WorksheetsNature of Science Test
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 7mins
In an experiment, one variable that is purposely changed to test the hypothesis is called the
independent variable
dependent variable
operational variable
A possible answer to a scientific question is a
scientific law
hypothesis
scientific theory
Any factor that can change in an experiment is called a
conclusion
hypothesis
variable
You are predicting when you
make a forecast of what will happen in the future
develop a way to solve a problem
explain an observation
The ongoing process of discovery in science is
science method
scientific inquiry
inquiry
A way of learning about the natural world is
science
social studies
math
The internationally accepted system of measurement based on multiples of 10 is called
units
international units
International system of units (SI)
The variable that changes of depends on the independent variable is the
dependent variable
independent variable
controlled variable
A small glass tube with a bulb attached used to transfer liquid is a
beaker
pipet
graduated cylinder
The prefix that means 1000 is
kilo
hecto
deci
The prefix milli means
1000
10
0.001
Convert the following: 4560g = _______kg
4, 560, 000
4.560
45.60
What is the SI unit of mass?
liter (L)
meter (m)
gram (g)
What is the SI unit of length?
meter (m)
gram (g)
liter (L)
What is the SI unit of volume?
gram (g)
liter (L)
meter (m)
The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment being tested (independent variable)
controlled variables
conclusion
control group
Facts, figures, numbers gathered in an experiment
analysis
data
conclusion
A narrow, cylindrical container marked with horizontal lines to represent units of measurement and used to precisely measure the volume of liquids is a
beaker
graduated cylinder
pipet
Bean plants are given different amounts of water and the height of the plants is recorded. What is the independent variable?
different amounts of water
height of plants
