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B - Experiments - Test Question Bank - 24-25

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where do scientists publish full lab reports for other scientists to read and analyze?

a)

scientific magazine

b)

scientific journal

c)

TV

d)

Newspapers

2.

A good conclusion includes a description of how the hypothesis is _______- OR - hypothesis is ________.

a)

correct or incorrect

b)

supported or not supported by data.

3.

a factor in an experiment that does not change

a)

constant

b)

independent variable

4.

making observations and/or building models

a)

simple experiment

b)

complex experiment

5.

using a control and testing the effect of one thing on another

a)

simple experiment

b)

complex experiment

6.

standard used to compare the results of the experiment

a)

constant

b)

control group

c)

experimental group

d)

independent variable

7.

placed along the x-axis

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

8.

placed along the Y-axis

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

9.

the group that undergoes the independent variable in an experiment

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

10.

In an experiment, what is “the cause?”

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

11.

Where should students work in the lab?

a)

In front of the fire extinguishers

b)

In places that avoid blocking access to the safety equipment

c)

In the doorway

d)

Right next to the eyewash station

12.

makes an enlarged image of a very small object; magnify an object up to 1000 times

a)

compound microscope

b)

dissecting microscope

c)

hand lens

13.

makes an enlarged image of a very small object; magnify an object by 40 times or less

a)

compound microscope

b)

dissecting microscope

14.

shallow container used for bacterial cultures

a)

petri dish

b)

beaker

c)

Florence flask

d)

graduated cylinder

15.

pointed object used to examine specimens

a)

probe

b)

genome

c)

macrophage

d)

cover slip

16.
a)

Erlenmeyer flask

b)

Florence flask

c)

beaker

d)

Graduated cylinder

17.
a)

Florence flask

b)

Erlenmeyer flask

c)

400 mL beaker

d)

Graduated cylinder

18.
a)

Graduated cylinder

b)

Beaker

c)

a cylinder thing

d)

Erlenmeyer Flask

19.
a)

Beaker

b)

Flask

c)

Test tube

d)

Funnel

20.

Professor Montana gathered twenty trials of data, but only included two sets of data in the lab report.

a)

good science

b)

bad science

21.

Professor Montana performed an experiment to test an idea that she wasn’t sure was correct or not.

a)

good science

b)

bad science

22.

A food safety and quality assurance organization only allows scientists from Washington state to collaborate.

a)

good science

b)

bad science

23.

Two scientists published their research results in a scientific journal. They cherry-picked the data, using legitimate evidence, but not all of the evidence.

a)

good science

b)

bad science

24.

what is expected changes how the results are viewed

a)

Bias

b)

A good experiment

25.

provides a mounting surface for examination by microscope

a)

glass slide

b)

forceps

c)

probe

d)

weigh paper

26.

Good Science... uses objective data

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Good Science... answers any question asked

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Good Scientists... report all methods and all results

a)

true

b)

false

29.

Good Science is... typically a FAST process

a)

true

b)

false

30.

Good Science is... logical

a)

true

b)

false

31.

In an experiment, a(n) ______ is a standard used for comparison.

a)

hypothesis

b)

independent variable

c)

constant

d)

control

32.

The first step of the scientific method is ____.

a)

draw a conclusion

b)

analyze data

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

state the problem

33.

What is the factor being tested in an experiment?

a)

the dependent variable

b)

the independent variable

c)

the control

d)

the constant

34.

What helps scientists visualize concepts?

a)

models

b)

laws

c)

data

d)

procedures

35.

When two scientists have different hypotheses on the same topic, you can conclude that _____.

a)

only one of the scientists will be correct

b)

this is normal due to the nature of science

c)

neither is correct because of conflicting ideas

36.

What is a scientific hypothesis?

a)

a prediction

b)

a testable prediction

c)

an idea

37.

Doing an experiment several times and taking careful notes can help a scientist avoid ______.

a)

making a hypothesis

b)

bias

c)

peer review

d)

laws

38.

Mary is testing the hardness of water. She tests distilled water, kitchen water, and bathroom water. Which is the control?

a)

bathroom water

b)

kitchen water

c)

distilled water

39.

