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LS - 1B - Hypothesis & Experiment - Test Question Bank

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 30hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which answer choice has the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

1. Hypothesis

2. Research

3. Experiment

4. Observation/Question

4.Analyze Data

5. Conclusion

b)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

c)

1. Observation/Question

2. Hypothesis

3. Research

4. Analyze Data

5. Experiment

6. Conclusion

d)

1. Research

2. Observation/Question

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze

6. Conclusion

2.

All scientific studies begins with it, it is done using our senses.

a)

inferring

b)

observing

c)

drawing conclusion

d)

formulating hypothesis

3.

What is the main purpose of the scientific method?

a)

To prove other scientists conclusions incorrect

b)

To understand every idea

c)

To teach students about scientific laws

d)

To determine answers for scientific questions

4.

Reorder the following steps of the scientific method chronologically.

a)

Make an observation

b)

Ask a question

c)

Do background research

d)

Form a hypothesis

e)

Test a hypothesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
5.

Reorder the following steps of the scientific method chronologically.

a)

Ask a question

b)

Research

c)

Form hypothesis

d)

Test

hypothesis

e)

Collect & analyze data

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6.

Reorder the following steps of the scientific method chronologically.

a)

Form hypothesis

b)

Test hypothesis

c)

Make a graph & analyze results

d)

Draw conclusion

e)

Communicate results

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7.

Which part of the scientific method is being represented? I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.

a)

ask a question

b)

research

c)

reporting data

d)

completing the experiment

8.

A summary of what you have learned from a specific experiment is called a(n) _____.

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusion

c)

inquiry

d)

law

9.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

a)

Make observation

b)

Collect data

c)

Form a theory

d)

Form a hypothesis

10.

"Which temperature of water will dissolve sugar faster: hot water or cold water?"

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Question

c)

Conclusion

d)

Procedure

11.

I will cook breakfast and get better at cooking breakfast.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

12.

If I leave the lights on for just 1 minute, it will take longer for me to fall asleep.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

13.

If I refrigerate 10 apples for 2 weeks, then they will last longer before going bad than 10 apples left on the countertop for 2 weeks.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

14.

If I cook eggs at different times, then I will find that the eggs that cook at 11 minutes will contain the firmest white part and yellowest yolk.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

15.

If lights are on at different amounts (high, medium, low, off), then I will find that people fall asleep fastest when lights are completely off.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

16.

If I refrigerate 10 apples for 2 weeks there will be 10 apples and 2 weeks past.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

17.

A numbered step by step description that tells exactly how the experiment is to be done.

a)

Results

b)
Problem
c)
Materials
d)
Procedures
18.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

b)

an explanation about what you observed

c)

a prediction based on background knowledge

d)

a guess about the outcome of an experiment

19.

This is the step of the scientific method where you decide what you are testing

a)

observation

b)

question

c)

experiment

d)

hypothesis

20.

You do a Google search to find out what other people know about your question

a)

experimenting

b)

poll the audience

c)

hypothesis

d)

background knowledge

21.

You decide what you think will happen

a)

background knowledge

b)

question

c)

hypothesis

d)

experimenting

22.

What you change in an experiment

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

23.

What you measure in an experiment

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

24.

something that stays the same in an experiment

a)

IV

b)

DV

c)

control

d)

constant

25.

Choose the correctly written hypothesis for "What is the effect of putting Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of a sled?"

a)

I think the sled will slide faster.

b)

If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will win the race."

c)

If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster.

26.

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

a)

I think

b)

If ...then...

c)

It will

d)

No idea

27.

When we write a conclusion, we state

a)

that our hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

b)

that our hypothesis was proven or disproven by data

c)

that out hypothesis was a good guess or a poor guess.

28.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
29.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

30.

Does the amount of fertilizer affect the growth of plants?

What is the independent variable?

a)

amount of fertilizer

b)

type of fertilizer

c)

growth of plants

d)

amount of plants

31.

Maya designed an experiment to answer the following question: How does the amount of water given to a lima

bean seed affect how tall it grows?


In this experiment, what variable should Maya CHANGE?

a)

the amount of water

b)

the kind of plant

c)

the type of soil

d)

the amount of sunlight it gets

32.

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wants to know how plants could grow without soil.

Bob is ___.

a)

coming up with a question

b)

testing the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

forming a hypothesis

d)

drawing conclusions

33.
Research Question: 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
34.
Mr. S. sets 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)
weight of the ball
35.

A student wants to test the hypothesis of "If salt is added to water then the boiling point of water will decrease (go down)." What is the independent variable?

a)

Whether salt is added or not

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Amount of water

36.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
type of sun flower
37.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
Type of sunflower
38.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
39.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
40.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

41.

Which is the label for the dependent variable?

a)

slope

b)

d=25 t

c)

time (h)

d)

distance (mi)

42.

The graph below shows atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since the year 1880.Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph

a)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are responsible for global temperature change.

b)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at about the same rate for the past century.

c)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have remained the same over the past century.

d)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at an increasingly higher rate as the past century has progressed.

