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Nature of Science Review

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kelly wants to do an investigative experiment with her family. She wants to see how many times they walk to the fridge during the day. She sits on the couch and tallies each time one of her family members walks to the fridge and opens it. She shares her results with her family. What is true about Kelly’s experiment?

a)

Kelly conducted a good experiment because she shared her results

b)

Kelly conducted a good experiment because she used her observation to

solve a problem

c)

Kelly did not conduct a good experiment because she was not trying to solve a problem

d)

Kelly did not conduct a good experiment because she did not tell her family she was going to be watching them

2.

What is important to remember when writing your procedures?

a)

Write them in a way that no one else can copy your experiment

b)

Include as much detail as possible

c)

Make sure you’ve analyzed your data first

3.

Most scientific investigations begin with this

a)

variable

b)

conclusion

c)

question

d)

science

4.

The steps you take to complete the experiment

a)

variables

b)

data

c)

materials

d)

procedure

5.

parts of an experiement that can be changed and can affect the results of an experiment.

a)

conclusion

b)

variables

c)

hypothesis

d)

data

6.

The process scientists follow to complete an investigation

a)

Scientific Method

b)

procedure

c)

observation

d)

investigation

7.

Things you need to complete your experiment

a)

data

b)

materials

c)

replicate

d)

conclusion

8.

A prediction about what will happen with the experiment

a)

materials

b)

variables

c)

hypothesis

d)

data

9.

The information you collect from the experiment.

a)

data

b)

observation

c)

materials

d)

variables

10.

Use safety (a)   to keep your eyes safe.

11.

If you do not understand directions, ask (a)   .

12.

If there is an accident, tell your (a)   .

13.

Wait and (a)   for teacher directions.

14.

Keep your hands away from your (a)   during a science investigation.

15.

You should wash your (a)   when you finish a science investigation.

16.

Follow all directions (written and oral) given by your teacher.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

It's ok to "play and joke around" while performing experiments because science is FUN!

a)

true

b)

false

18.

It is ok to mix "mystery substances" together before your teacher gives you permission to do so.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

It is ok to take a big "whiff" when trying to smell chemicals.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

You should read the directions and begin the experiment when you enter the classroom.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

You should push your sleeves back and tie long hair back when performing an experiment.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

You should not take any materials out of the classroom without your teacher's permission.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

Science experiments can get "messy," so it's ok to leave your work area messy and dirty. The next class will "mess it up" anyway.

a)

true

b)

false

24.
a)
b)
c)
d)
25.
a)

It went down

4 °\degree F

b)

It went down

8 °\degree F

c)

It went up

2 °\degree F

d)

It went up

10 °\degree F

26.

Which tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

a)

balance

b)

ruler

c)

thermometer

d)

graduated cylinder

27.

Which tool should a student use to compare the mass of two small rocks?

a)

balance

b)

hand lens

c)

ruler

d)

measuring cup

28.

Which unit of measurement can be used to describe the length of a desk?

a)

centimeters

b)

grams

c)

liters

d)

degrees Celsius

29.

When a rock is placed in a graduated cylinder containing water, the height of the water will ...

a)

decrease

b)

increase

c)

remain the same

30.

Which unit can be used to describe an object's length?

a)

grams

b)

minutes

c)

liters

d)

meters

31.

Which tool would be most useful for observing the details of an insect's wings?

a)

thermometer

b)

balance

c)

hand lens

d)

graduated cylinder

32.

What might you measure using millimeters?

a)

The distance to school.

b)

An insect.

c)

The length of a car.

d)

The length of a football field.

33.

What would you use a RULER for?

a)

To measure length.

b)

To measure mass.

c)

To measure volume.

d)

To measure time.

34.

What would you use a TRIPLE-BEAM BALANCE for?

a)

To measure length.

b)

To measure mass.

c)

To measure volume.

d)

To measure time.

35.

What do we use to measure time?

a)

A thermometer.

b)

A stopwatch.

c)

A ruler.

d)

Tongs.

36.

Looking at the photo, what is the mass of the object?

a)

48.5 g

b)

480.5 g

c)

40.4005 g

d)

485 g

37.

Based on the photo, what is the volume of the liquid?

a)

35 mL

b)

24 mL

c)

25 mL

d)

30 mL

38.

The group in an investigation that serves as a reference for comparison. The group not getting the test variable applied

a)

Inference

b)

Simulation

c)

Control Group

d)

Field Study Investigation

39.

An explanation that uses observations to draw conclusions.

a)

Inference

b)

Variable

c)

Control Group

d)

Conclusion

40.

Information gathered from your senses or from scientific tools.

a)

Constant

b)

Inference

c)

Scientific Method

d)

Observation

41.

What is the volume of the liquid?

a)

18 mL

b)

19 mL

c)

8 mL

d)

20 mL

42.

Choose the correct answer

a)

100.42g

b)

40.102g

c)

142g

d)

140.2g

43.

What can you infer about the picture?

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