Science can explain everything.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

Tommy is testing how sugar affects the growth of yeast. He He places yeast in warm water, warm water with 2g of sugar, and warm water with 4g of sugar. Which is the control?

a)

yeast in warm water with 4g sugar

b)

yeast in warm water with 2g sugar

c)

yeast in warm water

41.

Mara is testing how temperature affects the rate at which 10g of salt dissolve in 100 mL of water.

What is the independent variable?

a)

the temperature of the water

b)

the sizes of the beakers

c)

the amount of water

d)

the amount of salt

42.

Will hot water cool faster in a foam container or a glass container?

*What will be the independent variable?

a)

type of container

b)

amount of cooling

c)

time

43.

Will a penny hold more drops of soapy water or tap water?

*Identify TWO controlled variables needed for this experiment.

a)

rate of drops

b)

soapy water

c)

number of trials

d)

side of penny

44.

Will a penny hold more drops of soapy water or tap water?

*Identify the dependent variable.

a)

soapy water

b)

tap water

c)

number of drops

d)

size of penny

45.

What effect does high temperature have on the growth of Apples?

** Identify the independent variable.

a)

temperature

b)

Apple growth

c)

type of apple

46.

What effect does high temperature have on the growth of Apples?

** Identify the dependent variable.

a)

temperature

b)

apple growtih

c)

type of apple

47.

What effect does high temperature have on the growth of Apples?

** Identify a constant (controlled variable) needed for this experiment.

a)

type of apple

b)

high temperature

c)

room temperature

d)

apple growth

48.

All scientific studies begin with it.

It is done using our senses.

a)

inferring

b)

observing

c)

drawing conclusion

d)

formulating hypothesis

49.

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)
50.

I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.

Which part of the scientific method is being represented?

a)

ask a question

b)

research

c)

reporting data

d)

completing the experiment

51.

I will cook breakfast and get better at cooking breakfast.

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

52.

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

53.

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

a)

Good hypothesis

b)

Bad hypothesis

54.

What you change in an experiment

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

55.

What you measure in an experiment

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

56.

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
d)

water

57.
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
58.

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

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

positive feedback

59.

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

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

Blue dots

60.

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

61.

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

62.

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

63.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
64.

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

65.

Does the type of shoe worn during a 200 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

The speed of the runner is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

66.

Science comes from the latin word that means

a)

power

b)

common sense

c)

knowledge

d)

ignorance

67.

Experiment constant = __

a)

controlled variable

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

68.

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

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

69.

Fingers point up TOGETHER,

 representing the___ axis of a graph

a)

x

b)

y

70.

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

71.
The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
72.

Analyze data.

At what temperature did bread mold the fastest?

a)

20 °\degree  F

b)

100 °\degree  F

c)

50 °\degree  F

d)

4 days

e)

6 days

73.

Analyze data.

At what temperature did bread mold the slowest?

a)

20 °\degree  F

b)

100 °\degree  F

c)

40 °\degree  F

d)

3 days

e)

8 days

74.

Tommy is testing how sugar affects the growth of yeast.


He places yeast in warm water, warm water with 2g of sugar, and warm water with 4g of sugar.


What is the experimental question?

a)

What is the effect of amount of sugar on the growth of yeast?

b)

What is the effect of yeast on the growth of yeast?

c)

What is the effect of temperature sugar on the growth of yeast?

d)

How does sugar work and what is yeast?

75.

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


Which of these would be the control group?

a)

beef scented

b)

chicken scented

c)

original scented

d)

shrimp scented

76.

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

a)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

b)

1. Observation/Question

2. Hypothesis

3. Research

4. Analyze Data

  1. 5. Conclusion

6. Experiment

77.

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

78.

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)
79.

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

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusion

c)

inquiry

d)

law

80.

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

a)

Results

b)
Problem
c)
Materials
d)
Procedures
81.

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

82.

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.

83.

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

a)

I think

b)

If ...then...

c)

It will

d)

No idea

84.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

85.

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

86.

Which is the label for the dependent variable?

a)

slope

b)

d=25 t

c)

time (h)

d)

distance (mi)

87.

Which is the label for the independent variable?

a)

slope

b)

d=25 t

c)

time (h)

d)

distance (mi)

88.

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

89.

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

90.

How much water does a plant need to grow?

Which are THREE constants?

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

91.

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.

92.

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

93.

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

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