WorksheetsUnit 1 nature of science
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
A hypothesis _____.
predicts the result of an experiment
is a question
a problem
is the name of the method for experimenting
Which unit below is the largest?
kilograms
grams
centigrams
milligrams
Which units are the BASE units in the metric system? Check all that apply.
meters
liters
grams
inches
miles
Which unit below is the SMALLEST?
Kilograms
Millimeters
centigrams
meters
The Metric System is based on powers of:
5s
15s
10s
20s
A ski lodge rents snowboards for $40/day. What are the quantities in the situation? Choose all that apply.
day and dollars
The size of the snowboard
how safe the gear is
Experiment: Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a paper airplane will fly?
The wing shape is the ___________ variable.
independent
dependent
Experiment: How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?
The students grades are the ___________ variable.
independent
dependent
Experiment: How does the flavor of ice cream affect the speed of melting?
The flavor of ice cream is the ___________ variable.
independent
dependent
Experiment: Do roses grow more in height in partial or direct sunlight?
The growth height is the ____________ variable.
independent
dependent
The independent variable is the
you cant change
you can change
Which quantity is represented on the x-axis in the scenario?
Number of pizza toppings
Cost of pizza
(3,18)
$2
Which is the dependent quantity in the scenario?
Number of toppings
(3,18)
Cost of pizza
$2
is the name of the method for experimenting
the problem
the independent variables
the experiment's results
A hypothesis must be _____.
questionable
testable
Which is a good hypothesis?
I think you will hear less with a hand by your ear because then the hand will block the sound.
You will hear more if you put your hand on your ear.
What is an example of a quantity.
money
red
up
open
what is qualitative
About data and numbers
about data is interpretation-based, descriptive, and relating to language.
Which is a good hypothesis?
I think ice will melt out of the freezer because it will get warm.
Why will the ice melt faster out of the freezer?
what is a quantitative
about data is numbers-based, countable, or measurable
about language
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
scientific method
recipe
data collection
metric system
The information you collect while doing your experiment is called
data
things
conclusion
hypotheses
What is a constant/control in an experiment?
I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.
no
If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
yes
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
true
false
Riding a bike or walking
How fast you get to school
A scientist investigates the effect of carbon dioxide on plant height. The scientist grows plants in several closed containers. All the plants receive the same amounts of water and light, but the air in each container has a different amount of carbon dioxide. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
the amount of carbon dioxide in each container
the number of plants in each container
the amount of water provided to the plants
the height of each plant after a period of time
A meteorologist recorded high temperatures for five days at three locations on land. The data are shown in the table above.
Areas at the beach have the coolest temperatures
Areas farther from the beach always have the warmest temperatures.
Areas at the beach have the most stable temperatures.
Areas farther from the beach always have the same weather as areas at the beach
The “Normal” group in an experiment. You can COMPARE your results to this one (nothing happened to it).
Example: If you are testing the effect of the amount of water on plant growth, this group of plants receives the recommended amount of water.
constant
control group
variable
