Free Printable Benchmark Assessment Review 2022 Qtr. 1

1.

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

2.

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

3.

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

a)

yes

b)

no

4.

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

5.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

6.

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

7.

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

a)

scientific method

b)

recipe

c)

data collection

d)

metric system

8.

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?

a)

one

b)

none

c)

two or more

d)

how ever many makes sense.

9.

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.

a)

obervations

b)

question/problem

c)

materials

d)

procedures

10.

Two types of data scientists collect are...

a)

hypothesis and theory

b)

qualitative and quantitative

c)

myths and fables

d)

metric and standard measurements

11.

Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

12.

Jane Goodall video recorded chimpanzees hunting pigs, this type of data is called ___

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

c)

field study

d)

observation

13.

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

a)

Diameter of the ball

b)

Force acting on the ball

c)

Height that the ball bounces

d)

Height from which the ball is dropped

14.

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

c)

Control

d)

Compound

15.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Type of plant

b)

Water, apple juice, milk

c)

Plant growth

d)

Color of the plant's leaves

16.

Qualitative data relies on numbers.

a)

False

b)

True

17.

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Scientific Method

b)

Studying

c)

Independent variable

d)

Test score

18.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

b)

A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

c)

A hypothesis is an educated guess.

d)

I don't know.

19.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

a)

Make observation

b)

Form a theory

c)

Collect data

d)

Form a hypothesis

20.

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

a)

hypothesis

b)

question/problem

c)

procedures

d)

conclusion

21.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

a)

experimental group

b)

control group

c)

data

d)

variables

22.

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

a)

Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

b)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

c)

Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

d)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

23.

Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?

a)

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable

b)

To better identify what is causing the changes

c)

It is what has always been done

d)

It's easier to perform the experiment

24.

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

a)

yes

b)

no

26.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

27.

Scientists call the organized ways they answer questions the _________________________ .

a)

scientific method

b)

scientific explanation

c)

scientific notation

d)

scientific guesses

28.

The first step of the scientific method is to make a(n) ____________ of something in the world.

a)

observation

b)

paper airplane

c)

hypothesis

d)

conclusion

29.

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusion

c)

experiment

d)

data

30.

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

a)

data

b)

conclusions

c)

notebook

d)

inquiry

31.

In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?

a)

only one

b)

no more than two

c)

none at all

d)

as many as are needed

32.

The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

controlled

33.

The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

controlled

34.

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

a)

Share your research with other scientists

b)

Keep your research a secret

c)

Destroy all evidence of your experiment

35.

A set of step-by-step instructions is called a ______________________.

a)

procedure

b)

data

c)

inquiry

d)

hypothesis

36.

Dilcia wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall a Monica grows. Which is the independent variable?

a)

Monica's growth

b)

drinking milk

37.

Ramone wants to know: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test. What is the dependent variable?

a)

How far they kick the soccer ball

b)

who the person is

c)

how well they do on the math test

d)

Type of soccer ball.

38.

What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?

a)

the paper used

b)

the type of paper airplane

c)

the distance of each plane's flight

d)

how hard the plane is thrown

39.

Marcos wants to know: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive? What is the independent variable?

a)

Type of gasoline

b)

which car the gas is put into

c)

how fast the car can drive

d)

how much gas is put into the car

40.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

41.

Angelina set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

a)

Distance traveled by the ball

b)

Height of the ramp

c)

Mass of the ball

d)

Who set up the experiment (Ms. S, etc)

42.

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

a)

independent

b)

dependent

43.

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

a)

independent

b)

dependent

44.

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

a)

Question

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Materials

d)

Experiment

45.

What is another name for an "educated guess?"

a)

Question

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

46.

What do you write in the "results" step of the scientific method?

a)

State whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect

b)

The materials used during the experiment

c)

The steps of the experiment

d)

Write the numbers from the data step into words and/or complete sentences.

47.

What is the last step of the scientific method?

a)

Question

b)

Conclusion

c)

Experiment

d)

Results

48.

Mr. Smithers thinks that a special juice will increase the productivity of his workers. He creates two groups of 50 workers each and assigns each group the same task (in this case, they're supposed to staple a set of papers). Group A is given the special juice to drink while they work. Group B is not given the special juice. After an hour, Smithers counts how many stacks of papers each group has made. Group A made 1,587 stacks, Group B made 2,113 stacks. Identify the control group.

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

All the workers

49.

Mr. Smithers thinks that a special juice will increase the productivity of his workers. He creates two groups of 50 workers each and assigns each group the same task (in this case, they're supposed to staple a set of papers). Group A is given the special juice to drink while they work. Group B is not given the special juice. After an hour, Smithers counts how many stacks of papers each group has made. Group A made 1,587 stacks, Group B made 2,113 stacks. What is the independent variable?

a)

special juice

b)

not the special juice

c)

Group A

d)

Group B

50.

