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Bio - Unit 0: The Scientific Method

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I know, you see

a)

some how the world will change for me

b)

wrong

2.

What is the Step 1 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Ask a question.

b)

Make a hypothesis.

c)

Explain your results.

d)

Plan your experiment.

3.

What is Step 2 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Collect and record data.

b)

Organize and analyze data.

c)

Make a hypothesis.

d)

Plan your investigation.

4.

What is Step 3 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Ask a testable question.

b)

Organize and analyze data.

c)

Make a hypothesis.

d)

Plan your experiment.

5.

What is Step 4 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Ask a testable question.

b)

Organize and analyze data.

c)

Collect and record data.

d)

Make a hypothesis.

6.

What is Step 5 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Share your results.

b)

Plan your investigation.

c)

Collect and record data.

d)

Organize and analyze data.

7.

What is Step 6 of the Scientific Method?

a)

Share your results.

b)

Plan your investigation.

c)

Collect and record data.

d)

Organize and analyze data.

8.

In science, what do we call an educated guess?

(a)  

9.

In a science experiment, what do we call the information we collect and record and then anaylze?

(a)  

10.

True or False: A graph is a way to organize and analyze your data.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

The following is an example of a testable question: When is your birthday?

a)

true

b)

false

12.

A testable question must contain one dependent and one independent ____.

a)

test

b)

hypothesis

c)

data

d)

variable

13.

What is the variable that is purposely changed?

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

controlled variable

14.

What is the variable that is kept the same?

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

controlled variable

15.

What is the variable that is measured or observed?

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

controlled variable

16.

If you are testing how the height of a ramp affects the speed of the car going down it, what is your independent variable going to be?

a)

the speed of the car

b)

the height of the ramp

c)

the type of car you test

17.

If you are testing how much sunlight a rose bush needs to grow best, what is the dependent variable going to be?

a)

the amount of sunlight

b)

the growth of the rose bush

c)

the type of soil you plant the rose bush in

18.

True or False: A hypothesis should be written as an "if, then" statement.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

What follows the "If" in an hypothesis statement?

a)

the dependent variable

b)

the independent variable

c)

the controlled variable

20.

What follows the "then" in a hypothesis statement?

a)

the dependent variable

b)

the independent variable

c)

the controlled variable

21.

Is the following a good hypothesis? If we do the power pose, then we will look more confident.

a)

yes

b)

no

22.

A possible explanation to a problem or a prediction that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

23.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

a)

Make an observation

b)

Form a theory

c)

Collect data

d)

Form a hypothesis

24.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
25.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)

A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction.

d)
I don't know.
26.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

27.

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

a)

observations

b)

conclusion

c)

data

d)

variables

e)

hypothesis

28.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

a)

Ask a question

b)

Conclusion

c)

Form a hypothesis

d)

Make an observation

29.

"If plants are exposed to sunlight, then I think they will grow taller."

Which part of the scientific method is this an example of?

a)

Procedure

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Question

d)

Results

30.

A set of steps you follow in an experiment.

a)

option

b)

verb

c)

procedure

d)

answer

31.

Inquiry refers to the process of:

a)

Asking a question

b)

Testing an idea

c)

Recording data

d)

Sharing testing results

32.

Which step is this? "Why is the sliced cheese all moldy?"

a)

Make a hypothesis

b)

Draw a conclusion

c)

Ask a question

d)

Experiment

33.

Which step is this? "I think sliced cheese gets moldy because people touch it more."

a)

Make a hypothesis

b)

Draw a conclusion

c)

Ask a question

d)

Experiment

34.

Which step? "I was right: Touching the cheese is the factor in making cheese moldy."

a)

Make a hypothesis

b)

Draw a conclusion

c)

Ask a question

d)

Experiment

35.

At the end of the scientific method, scientists should always:

a)

share what they learned and their results with other scientists

b)

make a bar graph

c)

celebrate if their hypothesis was correct

d)

keep their results secret so their ideas do not get stolen

36.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
39.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
40.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
41.

