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WorksheetsThe Nature of Science/Scientific Method
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following science is not one of the 3 main categories of science?
Life
Physical
Earth
Geography
What is the difference between a scientific theory and scientific law?
a scientific theory can be disproven
a scientific law can be disproven
neither can be disproven
Parts of an experiment.
variables
theories
SI units
The factor that is changed in an experiment.
independent variable
dependent variable
control
Variable in an experiment that is measured.
independent variable
dependent variable
control
A standard of comparison used in an experiment.
independent variable
dependent variable
control
A step by step procedure used to carry out an experiment.
scientific theory
scientific method
scientific law
An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.
variable
control
hypothesis
The International System of units which is a revised version of the metric system.
scientific method
SI units
standard
A visual display of information or data.
Si units
data
graph
An exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison.
SI unit
scientific method
standard
A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time
scientific theory
scientific law
scientific method
An idea, event, or object that represents something that is being explained.
theory
model
data
Mass per unit volume of material.
matter
volume
density
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
matter
density
variable
The amount of space occupied by a substance.
volume
density
mass
What is the first step of the scientific method?
gather information
state the problem
form a hypothesis
In what part of the scientific method would you create chart, graphs, tables, or drawing of your experiment?
while forming a hypothesis
when drawing conclusions
when analyzing data
In an experiment to determine if the popping of popcorn is affected by the temperature at which it is stored, counting the popped kernels is an example of a(n) ______.
independent variable
dependent variable
control
In an experiment only one variable should be tested at a time.
TRUE
FALSE
Testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions.
hypothesis
experiment
constant
A factor in an experiment that does not change.
constant
independent variable
bias
Occurs when the scientist's expectations change how the results are viewed.
hypothesis
control
bias
What is the SI base unit for length?
kilogram
second
mole
meter
What is the SI base unit for time?
meter
second
kilogram
kelvin
What is the SI base unit for temperature?
meter
second
kelvin
mole
What is the SI base unit for mass?
meter
kilogram
second
kelvin
What is the SI base unit for electric current
meter
second
ampere
kelvin
The SI prefix kilo- means _____.
1
10
100
1000
The SI prefix deca- means______?
1
10
100
1000
The SI prefix deci- means _____.
1
10
0.1
0.01
The SI prefix centi- means_____.
100
10
.1
.01
The SI prefix milli- means_______.
.001
.01
1000
100
You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different
concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two- week period, the height is measured. The fourth plant is the ______.
dependent variable
control
independent variable
You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different
concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two- week period, the height is measured. The height is the ______?
dependent variable
control
independent variable
You water three sunflower plants with salt water. Each plant receives a different
concentration of salt solutions. A fourth plant receives pure water. After a two- week period, the height is measured. The different concentrations of salt solutions is the ___________?
dependent variable
control
independent variable
