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CER Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many sentences should a claim be?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

It doesn't matter

2.

Which of these statements is NOT a claim?

a)

Global temperatures are increasing due to carbon dioxide.

b)

Missing assignments do not affect your grades.

c)

I like blue Jolly Ranchers.

3.

Why do you need to include reasoning in your CER?

a)

It shows how or why the evidence supports the claim

b)

It provides justification about why the evidence is important

c)

It includes the scientific principle to support the claim

d)

All of the above

4.

What is the best claim based on the data in this graph?

a)

When the weight of particles increase, the length decreases

b)

When the weight of particles increase, the length also increases

c)

The length of particles is not related to weight of particles.

5.

What is the best claim based on the data in this graph?

a)

More cars are being made every year

b)

Electric cars are better than gas cars

c)

The number of electric cars worldwide is increasing

d)

Electric cars stopped being sold in 2019

6.

What steps should you take when writing a CER paragraph?

a)

1. Cite evidence 2. Answer the question with a claim 3. Explain your reasoning

b)

1. Explain your reasoning 2. Cite evidence 3. Answer the question with a claim

c)

1. Answer the question with a claim 2. Cite evidence 3. Explain your reasoning

d)

1. Answer the question with a claim 2. Explain your reasoning 3. Cite evidence

7.

"Material A is a better conductor of heat. It gained heat faster than Material B. Good conductors of heat gain heat quickly."


Which of these statements is Evidence?

a)

Material A is a better conductor of heat.

b)

It gained heat faster than Material B.

c)

Good conductors of heat gain heat quickly.

8.

Glass makes better windows than wood. Glass is transparent and allows light to pass through. Since light passes through glass, it allows people to see inside a room.


Which of these statement is Reasoning?

a)

Glass makes better windows than wood.

b)

Glass is transparent and allows light to pass through.

c)

Since light passes through glass, it allows people to see inside a room.

9.

Object B is a magnet. Object B repelled Magnet A. Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.


Which of these statement is a Claim?

a)

Object B is a magnet.

b)

Object B repelled Magent A.

c)

Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.

10.

This cell is from a plant. It contains green parts called chloroplasts. In science we know chloroplasts are found only in plants because only plants make their own food.


Which one of these statement is Reasoning?

a)

Cell X is from a plant.

b)

It has chloroplasts.

c)

Chloroplasts are found only in plants because plants make their own food.

11.

What is an independent variable?

a)

What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis

b)

What scientist measure to see if it responded to a change

c)

What happens when you do an experiment

d)

What you keep the same throughout all experimental groups

12.

What is an dependent variable?

a)

What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis

b)

What scientist measure to see if it responded to a change

c)

What happens when you do an experiment

d)

What you keep the same throughout all experimental groups

13.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
b)
To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
c)
It is what has always been done
14.

What is a constant/control in an experiment?

a)

Things that do not change in a experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

b)

It's the variables that the scientist changes in the experiment

c)

It's the variables that are being measured in an experiment

15.

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best claim.

a)
If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
b)
Yes.
c)
No.
d)
I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.
16.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
17.

Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best claim.

a)
If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.
b)
Heads
c)
Tails
d)
Tails will hold more drops of water.
18.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
19.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.


Which sentence is the claim?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

20.
"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
21.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

22.

Eating too much sugar can increase a person's risk of many health problems, including weight gain, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

23.

Which of the following is the best example of a claim about a thunderstorm?

a)

Yes, it is very rainy.

b)

A one inch rainstorm deposits 27,514 gallons of rain on one acre.

c)

No way!

d)

Thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.

24.

According to a data table there were 3 times as many Air Jordan shoes sold than other shoes types. This an example of ...

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

25.

The temperatures in the summer, on average, are warmer than any other season.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

26.

Which claim could be supported with this data?

a)

I believe that Coco Puffs have the most iron.

b)

Fruit loops are too sweet.

c)

I think Cheerios are for babies.

d)

Corn Pops have the lowest amount of iron.

27.

Which of the following includes reasoning?

a)

We took two pictures. One had yellow leaves and the one on the windowsill had green leaves.

b)

Our plant on the windowsill grew more and was green. I know that plants need sunlight to grow, so the green color might have something to do with getting the light they need.

c)

Our plant in the closet is yellow. The plant on the window sill is growing. They are different colors.

28.

Read the image. Is the circled portion of text the claim, evidence, or reasoning?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

29.

Read the image. Is the circled portion of text the claim, evidence, or reasoning?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

30.

Read the image. Is the circled portion of text the claim, evidence, or reasoning?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

31.

Which of the following is a claim that can be supported by evidence on the graph?

a)

the bee population is decreasing over time

b)

2014 had the lowest bee population

c)

1970 had more bees than 1990

d)

all of these

32.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Independent variable= time (years)

Dependent variable= amount of bees

b)

Independent variable= amount of bees

Dependent variable= time (years)

c)

Independent variable= amount of time

Dependent variable= bees (years)

d)

none of these

33.

Which of the following claims can be supported by the graph?

a)

roots appear healthier in soil with low amounts of salt

b)

roots appear healthier in soil with high amounts of salt

c)

roots appear healthier in soil with medium amounts of salt

d)

salt concentration in soil has no effect on plant growth

34.

What is the independent variable in the experiment?

a)

amount of salt

b)

plant growth

c)

amount of sunlight

d)

amount of water

35.

What can you infer about fungi and plants?

a)

Fungi lack chloroplast

b)

Both fungi and plants are eukaryotic

c)

Plants are autotrophs and fungi are heterotrophs

d)

all of these

36.
How many seals were present in 2011?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
50
37.

At what time is the rocket the highest according to the graph?

a)

60 seconds

b)

80 seconds

c)

100 seconds

d)

120 seconds

38.

Which line represents a quick decrease of data at a CONSTANT rate.

a)

D

b)

A

c)

F

d)

B

39.
The following scatter plot shows Pam's training as she prepares to run a 6 mile race at the end of the month.  Which of the following would be a reasonable approximation for the length of time it would take for her to run 6 miles? 
a)
A. 50 min
b)
B. 80 min
c)
C. 45 min
d)
D. 60 min
40.
The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books.  Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 180 pages. 
a)
12 chapters
b)
15 chapters
c)
18 chapters
d)
21 chapters
41.

What is the relationship between length of running start and distance of jump?

a)

the further you run the further you jump

b)

the less you run the less distance of your jump

c)

the further your running start the less your distance

42.
About how many male math teachers were there in 2006?
a)
15
b)
30
c)
35
d)
45
43.

Which bar graph displays the same information as the table provided?

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

In what year is it expected that India will overtake China as the worlds largest population

a)

2022

b)

2025

c)

2050

d)

2100

45.

What is the vaccination rate in Australia at the latest date on Aug 2021?

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

36%

46.

Which plant type has the best growth rate in partial shade?

a)

geranium

b)

impatiens

c)

fuchsia

d)

trillium

47.

What type of sun exposure is WORST for growing geraniums?

a)

full sun

b)

partial sun

c)

partial shade

d)

full shade

48.

This data shows students percentage of passing their competency exams by gender. What subject did the boys score better than females by the largest amount?

a)

computer science

b)

geography

c)

mathematics

d)

chemistry

49.

Which quarter had the highest engagement in social media?

a)

quarter 1

b)

quarter 2

c)

quarter 3

d)

quarter 4

50.

Which social media platform had the lowest engagement in quarter 3?

a)

facebook

b)

instagram

c)

twitter

d)

linked in