WorksheetsScientific Investigations #1 (New)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
A list of the steps to perform an experiment is known as the ..........................
Conclusion
Procedure
Materials
Results
Hypothesis: the number of hurricanes that form in the Gulf of Mexico during warmer summers is greater than those that form during the cooler summers.
What will be measured in this investigation?
how large hurricanes can develop each season
water temperature of the Gulf of Mexico
the number of hurricanes each summer
the number of summers we've had a hurricane
How many Centimeters?
9 cm
9.5 cm
10 cm
10.5
Predict the Results
Before an experiment is performed, a scientist will use their background knowledge and preliminary research to predict the results of an experiment.
This is known as a _____________
Conclusion
Inference
Procedure
Hypothesis
What does this device measure?
density
length
mass
volume
Which brown object has an oval shape with a rough surface?
Object A
Object B
Object C
Object D
Object E
Observation or Inference?
Which of the following statements is an "Inference" ?
There is an unpleasant smell in the room
The atmosphere contains both nitrogen and oxygen gases
Because I hear thunder, it will likely rain
Mars is the 4th planet from the sun
What do the numbers in the table represent?
controls
observations
fractions
data
Which physical characteristic is this diagram showing?
mass
volume
density
length
Variables in an experiment that don't change (stays the same) are called:
data
dependent variables
independent variables
constants
What is improved through the process of creating, building, and testing devices?
technology
science
communications
literature
When conducting an experiment, which comes first?
designing the procedure of the experiment
gathering the materials
analyzing the data recorded during observations
make a conclusion
In what step of a scientific lab write-up are the observations recorded?
conclusion
results
procedure
materials
What is the final step of the scientific method?
designing the procedure
forming a conclusion
forming a hypothesis
making measurements and observations
To measure the strength of glues, a scientist glues together 2 wooden sticks and then measures how much force is needed to pull the sticks apart.
To improve the strength of the glue, a scientist adds different amounts of starch to the glue. Did the starch strengthen the glue?
Yes
No
Which of the statements below is an inference and not an observation?
the flowers have white petals
the flowers are orange to attract insects
the flowers have 7 red petals
there is dew on the flower petals
A _________ is something that scientists use to represent an object or process.
matter
conclusion
material
model
Experiment Question: Will increasing the height of a ramp increase the force necessary to push an object up the ramp?
What will be measured in this experiment?
the force necessary to push the object up the ramp
the force necessary to push the object down the ramp
the force necessary to jump the object from one ramp to the next ramp
What is the volume measurement shown by the graduated cylinder?
70 ml
73 ml
74 ml
76 ml
What is the volume measurement shown by the graduated cylinder?
43 ml
44 ml
47 ml
48 ml
Which planet has the second longest year?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
What is being tested in this experiment?
Which cup has the greatest volume
Which cup will get the hottest
Which cup has been outside the longest
Which cup has the greatest mass
Experiment: Rinsing with a dental rinse after brushing will reduce the number of cavities over the course of 6 months.
What will be measured in the experiment?
what type of rinse prevents cavities the best
the number of times you rinse and brush a day
how long you should rinse and brush each day to reduce cavities
the number of cavities
What is the Mass of 100 ml of corn oil?
75 g
100 g
103 g
92 g
To test the effects of vinegar on plant growth, a student waters 2 identical plants with the same amount of water or vinegar. The plants are kept on the windowsill.
In this experiment, the identical plants and the amount of liquid used are .................................
constants
conclusions
data
materials
How much rain fell in the month of September?
48-49 mm
61-62 mm
122-123 mm
80 mm
What is the temperature?
47 degrees
57 degrees
67 degrees
77 degrees
What was the top wind speed in a city that received over 7 inches of rain?
77 mph
112 mph
105 mph
107 mph
How many cities are reporting precipitation?
1
2
3
4
5
How many more hurricanes were there in 2012 compared to 2015 ?
4
6
8
10
