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Physical Science Unit 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A prediction stating what you think the result of your experiment will be is a _____________.

a)

data analysis

b)

set of step-by-step instructions

c)

hypothesis

d)

random guess

2.

The one thing you change ON PURPOSE in an experiment is the ____________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

controlled varaiable

3.

The variable that is being MEASURED in your experiment is called the ____________.

(It's the variable that will be affected by the change.)

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

controlled variable

4.

Express the following in scientific notation:

.000075

(Hint: how many places will you move the decimal to the RIGHT?)

a)

7.5 x 10−57.5\ x\ 10^{-5}  

b)

7.5 x 10−67.5\ x\ 10^{-6}  

c)

7.5 x 1057.5\ x\ 10^5  

d)

7.5 x 1067.5\ x\ 10^6  

5.

Express the following in scientific notation: 90,050,500,000

(Hint: how many spaces to the LEFT will you move the decimal?)

a)

9.00505 x 1059.00505\ x\ 10^5  

b)

9.00505 x 10109.00505\ x\ 10^{10}  

c)

9.00505 x 10−109.00505\ x\ 10^{-10}  

d)

9.00505 x 1099.00505\ x\ 10^9  

6.

True or false: Scientific notation is a short way to write really long numbers.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The science laboratory tool that we use to measure liquids is:

a)

triple beam balance

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

meter stick

d)

stopwatch

8.

The science lab tool we use to measure MASS is:

a)

triple beam balance

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

meter stick

d)

thermometer

9.

Which of the following is the SI Unit for measuring MASS?

a)

grams

b)

meters

c)

liters

d)

amperes

10.

What is the SI Unit for measuring VOLUME?

a)

grams

b)

meters

c)

liters

d)

degrees celsius

11.

If I say, "there are 12 red apples and one green apple in this bag" what type of observations am I making?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Both qualitative and quantitative

12.

If I say, "Something in this refrigerator stinks!" what kind of observation am I making?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Both quantitative and qualitative

13.

To measure liquids accurately, one must place the graduated cylinder on a flat surface and measure at the bottom of the curve of the liquid. This curve is called the ____________.

a)

centrifuge

b)

apex

c)

parabola

d)

meniscus

14.

If a chemical gets spilled in a science lab, what is the correct procedure for students to follow?

a)

Run madly out of the room

b)

Splash large amount of water on the spill

c)

Ask to go to the restroom

d)

Calmly stand back and advise the teacher of the spill

15.

An experiment is conducted on plants to see how different liquids affect the plant's growth.

Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: tap water, bottled water, sugar water or salt water.

What variable(s) must be kept constant and CONTROLLED?

a)

The type of plant and soil only

b)

The type of plant, type of container, type of soil and amount of sunlight

c)

The amount of sunlight only

d)

The liquid

16.

What scientific skill are you engaged in when you gather information with your five senses?

a)

developing a hypothesis

b)

predicting an outcome

c)

observing

d)

analyzing data