What do you do if a fire breaks out during a lab?

a)

Run!

b)

Tell the teacher

c)

Just watch it burn

42.

after completing an experiment, all chemical waste should be

a)

left at your lab station for the next class

b)

disposed of according to your teacher's instructions

c)

dumped in the sink

d)

taken home

43.

You just cut your finger on a piece of broken glass, what should you do?

a)

go see a doctor after school

b)

tell the teacher!

c)

go see the nurse

d)

take care of it by youself

44.

(True or False) It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present

a)

false

b)

true

46.

When it comes to glassware...

a)

don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

b)

don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

c)

dispose of it in the correct container

d)

all of the above

47.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

48.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

49.

When preparing for lab, you should...

a)

tie back long hair

b)

not wear baggy clothes

c)

wear closed-toe shoes

d)

watch the Marvel movies so you know what superpowers to expect if you mess anything up

50.

Never leave ___ unattended.

a)

a dissected pig

b)

a test tube

c)

an active heat source

d)

a freshman

51.

When instructions are being given you should....

a)

listen

b)

inspect your eyelids for holes

c)

ponder one of life's mysteries

d)

practice yoga

52.

Items containing liquid should be placed

a)

at the edge of the table

b)

away from the edge

c)

at the edge of tomorrow

d)

at the edge of darkness

53.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
54.
What should you do before you start lab?
a)
Read all the procedures
b)
Make sure your work area is neat
c)
Get teachers permission
d)
All of the above
55.
Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?
a)
Running in the classroom
b)
Leaving a water spill on the floor
c)
Touching hot surfaces
d)
Following lab rules
56.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

a)

Run for the fire extinguisher.

b)

Notify your instructor.

c)

Throw water on the fire.

d)

Open the windows.

57.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the test tube ________.

a)

Toward yourself.

b)

Toward your lab partner.

c)

Toward another classmate.

d)

Away from all people.

58.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

a)

Sandals.

b)

Open-toe shoes.

c)

Closed-toe shoes.

d)

Shoes appropriate for the weather.

59.

True or False:

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

( Fill in the blank) Long hair should be ____________ in the laboratory.

a)

tied back

b)

cut

c)

down

d)

curled

61.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

a)

True

b)

False

62.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
63.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
64.

After completing an experiment, all wastes should be

a)

taken home

b)

tossed in the trash can

c)

disposed of according to your teacher's directions

d)

left out for someone else to clean

65.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

so that you look super cool

d)

any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

66.

When is it OK to eat or drink at the lab tables?

a)

Always

b)

Only during group work, not during labs

c)

Never

d)

Whenever I'm hungry

67.

The following activity is permitted in the laboratory

a)

chewing gum

b)

eating

c)

drinking

d)

none of the above

68.

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

in the lab, you should NEVER

a)

taste substances being used

b)

wear your goggles

c)

pull your hair up if its long

d)

wear close-toed shoes

70.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
71.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
72.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
73.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, etc., always

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c)

wipe your hands on a towel.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

74.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towels.

b)

pick up the end that looks cooler.

c)

use tongs.

d)

pour cold water on it.

75.

If you are injured in the laboratory, you should first

a)

visit the nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

notify your science instructor.

d)

apply first aid yourself.

76.

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use in the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

What equipment would you need if there is a fire in the classroom?

a)

 

Fire extinguisher

b)

 

Use the eyewash

78.

What do you do if something is stuck in your eye?

a)

 

Use the eyewash

b)

 

Fire extinguisher

79.

Which of the following is the appropriate clothing for lab?

a)

 

Lab coat or long sleeves

b)

 

Tank top

80.

What must you wear if we are using fire (bunsen burners) in a lab?

a)

Goggles

b)

 

extra large dangling earrings

81.

During a lab, what do you do if you have long hair?

a)

 

Tie it back

b)

 

Nothing

82.

What do you do if you break something in the classroom?

a)

 

Tell the teacher

b)

 

Step on it so that it turns into smaller pieces

83.

What do you do if you spill something?

a)

 

Tell the teacher

b)

 

Ignore it

84.

When you are done with a lab, what do you do?

a)

 

Clean up

b)

 

Start arm wrestling with a classmate

85.

Do you think you can eat or drink during a lab?

a)

yes

b)

no

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