Mr. Smithers thinks that a special juice will increase the productivity of his workers. He creates two groups of 50 workers each and assigns each group the same task (in this case, they're supposed to staple a set of papers). Group A is given the special juice to drink while they work. Group B is not given the special juice. After an hour, Smithers counts how many stacks of papers each group has made. Group A made 1,587 stacks, Group B made 2,113 stacks.

a)

I wonder question

b)

Responding Variable

c)

Manipulative Variable

d)

Control Variable

51.

A fire erupts in the classroom. You should immediately...

a)

notify the teacher.

b)

run for the fire extinguisher.

c)

throw water on the fire.

d)

open the windows.

52.

Approved eye protection (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory...

a)

to avoid eye squinting.

b)

to improve your vision.

c)

only if you do not have glasses.

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

53.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should...

a)

figure it out as you do the lab.

b)

try several methods until something works.

c)

ask the teacher before proceeding.

d)

skip it and go on to the next.

54.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...

a)

left at your lab station for the next class.

b)

disposed of according to your teacher's directions.

c)

dumped in the sink.

d)

taken home.

55.

If you have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.), you should...

a)

visit the school nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

tell the teacher at once.

d)

apply first aid yourself.

56.

Long hair in the laboratory must be...

a)

cut short.

b)

held away from the experiment with one hand.

c)

always neatly groomed.

d)

tied back of kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, etc.

57.

Which of the following should not be worn during a laboratory activity?

a)

loose clothing

b)

dangling jewelry

c)

sandals

d)

All of the above

58.

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are...

a)

Always against the rules.

b)

okay.

c)

not dangerous.

d)

okay if you are working alone.

59.

When handling animals, students should

a)

open cages only with permission.

b)

not tease or handle animals roughly.

c)

report bites or scratches to the teacher immediately.

d)

All of the above.

60.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c)

wipe your hands on a towel.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

61.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the principle.

b)

your lab partner.

c)

your best friend in the class.

d)

the teacher.

62.

The following activity is permitted in the laboratory:

a)

chewing gum

b)

eating

c)

drinking

d)

none of the above

63.

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut materials...

a)

away from you.

b)

towards you.

c)

in your hand.

d)

perpendicular.

64.

Before you leave the science room, you should...

a)

clean your work area and equipment.

b)

return all equipment to the proper storage area.

c)

wash your hands with soap and water.

d)

all of the above.

65.

True of False: All chemicals in the lab, including food and store-bought chemicals, should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

True or False: Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

True or False: Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the class even if the teacher is not yet present.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

True or False: You can remove chemicals, specimens (for dissections), or other equipment from the lab.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

True or False: Always carry a microscope using both hands.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

True or False: You do not need to read the lab procedure before starting the lab.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

True or False: Unauthorized experiments are not allowed to be done at any time.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

True or False: You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage are any time you need to get an item.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

True or False: It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands and put it in the trash.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

True or False: Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

The diagram shows a graduated cylinder containing water. From which position will the most accurate measure of the volume of water be made?

a)

Position 1

b)

Position 2

c)

Position 3

d)

Position 4

76.

_______________ is the amount of space an object takes up.

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

weight

d)

density

77.

________________ is the amount of material (matter) in an object

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

weight

d)

density

78.

Mass is measured in

a)

grams

b)

liters

c)

meters

d)

g/cm3

79.

The tool used to precisely measure liquid volume is the

a)

beaker

b)

flask

c)

graduated cylinder

80.

The dip that you use to measure liquid volume is called the

a)

dip

b)

meniscus

c)

patella

d)

hibiscus

81.

This piece of lab equipment is called a _______________.

a)

Beaker

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Flask

d)

Evaporating Dish

82.

What is the volume of the two red beads?

a)

2.4 cm³

b)

4 cm³

c)

6 cm³

d)

2 cm³

83.

A graduated cylinder is used to measure the __________ of a liquid.

a)

temperature

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

length

84.

The instrument pictured is used to measure the mass of an object...

a)

flask

b)

ruler

c)

balance scale

d)

triple beam balance

85.

What is the length of the object in centimeters?

a)

3.4 cm

b)

4.3 cm

c)

3.5 cm

d)

1 ¹/₄ inches

86.

What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?

a)

19 mL

b)

35 mL

c)

24 mL

d)

1.9 mL

87.

How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

a)

100

b)

10

c)

1000

d)

10000

88.

1 meter = _______ cm

a)

1

b)

1,000

c)

100

d)

400

89.

Standard measurement system based on the number 10

a)

Metric System

b)

US Customary

c)

Density

d)

Weight

90.

Which is a unit of mass?

a)

ml

b)

g

c)

cm

d)

lb

91.

Which of the following are measurements of mass using the metric system? check all that apply

a)

123 g

b)

10 mL

c)

20 pounds

d)

120 kg

92.

A graduated cylinder contains exactly 60 mL of water. A rock was dropped into the cylinder of water. The water level rose to 86 mL. What is the volume of the rock?

a)

86 mL

b)

60 mL

c)

146 mL

d)

26 mL

93.

What is the basic unit of liquid volume in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

94.

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

95.

