Free Printable Nature of Sci., Sci. Method, and Graphing Quiz Review

1.

A testable statement is...

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Prediction

c)

Experiment

d)

Cheese

2.

Things you manipulate in science (and math) are called...

a)

Variables

b)

Bob

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Bias

3.

After you state your question, what is the next step in the Scientific Method?

a)

Research your topic!

b)

Experiment!

c)

State your Hypothesis!

d)

Draw a Conclusion!

4.

Two major variables in an experiment are...

a)

Independent and Dependent

b)

Experimental and Control

c)

Independent and Control

d)

Experimental and Dependent

5.

If glass breaks in a lab, what do you do?

a)

Tell the teacher and don't touch it

b)

Clean it up

c)

Tell Monty

d)

Scream like crazy

6.

What action leads to investigations through the Scientific Method?

a)

Observation

b)

Olfactory

c)

Obscurification

d)

Opulence

7.

Information gathered from your experiment.

a)

observation

b)

variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

data

8.

What is being changed in this experiment?

a)

ramp height

b)

the speed that the ball rolls

c)

type of ball

9.

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

a)

ramp height

b)

the speed that the ball rolls

c)

type of ball

10.

What is being changed in this experiment?

a)

temperature of the stove

b)

how fast the water boils

c)

amount of water

11.

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

a)

how fast the water boils

b)

amount of water

c)

temperature of stove

12.

An orderly method used to solve problems and investigate the world is known as the ____.

a)

Science Class

b)

Recipe

c)

Scientific Method

d)

Procedures

13.

Something in the experiment that remains the same. Something that does not change in the experiment is known as a ___.

a)

Control

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Observation

d)

Variable

14.

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

a)

x-axis

b)

y-axis

c)

neither

d)

it changes

15.

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

a)

x-axis

b)

y-axis

c)

neither

d)

it changes

16.

The x- axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

a)

Vertical

b)

Diagonal

c)

Horizontal

d)

origin

17.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

18.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.

s = stickers earned

p = papers completed

The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

19.

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

a)

the independent variable is distance

b)

the independent variable is d=25 t

c)

the dependent variable is time

d)

the dependent variable is distance

20.

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. Which statement is true about the situation?

a)

The dependent variable is total cost

b)

The dependent variable is weight

c)

The independent variable is total cost

d)

The independent variable is cost of a package

21.

Asher is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

a)

Diameter of the ball

b)

Force acting on the ball

c)

Height that the ball bounces

d)

Height from which the ball is dropped

22.

In an experiment, constants should always be

a)

different

b)

the same

c)

kind of the same

d)

none of the above

23.

This part of the experiment where the independent variable is not present. It serves as comparison.

a)

independent variable

b)

control

c)

dependent variable

d)

constants

24.

Mr. Fitch wanted to see how different types of music affected students' heart rates. He played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the independent variable.

a)

classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate

b)

types of music

c)

students' heart rate

d)

Mr. Fitch

25.

Mr. Fitch wanted to see how different types of music affected students' heart rates. He played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the dependent variable.

a)

classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate

b)

types of music

c)

students' heart rate

d)

Mr. Fitch

26.

Justin usually blows his nose using Kleenex tissues. His snot keeps leaking through the tissue. He decided he is going to create an experiment to find the best tissue brand. What would be 1 constant?

a)

amount of tissue

b)

type of tissue

c)

kleenex

d)

which one works better

27.

How many variables do we want to be testing at one time?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

28.

Controls don't

a)

receive experimental treatment

b)

keep things the same

c)

keep the experiment the same

d)

keep procedures the same

29.

Using one or more of your five senses to gather information describes a(n):

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

quantitative

d)

qualitative

30.

When you explain the things you observe, you are making a(n):

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

qualitative

d)

quantitative

31.

Which of the following could be described as an OBSERVATION based on this picture?

a)

The red object in the picture is approximately twice the size of the gray object above it.

b)

The duck is about to smash the computer.

c)

The duck is angry or frustrated.

d)

The sun is positioned to the right, outside of the frame of the picture.

