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CH 1- Physics- section 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
2.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
3.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
4.
An organized procedure used by scientists to test a hypothesis. 
a)
scientific method
b)
experiment
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
5.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
6.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
7.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
8.
A list of everything you will need to conduct an experiment..
a)
procedures
b)
materials
c)
observations
d)
question/problem
9.

Q7. Which is a step of scientific methods?

a)

a.analyzing results

b)

b.stating a theory

c)

c.using technology

d)

d.building a microscope

10.

Being curious and asking questions about living things could lead you to study

a)

a.physics..

b)

b.mathematics

c)

c.life science.

d)

d.mechanical engineering.

11.

Information you collect during an experiment is called (a)

a)

a.chart

b)

b.hypothesis

c)

c.graph

d)

d.data

12.

An educated guess is a(n)

a)

a.hypothesis

b)

b. observation

c)

c.purpose

d)

d.conclusion

13.

A set up that involves materials, a procedure, observations, and data can be found in a(n)

a)

a.analysis

b)

b.experiment

c)

c.hypothesis

d)

d.conclusion

14.
When making an observation, you must use...
a)
Only Sight
b)
Smell & Touch
c)
ALL 5 Senses
d)
Only Taste
15.
The steps of the scientific method, in order are:
a)
Observation, Research, Hypothesis, Plan, Collect Data, Conclusion
b)
Hypothesis, Plan, Collect Data, Conclusion, Observation, Research
c)
Observation, Research, Collect Data, Plan, Hypothesis, Conclusion
d)
Conclusion, Observation, Research, Collect Data, Plan, Hypothesis
16.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
17.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
18.

The field of study of subjects such as, the motion of objects, forces and energy involved in a collision is called:

a)

geology

b)

chemistry

c)

botany

d)

physics

19.

This field of study involves organic molecules, living organisms and how they function and reproduce:

a)

chemistry

b)

physics

c)

biology

d)

meteorology

20.

A logical series of steps commonly used to provide more evidence to support or disapprove a hypothesis.

a)

scientific method

b)

recipe

c)

data collection

d)

metric system

21.

What are scientific methods?

a)

steps used to make sure experiments can be retested the same

b)

the steps scientists take to answer questions and solve problems

c)

every step must be followed and only 1 path can be taken

d)

the steps taken to answer questions for laboratory use only

22.

Why is it important for scientists to share their results?

a)

It is not important for results to be shared.

b)

Sharing results leads to conflicting information.

c)

Sharing results allows other scientists to further investigate and test your experiment to ensure it is valid.

23.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
24.
A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
method
d)
variable
25.

A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence but not yet universal

a)

law

b)

theory

c)

guess

d)

fact