43.

In order to be accepted, a scientific theory must be

a)

based on the results of a single experiment

b)

widely tested and supported by extensive data

c)

in line with all previous historical ideas

d)

controversial and cause debate

44.

A testable question should include what two things?

a)

inference and opinion

b)

hypothesis and conclusion

c)

independent variable and constants

d)

an independent variable and a dependent variable

45.

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts? The flavor of ice cream is the....

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

46.

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

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

47.

How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels? Increasing the slope is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

48.

What effect does decreasing the temperature of a room have on a lifespan of a battery? The temperature of the room is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

49.

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades? Student's grades are the....

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

50.

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats? How much the dog eats is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

51.

How does the amount of sunlight affect how many tulip flowers a plant grows? The sunlight is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

52.

The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment.

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

53.

Does the size of a fish tank affect how large a fish will grow?


What is the independent variable?

a)

how large the fish will grow

b)

the size of the fish tank

54.

Does the size of a fish tank affect how large a fish will grow?


What is the dependent variable?

a)

how large the fish will grow

b)

the size of the fish tank

55.

How much water does a plant need to grow?

Which are the constant variables?

a)

The type of plant

b)

How much water you use

c)

Location of plant

d)

How much the plant grows

e)

How long you grow the plant

56.

If students spend more time using TikTok, then they will read fewer books. Identify the independent variable.

a)

amount of time on TikTok

b)

number of books read

c)

There isn't one.

57.

Science comes from the latin word that means

a)

power

b)

common sense

c)

knowledge

d)

ignorance

58.

What is the variables that are kept the same (constant) throughout the entire experiment.

a)

scientific method

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

controlled variable

59.

In science, a hypothesis must be

a)

correct.

b)

manipulated.

c)

controlled.

d)

testable.

60.

An investigation found that using more fertilizer correlated with a higher number of potatoes harvested.

The brand of fertilizer used would be a ___.

a)

constant

b)

dependent variable

61.

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

a)

one

b)

none

c)

two or more

d)

how ever many makes sense.

62.

The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake. Using the same oven would be a/an -

a)

constant

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

63.

An investigation found that using more fertilizer correlated with a higher number of potatoes harvested. The type of potato used would be a/an -

a)

controlled variable

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

64.

Experiment constant = __

a)

controlled variable

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

65.

What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

a)

A scientific law explains what happens, while a scientific theory explains why something happens

b)

A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory explains what happens

c)

Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain what happens

d)

Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain why something happens

66.

A scientific theory usually graduates (turns into) a scientific law.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Joe tells Gabby his theory about why sea turtles nest on the beach instead of in the ocean. He says, “The turtle eggs would sink to the bottom of the ocean, and the baby turtle would drown. I know this because my uncle is a fisherman, and he told me this information. Gabby tells Joe that his theory is not scientific. Why does Joe’s idea not meet the requirements to be a scientific theory?

a)

Joe’s idea is already a scientific law.

b)

Joe’s idea is not supported by scientific evidence.

c)

Joe’s idea is a good guess that can be tested by experiments.

d)

Joe and his uncle are not scientists.

68.

In 1897, Joseph Thomson discovered that atoms contained electrons. He proposed a change in the atomic theory of that time, and the theory was modified because of his discovery. Since Thomson’s discovery, atomic theory has been further modified. What is the best explanation for why scientific theories are modified?

a)

Theories more than ten years old are usually out of date.

b)

Scientists want to prove that the work of other scientists is wrong.

c)

New evidence that supports a change prompts scientists to modify earlier theories.

d)

So much information is available today that it is harder to focus research and disprove theories.

69.

The law of universal gravitation states that both mass and distance of objects affect the gravitational force between them. Gravitational force increases as the mass of the objects increase. Gravitational force decreases as distance between the objects increases. Why are these statements considered scientific law, and not scientific theory?

a)

The statements tells what happens, and not why it happens.

b)

The statements involve mass and distance measurements.

c)

The statements explain the attractive force between two objects.

d)

The statements predict what will happen under certain conditions.

70.
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
a)
True
b)
False
71.

Which of these can change when new evidence is presented?

a)

theory

b)

law

72.
Scientific theories can be tested.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
74.

Theory or Law? Newton's first ______ of Motion: Objects will stay in motion unless stopped. Shows what happens with moving objects.

a)

Theory

b)

Law

75.

Universal ______ of Gravitation: any 2 objects have a force of gravity between them. Tells what happens when 2 objects are near each other.

a)

Theory

b)

Law

76.
Scientists __________________ test scientific theories.
a)
constantly
b)
rarely
c)
never
77.

Theory or law? The cell _________ of living things: living things are made of cells, which explains how things grow and live.

a)

Theory

b)

Law

78.
A representation that explains how something is built or works
a)
design
b)
model
c)
black box
d)
collaboration
79.
A _____________________ is something that scientists use to represent an object or process
a)
mass
b)
matter
c)
model
d)
weight
80.
Which of these is not a model?
a)
hot wheels/match box car
b)
action figure doll
c)
dump truck
d)
a picture of the inside of humdinger
81.