32.

These involve descriptions that cannot be expressed with numbers. Noticing that a bike is blue or that a grape tastes sour are examples of a(n):

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

qualitative observation

d)

quantitative observation

33.

These involve numbers, or an amount. Seeing that you have 2 text messages on

your phone is a(n):

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

qualitative observation

d)

quantitative observation

34.

What is the main purpose of a line graph?

a)

to compare two things

b)

to show trends over time

c)

to have an independent variable

d)

so you don't have to read words

35.

What is the general trend of this line graph?

a)

The more you mow, the less money you make.

b)

You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.

c)

The more you mow, the more money you make.

d)

Mowing is dangerous.

36.

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

a)

$16

b)

$17

c)

$18

d)

$19

37.

Mary is recording her plant's growth in a journal. How many inches has the plant grown from week 1 to 7?

a)

22

b)

18

c)

14

38.

Students voted for their favorite ice cream topping. How many more students chose marshmallows than chose nuts?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

10

39.

Graphs help us represent data

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What type of graph is this?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Pie Chart

d)

Stem Chart

41.

A pie chart allows you to easily see

a)

information about the proportion of parts relative to the whole.

b)

the total number of each category.

c)

how much data occurs within a range of numbers.

d)

the spread of the data.

42.

I have an x-axis and a y-axis. I help to track changes over time. What am I?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Line Graph

d)

Dot Plot

43.

I have no axes at all. I help compare parts to a whole. What am I?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Line Graph

d)

Bar Graph

44.

I have an x-axis and a y-axis. I help to compare categories. There are spaces between my bars. What am I?

a)

Bar Graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Line Graph

d)

Dot Plot

45.

What does the T in TAILS stand for?

a)

Title

b)

Tag Lines

c)

Tiny Numbers

d)

Tuba Doodles

46.

What does the A in TAILS mean?

a)

Another title

b)

Axis

c)

Automatic Numbers

d)

Antelopes

47.

What does the I in TAILS stand for?

a)

Intervals

b)

Inner Labels

c)

Itty bitty teeny tiny letters

d)

Ions

48.

What does the L in TAILS stand for?

a)

Lamprey

b)

Levels

c)

Lines

d)

Labels

49.

What does the S in TAILS stand for?

a)

Saturdays!

b)

Scale

c)

Sentence Structure

d)

Sideways labels

50.

This Bad Graph has something wrong with it. Its Scale is wrong!! What is wrong with the Scale?

(a)

51.

What is the problem with the Intervals on this graph?

a)

They are in dollars

b)

They are not even

c)

They are on the wrong Axis

d)

There should be higher numbers

52.

What variable can you "MANIPULATE" or change" in an experiment?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Control

d)

Intervals

53.

What variable "RESPONDS to a change" in an experiment?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Control

d)

Intervals

54.

What is the name of the glassware on the LEFT of this picture?

a)

Flask

b)

Beaker

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Test Tube

55.

Which one has more volume (or space) for liquid?

a)

Flask

b)

Beaker

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Test Tude

56.

What are these a picture of?

a)

Test Tubes

b)

Beakers

c)

Flasks

d)

Graduated Cylinders

57.

What are these a picture of?

a)

Test Tubes

b)

Beakers

c)

Flasks

d)

Graduated Cylinders

58.

What is used to measure (but not precise), heat, and mix large amounts of liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

flask

c)

test tube

d)

graduated cylinder

59.

What equipment allows you to measure liquid's volume and measures in milliliters?

a)

test tube

b)

beaker

c)

flask

d)

graduated cylinder

60.

Which equipment holds, measures, and mixes liquids (not a precise measurement), and measures in milliliters?

a)

flask

b)

test tube

c)

beaker

d)

graduated cylinder

61.

Which equipment measures temperature in liquid or gas, and measures in degrees Celsius?

a)

hot plate

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

bunsen burner

62.

