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Year 5 - Discover Science Test Revision

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What branch of science does this picture represent?
a)
Oceanography
b)
Meteorology 
c)
Geology
d)
Astronomy
2.
Weather, climate, and the atmosphere are studied in this branch of Earth Science.
a)
Astronomy
b)
Meteorology
c)
Cartography
d)
Geology
3.

Studying the speed and motion of an object would be under which branch of science?

a)

Physics

b)

Chemistry

c)

Biology

d)

Astronomy

4.

The study of the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.

a)

Meteorology

b)

Astrology

c)

Oceanography

d)

Astronomy

5.

The exploration and study of the ocean.

a)

Earth Science

b)

Oceanography

c)

Marine Biology

d)

Ecology

6.

The study of matter and energy and the interactions between them.

a)

Physics

b)

Chemistry

c)

Biology

d)

Earth Science

7.

It is the study of animals

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

It is the study of living things

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

An expert in the field of zoology is called ___________.

a)

Zoologist

b)

Botanist

c)

Ecologist

d)

Biologist

10.

The science that deals with the composition, properties, reactions, and the structure of matter.

a)

Physics

b)

Chemistry

c)

Biology

d)

Astronomy

11.

It is the study of matter and energy

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

It is the study of plants.

a)

Botany

b)

Biomimetic

c)

Zoology

d)

Bioengineering

13.

There are 2 Main Branches of Science

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Scientists make ___________________ about the world around them.

a)

observations

b)

opinions

15.

_______________ is using evidence to learn about the world around us.

a)

English

b)

History

c)

Math

d)

Science

16.

A/an ________ is an educated guess.

a)

experiment

b)

opinion

c)

moral

d)

hypothesis

17.

What does Biology mean?

a)

The study of rocks

b)

The study of life

c)

The study of stars

d)

The study of fire

18.
Why are approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the lab?
a)
A. To improve your vision
b)
B. To make you look like a bug
c)
 C. To give you headaches
d)
 D. To protect eyes around chemicals, heat, or glassware
19.

You are in lab and your partner accidentally gets their hair stuck in a triple beam balance. What should have your partner done BEFORE beginning the lab?

a)

Worn a hat in class

b)

Skipped class

c)

Got a hair cut

d)

Tied/pulled their hair back

20.
You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the teacher at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
21.
Never touch the eyewash or shower station unless it is a true emergency. 
a)
True
b)
False
22.
When you are smelling a chemical, you should
a)
whiff
b)
waft
c)
take a deep breath
d)
smell it for as long as you can
23.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be -
a)
left at your lab station for the next class
b)
disposed of according to your teacher's directions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
taken home
24.

When in a science lab you should never...

a)

Eat or drink

b)

Take measurements

c)

Wear goggles

d)

Heat up beakers

25.

During a lab you should

a)

Read all procedures thoroughly

b)

Keep aisles and work space claear

c)

Never fool around

d)

All of the above

26.

Choose the answer that best describes the safety violation labeled A.

a)

The student is picking up glass with his bare hands.

b)

The student is eating and drinking in the lab.

c)

A spill has not been cleaned up immediately.

d)

The students are playing around in the lab.

e)

The student has loose hair that is catching fire.

27.

Choose the answer that best describes the safety violation labeled B.

a)

The student is picking up glass with his bare hands.

b)

The student is eating and drinking in the lab.

c)

A spill has not been cleaned up immediately.

d)

The students are playing around in the lab.

e)

The student has loose hair that is catching fire.

28.

Choose the answer that best describes the safety violation labeled C.

a)

The student is picking up glass with his bare hands.

b)

The student is eating and drinking in the lab.

c)

A spill has not been cleaned up immediately.

d)

The students are playing around in the lab.

e)

The student has loose hair that is catching fire.

29.

Choose the answer that best describes the safety violation labeled D.

a)

The student is picking up glass with his bare hands.

b)

The student is eating and drinking in the lab.

c)

A spill has not been cleaned up immediately.

d)

The students are playing around in the lab.

e)

The student has loose hair that is catching fire.

30.
Which of the following is an observation of the picture?
a)
The person is wearing a T-shirt
b)
It is a sunny day
c)
The person is going to a birthday party
d)
The gift is a DVD player
31.
What is an inference? 
a)
Just a guess.
b)
A statement based off of your observations. 
c)
The same as an observation. 
d)
Examples of something. 
32.
Which statement is an inference about this picture?
a)
The van is tan.
b)
The  van ran into KFC. 
c)
The driver was hungry. 
d)
An ambulance may be on the way. 
33.
She is holding an umbrella
a)
observation
b)
inference
34.
Which of the following statements is an inference of the picture?
a)
A student is roasting a marshmallow
b)
Two students are listening through cups
c)
The teacher is not in the classroom
d)
A student is setting off a rocket
35.