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

82.

Observation or Inference: The tree probably died because of the very high temperatures.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

83.

Which best characterizes the following statement: Energy is never created nor destroyed.Which best characterizes the following statement: Energy is never created nor destroyed.

a)

It's a scientific law

b)

it's an hypothesis

c)

it's a scientific theory

d)

it's a scientific inquiry

84.

An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more. 

 

What is the independent variable?

a)

amount of potatoes

b)

amount of fertilizer

85.

An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more. 

 

What is the dependent variable?

a)

amount of potatoes

b)

amount of fertilizer

86.

If x = 1 and y = 4, what is the rule?

a)

y = 4x

b)

y = x

c)

y = 2x

87.

If x = 2 and y = 4, what is the rule?

a)

y = 2x

b)

y = x

c)

y = 4x

88.

Rule: y = 4x                        If x = 2, then y = ____

a)

0

b)

2

c)

6

d)

8

89.

Rule: y = 2x                         If x = 1, then y = ____

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

4

e)

8

90.

Rule: y = 2x                        If x = 2, then y = ____

a)

1

b)

4

c)

8

d)

20

91.

Responding variable

a)

dependent

b)

independent

92.

Manipulated variable

a)

dependent

b)

independent

93.

Thumb is all on it’s own,

 

 representing the___ axis of a graph

a)

x

b)

y

94.

Fingers point up TOGETHER,

 representing the___ axis of a graph

a)

x

b)

y

95.

Graphs, computer simulations, charts, scaled-up or down diagrams

a)

models

b)

hypotheses

c)

procedures

d)

questions

96.

In an experiment, only change 1 variable (_________variable),

 

               make sure to keep all other variables controlled

a)

independent

b)

constant

c)

dependent

97.

How does the independent variable affect the dependent variable?

This group is the ____ group.

a)

experimental

b)

control

98.

How does NO independent variable affect the dependent variable?

This group is the ____ group.

a)

experimental

b)

control

99.

controlled scientific study of specific variables

a)

experiment

b)

model

c)

law

d)

theory

100.

What are three different ways to test a hypothesis?

a)

Observe, model, experiment

b)

Observe, look, see

c)

experiment, investigate, control

d)

model, simulate, graph

101.

Scientific hypotheses are supported -or- NOT supported by ___?___

a)

data

b)

opinions

102.

What is the range of data?

a)

average

b)

biggest-smallest

c)

the middle #

d)

# happening the most

103.

What is the mean of data?

a)

average

b)

biggest-smallest

c)

the middle #

d)

# happening the most

104.

Find the average of the following data:

3 gram, 2 grams, 7 grams

3 + 2 + 7 = 12

÷ 3 = ?

a)

4 grams

b)

12 grams

c)

3 grams

d)

7 grams

105.

Read the graph to the left.

Which item was the voted for the most?

a)

potato chips

b)

apple juice

c)

sub sandwich

d)

cheese sandwich

106.

OBSERVATION -VS- INFERENCE:

Which of the following is an INFERENCE?

a)

The clouds are very gray today.

b)

There are puddles in the street.

c)

I hear thunder in the distance.

d)

It must have rained last night.

107.

The statement "If a balloon gets warm, it will expand." is which of the following?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

108.

The statement "the balloon got bigger, from 6 cm to 8 cm." is which of the following?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

conclusion

109.

Which of these is an inference?

a)

the grass is green

b)

they are running to get away from predators

c)

the animals are running

d)

the animals can jump

110.
Information gathered using your 5 senses.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
111.
The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
112.
The girl is folding her arms.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
113.

a statement based on experimental data and observations. It tells the reader what happened in your investigation

a)

Analyze

b)

Data

c)

Conclude

d)

Evidence

114.

At what temperature did bread mold the fastest?

a)

20 °\degree  F

b)

100 °\degree  F

115.

At what temperature did bread mold the slowest?

a)

20 °\degree  F

b)

100 °\degree  F

116.
There are 200 vegetable plants in a garden.  How many of the vegetable plants are green beans?
a)

16

b)

24

c)

28

d)

32

117.

What label is along the y-axis (dependent variable) in this graph?

a)

Number of teens

b)

Smalltown teens

c)

age in years

d)

frequency table

118.

How many push ups were done on Friday?

a)

0

b)

20

c)

5

d)

10

119.

What is the y-axis label (dependent variable)?

a)

Leona's Job Earnings

b)

Newspapers Delivered

c)

Total Pay (dollars)

120.

There are 100 vegetable plants in a garden.  How many of the vegetable plants are green beans?

a)

16

b)

12

c)

36

d)

32

121.

Experimental question

a)

What are Leona's favorite foods?

b)

How many papers did Leona deliver?

c)

What is the total pay in dollars when more and more papers are delivered?

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