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EOY Test Review: Nature of Science

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which best describes the act of using senses or tools to gather information?

a)

creating a hypothesis

b)

making an observation

c)

summarizing the results

d)

recording the measurements

2.

The metric system is a measurement system based on the number 12.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

In an investigation that uses the scientific method, which step immediately follows making a hypothesis?

a)

test your hypothesis

b)

summarizing the results

c)

making observations

d)

asking a question

4.

When we test our hypothesis, there are two types of variables. What are they?

a)

Independent and controlled variable

b)

dependent and controlled variable

c)

independent and dependent variable

d)

none of the above

5.

Constants are factors in an experiment that stay the same. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What should an experimenter do after analyzing data?

a)

carry out the experiment

b)

draw conclusions

c)

observe and infer

d)

identify the problem

7.

What is the first step in a commonly used scientific method?

(a)  

8.

A statement that can be tested or is an educated guess is known as what?

a)

control

b)

observation

c)

independent variable

d)

hypothesis

9.

Which best describes the purpose of a controlled experiment?


to prevent an undesired change in a variable

a)

to make sure the results of the experiment support the hypothesis

b)

to prevent a dangerous condition resulting from a reaction

c)

to examine whether one variable causes a change in another

d)

to prevent an undesired change in a variable

10.

An independent variable is?

a)

step-by-step approach to solving problem

b)

a statement that can be tested

c)

variable measured during the experiment

d)

variable changed by the experimenter

11.

What is a step-by-step approach to solving problems known as?

(a)  

12.

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?

a)

Write a conclusion for the experiment.

b)

Write a hypothesis for the results.

c)

List the materials that are needed.

d)

Draw a table for the observations.

13.

In an investigation that uses the scientific method, which step immediately follows asking a question?

a)

designing an experiment

b)

creating a hypothesis

c)

presenting the results

14.

In the International System of Units, the basic unit for measuring mass is the kilogram.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

How many steps are there in the Scientific Method that we discussed in class?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

16.

In the International System of Units, the basic unit for measuring mass is the kilogram.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

A meter (m) is the basic SI unit used for measuring mass.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

Mass is a measure of the amount of space in an object.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

The second (s) is the SI unit used to measure time.


a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

The Kelvin system is the SI unit for temperature.


a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

15mm = ______cm

a)

1.5 cm

b)

1.5 mm

c)

150 mm

d)

1500 cm

22.

Jake ran a 5k and finished in 3rd place. How far did Jake run?

a)

5 km

b)

5000 m

c)

5 miles

d)

3.2 meters

23.
What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) is this experiment?
"Does eating breakfast improve test score?" 
a)
eating breakfast or not
b)
the grade you got on the test
c)
what time you get up in the morning
d)
how tasty the breakfast is
24.
What is the INDEPENDENT  variable (cause) is this experiment? 
"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?" 
a)
height of plant (cm)
b)
type of medium (soil vs. sand)
c)
amount of medium
d)
types of plant
25.
What is the DEPENDENT variable (effect) in this experiment?
"Do tall people jump further than short people?"
a)
height of the person
b)
weight of the person
c)
how fast the person runs
d)
how far the person jumps
26.
What is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause)in this experiment?
"Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?" 
a)
size of metal
b)
types of metal
c)
time it takes to heat up
d)
shape of the metal
27.
Bonnie wants to test whether adding Bio-fertilizer 'x' will help plant grow. What is the "controlled group" in this experiment?
a)
plant sprayed with Bio-fertilizer 'x'
b)
plant without the Bio-fertilizer 'x'
28.
Which variable is NOT a constant in this experiment?
"Is Bounty paper towel more absorbent than sparkle paper towel?
a)
the size of paper towel
b)
the amount of water for the paper towel to absorb
c)
amount of water the paper towel absorbed
d)
the shape of paper towel
29.
What is the INDEPENDENT variable (cause) in this experiment?
"Will fish school more if a predator is present?" 
a)
whether there is a predator or not
b)
number of fish school together
c)
type of predator
d)
type of fish
30.
Which variable is NOT a constant in this experiment?
"What type of medium do earthworms prefer?"
a)
type of medium
b)
amount of medium
c)
direction of the earthworm
d)
types of earthworm
31.
A test company wants to see whether having a special study program such as SAT prep will help increase test score. What is the "experimental group" in this experiment?
a)
the usual study program
b)
special study program
32.
Janet wants to see whether drinking coffee will improve productivity. What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment (cause)?
a)
increase productivity
b)
Having coffee or not
c)
the brand of coffee
d)
the time drinking the coffee
33.

The candy was sour.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

34.

The flower is red.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

35.

The mass of the beaker was 122 g.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

36.

There are 13 boys and 14 girls in fifth period.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

37.

The reaction occurred at 2:51pm.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

38.

Type of data that contains numbers.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitative Data

39.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Bar Graph
b)
Dot Plot
c)
Histogram
d)
Line Graph
40.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Dot Plot
b)
Pie Graph
c)
Line Graph
d)
Histogram
41.
What is the title of this graph?
a)
School Transportation
b)
Bus
c)
No title
d)
Pie Graph
42.
When would I use a graph like this?
a)
To see changes over time
b)
To compare parts to a whole
c)
To compare categories
d)
To see frequency
43.
I have an x-axis and a y-axis. I help to track changes over time. What am I?
a)
Circle Graph
b)
Histogram
c)
Line Graph
d)
Dot Plot