WorksheetsPhysical Science Unit 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
A prediction stating what you think the result of your experiment will be is a _____________.
data analysis
set of step-by-step instructions
hypothesis
random guess
The one thing you change ON PURPOSE in an experiment is the ____________.
independent variable
dependent variable
controlled varaiable
The variable that is being MEASURED in your experiment is called the ____________.
(It's the variable that will be affected by the change.)
independent variable
dependent variable
controlled variable
Express the following in scientific notation:
.000075
(Hint: how many places will you move the decimal to the RIGHT?)
7.5 x 10−5
7.5 x 10−6
7.5 x 105
7.5 x 106
Express the following in scientific notation: 90,050,500,000
(Hint: how many spaces to the LEFT will you move the decimal?)
9.00505 x 105
9.00505 x 1010
9.00505 x 10−10
9.00505 x 109
True or false: Scientific notation is a short way to write really long numbers.
True
False
The science laboratory tool that we use to measure liquids is:
triple beam balance
graduated cylinder
meter stick
stopwatch
The science lab tool we use to measure MASS is:
triple beam balance
graduated cylinder
meter stick
thermometer
Which of the following is the SI Unit for measuring MASS?
grams
meters
liters
amperes
What is the SI Unit for measuring VOLUME?
grams
meters
liters
degrees celsius
If I say, "there are 12 red apples and one green apple in this bag" what type of observations am I making?
Qualitative
Quantitative
Both qualitative and quantitative
If I say, "Something in this refrigerator stinks!" what kind of observation am I making?
Qualitative
Quantitative
Both quantitative and qualitative
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 ____________.
centrifuge
apex
parabola
meniscus
If a chemical gets spilled in a science lab, what is the correct procedure for students to follow?
Run madly out of the room
Splash large amount of water on the spill
Ask to go to the restroom
Calmly stand back and advise the teacher of the spill
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?
The type of plant and soil only
The type of plant, type of container, type of soil and amount of sunlight
The amount of sunlight only
The liquid
What scientific skill are you engaged in when you gather information with your five senses?
developing a hypothesis
predicting an outcome
observing
analyzing data