What is an observation?

a)

a fact gathered with senses

b)

conclusions or assumption

36.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

a)

the petals are red

b)

there are eight petals

c)

the petals are shaped like hearts

d)

the petals are smooth

37.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

a)

the dog has two ears

b)

the dog has fifteen spots

c)

the dog has shaggy fur

d)

the dog has fifty whiskers

38.

Qualitative observations use numbers.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

Quantitative observations use numbers.

a)

true

b)

false

40.
There are fourteen penguins.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
41.
The penguins are black and white.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
42.
The penguin is jumping because he wants to get food.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
43.
The penguin is falling because another penguin pushed it.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
44.
Information gathered using your 5 senses.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
45.
Mini conclusion used to explain what you see, hear, or experience.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
46.
The girl is folding her arms.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
47.
The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
48.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
49.

The box is brown

a)

quantitative data

b)

qualitative data

50.

The dog is white

a)

quantitative data

b)

qualitative data

51.

The tree is 6 meters tall

a)

quantitative data

b)

qualitative data

52.

The jar is full

a)

quantitative data

b)

qualitative data

53.

The girl is 6 years old

a)

quantitative data

b)

qualitative data

54.

What are observations that are measured or counted called?

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

55.

The petals are smooth and silky.

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

56.

The flower has 25 petals.

a)

qualtitative data

b)

quantitative data

57.

The bearded iris smells sweet.

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

58.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

b)

an explanation about what you observed

c)

using your 5 senses to gather data

d)

an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment

59.

When is a hypothesis written?

a)

before you decide on a question

b)

after the experiment

c)

before the experiment

d)

after the conclusion

60.

A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?

a)

If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow more green leaves.

b)

If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

c)

If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.

d)

If plants are in warmer temperatures, then they will grow more green leaves.

61.

In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

experimental variable

d)

controlled variable

62.

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

a)

I think

b)

If ...then...

c)

It will

d)

No idea

63.

Which hypothesis is correctly written?

a)

I think I will do well on my test today, because I ate a good breakfast.

b)

If I eat a good breakfast, then I will do well on my test today.

c)

If I eat a good breakfast, then I will earn a passing grade on my test today.

d)

If I do well on my test today, I get to out to eat for breakfast.

64.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

b)

an explanation about what you observed

c)

using your 5 senses to gather data

d)

an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment

65.
Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
How far they kick the soccer ball
b)
who the person is
c)
how well they do on the math test
d)
Type of soccer ball.
66.
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of gasoline
b)
which car the gas is put into
c)
how fast the car can drive
d)
how much gas is put into the car
67.

This variable is the one thing that changed on purpose...

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Control

c)

Independent Variable

68.
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)
the type of plants
c)
the type of soil
d)
the length of the experiment
69.

Which variable gets measured?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Both

d)

Neither

70.

Use a _______ to measure the distance and to find lengths of objects.

a)

ruler

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

newton

d)

scale

71.

Challenge Question: A _______ measures the temperature of air and most liquids.

a)

telescope

b)

spring scale

c)

scale

d)

thermometer

72.
What tool would you use to  measure the length of a caterpillar?
a)
hand lens
b)
ruler
c)
spring scale
d)
thermometer
73.
What should you wear to protect your eyes?
a)
goggles
b)
microscope
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
hand lens
74.

What is this science tool?

a)

balance scale

b)

beaker

c)

hand lens

d)

thermometer

75.
a)

Graduated Cylindar

b)

Beaker

c)

Flask

d)

Measuring Cup

76.

What tool can you use to find out how the mass of a pencil compares to the mass of a pen?

a)

electronic scale

b)

meter stick

c)

thermometer

d)

measuring tape

77.

What is mass?

a)

how much matter ("stuff") is inside an object

b)

the pull of gravity

c)

length, width, heighth

d)

an estimation

78.
When measuring temperature we use what in science class?
a)
Fahrenheit
b)
Celsius
c)
Kelvin
d)
None of the above
79.
What does this tool measure?
a)
speed
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
length
80.
What does this tool measure?
a)
temperature
b)
height
c)
weight
d)
distance
81.

What is the name of this tool?

a)

Triple Beam Balance

b)

Electronic Scale

c)

Food Scale

d)

Spring Scale

82.
Which of the following is a unit of mass?
a)
kilogram
b)
liter
c)
meter
d)
pound

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