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WorksheetsFundamentals of Science PRACTICE CAP (Fall)
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is Science?
a subject we only need to learn to pass a test
the study of nature and behaviors of the natural world
a topic that is only useful for doctors and teachers
TRUE/FALSE: The scientific process is a linear model, that MUST start with observations and end with reporting results.
There is no room to revise as you go.
True
False
A statement made to guess or assume "why" or "how"; based only on observations and personal experience.
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
A factual statement; Uses some or all 5 senses to make one.
Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
A prediction made to answer "why" "how"; Based on observations, personal experiences, and additional research.
hypothesis
inference
observation
If collected evidence AGREES with a hypothesis, that hypothesis is ..
SUPPORTED
FALSIFIED
If collected evidence DISAGREES with a hypothesis, that hypothesis is ...
SUPPORTED
FALSIFIED
"The branch is broken."
The statement above is an example of an ...
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
HYPOTHESIS
"The branch will fall on the child."
The statement above is an example of an ...
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
HYPOTHESIS
Which is an example of evidence?
Baseball is a fun sport.
Football is more dangerous than baseball.
Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.
What would be a quantitative statement about the pizza?
The pizza has been cut into 8 slices
I has peperoni pizza on my 12th birthday
This is a peperoni pizza
Which is a qualitative statement?
There are 10 characters in this photo
The character in the front, center is red
I do not like Among Us
Carbon has an atomic number of 6 and a mass number of 12.
How many electrons does it have?
6
12
8
Carbon has an atomic number of 6 and a mass number of 12.
How many neutrons does it have?
6
12
8
Gold is an example of a(n) ...
element
compound
mixture
When a substance's molecules maintain a constant shape and volume, the substance is a ...
solid
liquid
gas
When a substance's molecules are able to take the shape of the container they are in AND maintain a constant volume, the substance is a ...
solid
liquid
gas
When a substance's molecules are able to completely fill the container they are in, but DOES NOT have a definite shape or volume, the substance it a ...
solid
liquid
gas
The symbol C stands for ...
carbohydarte
carbon
calcium
What is the element symbol for Nitrogen? (capitalization counts!)
(a)
What is the element symbol for Phosphorus? (capitalization counts!)
(a)
What is the element symbol for Sulfur? (capitalization counts!)
(a)
What is the ATOMIC NUMBER for Oxygen?
What is the average ATOMIC MASS for Oxygen?
How many protons will an Oxygen atom have?
How many neutrons will an Oxygen atom have?
How many electrons will an Oxygen atom have?
Combining sugar with water results in a liquid substance that has a sweet taste.
What is this new substance?
compound
homogenous mixture
heterogenous mixture
Burning a piece of paper is an example of a(n) ...
physical change
chemical change
Water is a substance made by combining hydrogen and oxygen.
Salt is a ...
compound
homogenous mixture
heterogenous mixture
The red color of a firetruck is a ______________.
chemical property
physical property
Boiling water is an example of a(n) __________________.
chemical change
physical change
The substance created when oil is combined with water is a(n) ...
compound
homogenous mixture
heterogenous mixture
Boiling water is an example of a(n) ...
physical change
chemical change
Hydrogen has the ability to combust with oxygen.
This is an example of what kind of property?
How would you describe a COVALENT BOND?
a non-metal and a non-metal that bond by SHARING electrons
a bond between a metal and a non-metal
electrons are TRANSFERRED between atoms
a temporary attraction
How would you describe an IONIC BOND?
a metal and a non-metal that bond by TRANSFERRING electrons
a bond between a non-metal and a non-metal
electrons are SHARED between atoms
a temporary attraction
Each biomolecule is made up of some of the six elements of life.
What are the three elements that are found in EVERY biomolecule?
What is the main function of Lipids?
energy storage
primary energy source
creating enzymes
store and transmit genetic information
Identify the following: the molecule noted for having a double helix shape
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
deoxyribonucleic acid
Nucleic Acids, like DNA, are made up of long string of ______________________.
Identify the following: the compound your body uses as a primary, quick energy source.
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
deoxyribonucleic acid
Proteins are made up of a long string of ______________________ that are folded and bent into a specific shape.
Identify the following: the compound your body uses for growth, repairing cells, and creating enzymes.
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
deoxyribonucleic acid
What are the monomers (smaller molecules) that Lipids are built from?
Why do enzymes only work on a specific structure?
they match a specific shape
they match with color(s)
they match in size
Molecules such as Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids are considered the "building blocks of life".
All four of these substances can be called _________ or __________.
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Hydrogen bond
Metallic bond
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Nucleus
TRUE/FALSE: A hypothesis can be revised based on new evidence.
False
True
Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?
DNA
Lipid
Protein
Which element is represented by the symbol 'O'?
Oxygen
Osmium
Oganesson
Which of the following is a chemical change?
Breaking glass
Melting ice
Boiling water
Burning wood
What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas?
Condensation
Evaporation
Freezing
What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?
Mixture
Element
Compound
The atomic number of Oxygen is (a)
The number of protons for Oxygen is (a)
The number of electrons for Oxygen is (a)
The number of neutrons for Oxygen is (a)
The atomic mass for Oxygen is (a)
What is the Scientific Process?
The scientific process is a systematic method for investigating phenomena and acquiring knowledge.A process of several steps where you ask a question and conduct an experiment to test your Hypothesis.
The scientific process is a method for creating art and music.a subject we only need to learn to pass a test
The scientific process is a random approach to solving problems.a topic that is only useful for doctors and teachers
The scientific process is a way to predict future events without evidence.The process mammals go through to eat lots of food and sleep all winter long.
What is the definition of: Control Variable
The things that are kept the same so they do not affect the result
What is measured in the experiment (the outcome)
The one thing that is purposefully changed in the experiment
What is the definition of: Dependent Variable
The things that are kept the same so they do not affect the result
What is measured in the experiment (the outcome)
The one thing that is purposefully changed in the experiment
What is the definition of: Independent Variable
The things that are kept the same so they do not affect the result
What is measured in the experiment (the outcome)
The one thing that is purposefully changed in the experiment
Data may be represented or shown using what tool?
graph or table
thermometer
calculator
TV
