

Data drawn from the 5 senses.

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

c)

SI measurement

d)

control group

63.

International system of units; modern metric system used in scientific experiments and data analysis.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control group

d)

SI measurement

64.

A tall thin tool used to measure liquids usually to the nearest mL.

a)

beaker

b)

test tube

c)

SI measurement

d)

graduated cylinder

65.
This bullseye demonstrates...
a)
High Accuracy & High Precision
b)
High Accuracy & Low Precision
c)
Low Accuracy & High Precision
d)
Low Accuracy & Low Precision
66.
?
a)
High Accuracy & High Precision
b)
High Accuracy & Low Precision
c)
Low Accuracy & High Precision
d)
Low Accuracy & Low Precision
67.

When applying Occam's Razor to the following incident, which explanation is most likely to be true?


A dog owner comes home to the trash can tipped over and trash is scattered on the floor.

a)

someone broke in and sorted through the trash can

b)

the cat from next door snuck in and tipped over the trash and framed the dog

c)

the dog tipped the trash can over

d)

Doc Brown was looking for fuel for his Delorean

68.

After the discovery of a new plant, botanists look at how it fits in with the known family tree of plants. Eventually it is put into an existing family of plants, or a new family is added to the kingdom of plants.

a)

Theorizing

b)

Experimenting

c)

Classifying

d)

None of These