What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

96.

What tool measures liquid volume?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

metric ruler

c)

triple-beam balance

d)

thermometer

97.

What tool measures length?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

metric ruler

c)

triple-beam balance

d)

thermometer

98.

What tool measures mass?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

metric ruler

c)

triple-beam balance

d)

thermometer

99.

What is the measurement on the graduated cylinder shown?

a)

10.9 mL

b)

20 mL

c)

19 mL

d)

18 mL

100.

What is the measurement on the triple-beam balance shown?

a)

335g

b)

35g

c)

3.5g

d)

305g

101.

What is the measurement on the triple-beam balance shown?

a)

27g

b)

28g

c)

27.7g

d)

2.7g

102.

What is the correct order from smallest to largest?

a)

milliliter, liter, kiloliter

b)

liter, milliliter, kiloliter

c)

kiloliter, milliliter, liter

d)

liter, kiloliter, milliliter

103.

Which metric prefix means 0.01?

a)

centi-

b)

deci-

c)

hecto-

d)

milli-

104.

What is the volume of the two red beads?

a)

2.4 cm³

b)

4 cm³

c)

6 cm³

d)

2 cm³

105.

The metric system is based on the number

a)

1

b)

2

c)

10

d)

100

106.

Distance is the key term for ____________.

a)

Length

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Weight

107.

The distance between 2 points is

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

density

d)

length

108.

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

109.

What tool measures length?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

metric ruler

c)

triple-beam balance

d)

thermometer

110.

How long is the meter stick?

a)

100 cm

b)

36 inches

c)

99 cm

d)

99.9 cm

111.

How many millimeters are in one centimeter?

a)

3

b)

10

c)

12

d)

100

112.

What tool could I use to measure the length of my pencil?

a)

b)

c)

d)

113.

How wide is the Lego?

a)

1.7 cm

b)

0.7 cm

c)

1.9 cm

d)

2 cm

114.

_______________ is how much space an object takes up.

a)

Volume

b)

Mass

c)

Density

d)

Weight

115.

What does volume measure?

a)

the amount of stuff or matter in an object

b)

the gravitational pull on an object

c)

the amount of space something takes up

d)

the measure of how hot or cold something is

116.

Space and 3-D are the key terms for ____________.

a)

Length

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Weight

117.

What is the basic unit of liquid volume in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

118.

What formula do you use to find the volume of a regular shaped object, such as a cube?

a)

Length x Width x Height

b)

Water Displacement

c)

I before e except after c

119.

To find the volume of an irregular-shaped rock you would use a

a)

thermometer

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

ruler

d)

triple beam balance

120.

Name the lab equipment shown in the picture

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

beaker

c)

flask

d)

test tube

121.

mL is the metric abbreviation for ...

a)

megaliter

b)

millilength

c)

milliliter

d)

miniliter

122.

Where should a student position themselves to read a graduated cylinder properly?

a)

Above the graduated cylinder

b)

Below the graduated cylinder

c)

Holding the graduated cylinder

d)

At eye level with the graduated cylinder

123.

What is the volume of the two red beads?

a)

2.4 cm³

b)

4 cm³

c)

6 cm³

d)

2 cm³

124.

A graduated cylinder contains exactly 60 mL of water. A rock was dropped into the cylinder of water. The water level rose to 86 mL. What is the volume of the rock?

a)

86 mL

b)

60 mL

c)

146 mL

d)

26 mL

125.

In measuring the volume of an irregular shaped object using water displacement, 5 mL equals _______ cm³ .

a)

45

b)

50

c)

5

126.

The amount of matter in an object is

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

density

d)

temperature

127.

Stuffing is the key term for ____________.

a)

Length

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Weight

128.

What does mass measure?

a)

the amount of stuff or matter in an object

b)

the gravitational pull on an object

c)

the amount of space something takes up

d)

measure of how hot or cold something is

129.

What is the metric measurement used for Mass?

a)

Grams

b)

Liters

c)

Meters

d)

Celcius

130.

What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

Liter

d)

cm³

131.

What is this tool to get mass?

a)

triple beam balance

b)

thermometer

c)

ruler

d)

graduate cylinder

132.

Read the triple beam balance and choose the answer

a)

270.1 g

b)

162.1 g

c)

216.0 g

d)

162.0 g

133.

Which instrument would you use to find the mass of a toy car?

a)

An electronic light meter

b)

A graduated cylinder

c)

A triple beam balance

d)

A thermometer

134.

Gravity is the key term for ____________.

a)

Length

b)

Volume

c)

Mass

d)

Weight

135.

Weight is measured in __________.

a)

grams

b)

millilieters

c)

meters

d)

Newtons

136.

If weight is a measure of the pull of gravity, which tool would be used to determine weight.

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

spring scale

c)

meter stick

d)

any type of scale

137.

Mass and weight are exactly the SAME!

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Mrs. O'Neal, you need to listen the song again!!!!

Benchmark Assessment Review 2022 Qtr. 1

Total questions: 137

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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