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WorksheetsEOY Test Review: Nature of Science
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Which best describes the act of using senses or tools to gather information?
creating a hypothesis
making an observation
summarizing the results
recording the measurements
The metric system is a measurement system based on the number 12.
TRUE
FALSE
In an investigation that uses the scientific method, which step immediately follows making a hypothesis?
test your hypothesis
summarizing the results
making observations
asking a question
When we test our hypothesis, there are two types of variables. What are they?
Independent and controlled variable
dependent and controlled variable
independent and dependent variable
none of the above
Constants are factors in an experiment that stay the same. True or False?
True
False
What should an experimenter do after analyzing data?
carry out the experiment
draw conclusions
observe and infer
identify the problem
What is the first step in a commonly used scientific method?
(a)
A statement that can be tested or is an educated guess is known as what?
control
observation
independent variable
hypothesis
Which best describes the purpose of a controlled experiment?
to prevent an undesired change in a variable
to make sure the results of the experiment support the hypothesis
to prevent a dangerous condition resulting from a reaction
to examine whether one variable causes a change in another
to prevent an undesired change in a variable
An independent variable is?
step-by-step approach to solving problem
a statement that can be tested
variable measured during the experiment
variable changed by the experimenter
What is a step-by-step approach to solving problems known as?
(a)
Read the lab procedure for a controlled experiment that looks at the effect of heat on the circumference of bicycle tires.
Step 1: Pump up six identical bike tires to the recommended air pressure.
Step 2: Place three tires under heat lamps, and keep the other three tires at room temperature.
Step 3: After four hours, measure the circumference of each tire.
Step 4: Record your results in the table.
Step 5: (?)
Which step should be next in this procedure?
Write a conclusion for the experiment.
Write a hypothesis for the results.
List the materials that are needed.
Draw a table for the observations.
In an investigation that uses the scientific method, which step immediately follows asking a question?
designing an experiment
creating a hypothesis
presenting the results
In the International System of Units, the basic unit for measuring mass is the kilogram.
True
False
How many steps are there in the Scientific Method that we discussed in class?
5
6
7
8
In the International System of Units, the basic unit for measuring mass is the kilogram.
TRUE
FALSE
A meter (m) is the basic SI unit used for measuring mass.
TRUE
FALSE
Mass is a measure of the amount of space in an object.
TRUE
FALSE
The second (s) is the SI unit used to measure time.
TRUE
FALSE
The Kelvin system is the SI unit for temperature.
TRUE
FALSE
15mm = ______cm
1.5 cm
1.5 mm
150 mm
1500 cm
Jake ran a 5k and finished in 3rd place. How far did Jake run?
5 km
5000 m
5 miles
3.2 meters
"Does eating breakfast improve test score?"
"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?"
"Do tall people jump further than short people?"
"Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?"
"Is Bounty paper towel more absorbent than sparkle paper towel?
"Will fish school more if a predator is present?"
"What type of medium do earthworms prefer?"
The candy was sour.
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The flower is red.
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The mass of the beaker was 122 g.
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There are 13 boys and 14 girls in fifth period.
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The reaction occurred at 2:51pm.
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Type of data that contains numbers.
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