Which equipment heats liquids and some stir liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

flask

d)

hot plate

63.

Which equipment holds liquids and allows reactions in a small space?

a)

test tube

b)

hot plate

c)

dropper

d)

beaker

64.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

65.

Which equipment allows you to drop a small amount of liquid?

a)

dropper

b)

test tube

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

flask

66.

What is special about graduated cylinders?

a)

They hold large quantities of liquid safely

b)

They measure small amounts very accurately. We use them when precision is important.

c)

They allow us to examine the liquid, we use them when looking for suspended solids.

d)

They are easily heated. We use graduated cylinders to heat liquids

67.

What is used to hold test tubes?

a)

Test tube rack

b)

Magnifying glass

c)

Petri dish

d)

Funnel

68.

Identify the equipment shown here:

a)

concave glass

b)

convex glass

c)

watch glass

d)

glass plate

69.

Name the tool pictured

a)

Pipette

b)

Eye dropper

c)

Tqeezer

d)

Forceps

70.

This is used to clean chemicals or debris (stuff) out of your eyes

a)

test tube holder

b)

eye wash

c)

eye dropper

d)

lab apron

71.

Identify the equipment shown here:

a)

grinder

b)

evaporating dish

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

crucible

72.

What tool would a student use to find out if a toy car traveled faster down a metal ramp or a wood ramp?

a)

measuring cylinder

b)

top pan balance

c)

stopwatch

d)

thermometer

73.

If you were to measure how hot or cold something is you would use what piece of equipment?

a)

Stopwatch

b)

electric balance

c)

thermometer

d)

stirring rod

74.

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Size of sunflower

c)

Type of sunflower

75.

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Size of sunflower

c)

type of sun flower

76.

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

a)

Type of car

b)

Skill of driving

c)

Age of student

77.

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable.

a)

Color or chair

b)

Grade on test

c)

Age of students

78.

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

79.

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

a)

constants

b)

control

c)

independent

d)

dependent

80.

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Control

d)

Compound

81.

The higher the temperature of water, the faster the egg will cook. Select the independent variable.

a)

Faster Egg Cooks

b)

Higher Temperature

82.

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for the library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.

Which of the variables is dependent?

a)

amount of money raised

b)

number of books

83.

The y- axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

a)

Vertical

b)

Diagonal

c)

Horizontal

d)

origin

84.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

85.

"Do tomatoes grow faster under fluorescent, incandescent, or natural light?"

What is the independent variable?

a)

type of light

b)

rate of growth

86.

Vitamin could extend a person's life expectancy. The dependent variable is __________.

a)

amount of vitamin taken

b)

life span

87.

"Which brand of bubblegum will have the biggest bubble?"

The size of the bubble is the __________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

88.

You want to test which soil will help grass grow the tallest. The height of the grown grass is the __________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

89.

What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes farthest?

a)

the type of paper

b)

the distance of each plane's flight

c)

how hard the plane is thrown

d)

the person who made the paper plane

90.

Students took a test after they had studied either in silence or with the television turned on. What is the dependent variable?

a)

subject

b)

test scores

c)

silence

d)

amount of exposure to television

91.

The factors that stay the same throughout the experiment.

a)

Constant

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

92.

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the independent variable?

a)

Dropping the same way

b)

Wing Length

c)

Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

d)

Dropping from the same height

93.

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

Dropping the same way

b)

Wing Length

c)

Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

d)

Dropping from the same height

94.

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What are two CONSTANTS? (Select 2 answers)

a)

Dropping the same way

b)

Wing Length

c)

Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

d)

Dropping from the same height

95.

Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

Using the same type of plant

b)

Each plant was placed in a 10 inch pot

c)

The growth of the plant

d)

One plant is in the sunlight and the other is under a box

96.

Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks.

What are two CONSTANTS? (Select 2)

a)

Using the same type of plant

b)

Each plant was placed in a 10 inch pot

c)

The growth of the plant

d)

One plant is in the sunlight and the other is under a box

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