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Science Basics

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.

The variable that is changed on purpose is..

a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
3.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
4.

A decision or realization based on facts.

a)

outcome

b)

choice

c)

conclusion

d)

hypothesis

5.

Information or facts.

a)

variables

b)

observation

c)

data

d)

facts

6.

Careful watching

a)

looking

b)

recording

c)

observation

d)

data

7.

Commonly conducted to test a hypothesis

a)

variable

b)

science

c)

data

d)

experiment

8.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
9.

Jennifer wants to know if students do better on their homework if they listen to classical music or hip hop music. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

a)

Students' grades on homework

b)

The age of the students

c)

The volume of the music

d)

The type of music

10.

A dependent variable is __________.

a)

What is measured in an experiment

b)

What you change in an experiment

c)

A prediction about an experiment

d)

What stays the same in an experiment

11.

What is a procedure?

a)

Step by step instructions

b)

Safety rules

c)

What stays the same in an experiment

d)

A prediction

12.

What is the main reason scientists have constants?

a)

So scientists know their results came only from the independent variable and nothing else

b)

So scientists stay safe

c)

So scientists can record data easier

d)

So the experiment is clear and easy to understand

13.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Make an observation and ask a question about it

c)

Research your topic

d)

Record and analyze data

14.

Which could be an INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in an experiment?

a)

I keep the type of soil the SAME

b)

I measure and take DATA on the amount of rain

c)

I change the amount of sunlight

d)

I COMPARE the trial with no sunlight to the other trials

15.

What is the Dependent Variable?

a)

The DATA or results of an experiment

b)

A trial used to COMPARE results to

c)

The ONE thing I Change

d)

Everything that stays the SAME

16.

In an experiment to find out how the temperature affects the bounce height of a ball, the dependent variable is ...

a)
temperature
b)
bounce height
c)
the thermometer
d)
the ruler
17.

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car affect how fast the car can drive.

What is the independent variable?

a)

Type of gasoline

b)

which car the gas is put into

c)

how fast the car can drive

d)

how much gas is put into the car

18.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
19.
What is the independent variable?
a)
cost of mowing
b)
Moe's Mowing Service
c)
$18
d)
Mowing Time
20.

In a line graph you will find the independent variable on .... axis and the dependent variable on .... axis

a)

x , y

b)

y, x

c)

they can be switched

21.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
22.

How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

a)

two

b)

as many as possible

c)

four

d)

one

23.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the group that does not receive the independent variable.

a)

constant

b)

control group

c)

experimental group

d)

hypothesis

24.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What should be kept constant? 

a)
type of plant, flower pot,  soil, and amount of sunlight
b)
water, apple juice, milk
c)
only the amount of sunlight
d)
type of plant only
25.

This is the group that is affected by the variable or the group that is changed.

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Changed Group

d)

Cool Group

26.
This is the group that we will compare our experimental group to. This group stays "normal."
a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
 Normal Group
d)
Weird Group
27.

If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?

a)

Number of cavities

b)

Amount of flossing

c)

Type of floss used

d)

Amount of brushing

28.

What is the independent variable on this graph?

a)

Number of push ups

b)

Days

29.

During which month did Sam have a weight of 73 Kg?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

May

d)

March

30.

What is the independent variable?

a)

Months

b)

Temperature

c)

Highs

d)

Lows

31.
Walker is testing which fertilizer will grow the tallest grass.  The height of the grown grass is the __ variable.
a)
constant (same)
b)
independent (changes)
c)
dependent (measured)
32.
Which of the following correctly lists the steps of the scientific method?
a)
Observe, Experiment, Hypothesize, Analyze, Conclude
b)
Observe, Hypothesize, Analyze, Experiment Conclude
c)
Observe, Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude
d)
Observe, Analyze, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude
33.
In which step of the scientific method do you test the hypothesis?
a)
Observe
b)
Experiment
c)
Analyze
d)
Conclude
34.
In which step of the scientific method do you predict an outcome or possible explanation for an observation?
a)
Hypothesize
b)
Experiment
c)
Analyze
d)
Conclude
35.
How many variables are tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
several
36.
Which of the answers is NOT an example of quantitative data?
a)
The ant is seven mm long.
b)
The bee weighs ten grams.
c)
The soda has a pH of three.
d)
The frog is green.
37.
Which of the following terms refers to factors that remain the same in all groups?
a)
Constants
b)
Dependent variables
c)
Exemplars
d)
Independent variables
38.
Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?
a)
Experimental Controls
b)
Test Controls
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
39.
Which of the following terms refers to a group that receives treatment with the independent variable?
a)
Constant group
b)
Control group
c)
Dependent group
d)
Experimental group
40.
Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?
a)
Constant group
b)
Control group
c)
Dependent group
d)
Experimental group
41.
Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter?
a)
Experimental Controls
b)
Test Controls
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
42.

Jane Goodall spent years with the chimpanzees of Gombe. Sitting quietly for hours, she watched the animals closely and took notes about their behavior.  What was Jane Goodall doing?

a)

Testing Variables

b)

Making Observations

c)

Watching a Control Group

d)

Creating a Theory/Law

e)

Making an Inference

43.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?

a)

To investigate and understand nature

b)

To explain events in nature

c)

To use data to support a particular point of view

d)

To use derived explanations to make useful predictions

44.

How do scientists prove their claim?

a)

With a story

b)

With evidence

c)

With an experiment

d)

With an essay

45.

1. In science, what units are used for measuring temperature?

a)

pounds

b)

ounces

c)

celsius

d)

none of the above

46.

What are the three base units for the metric system?

a)

inches, yards, cm

b)

cm, mm, dm

c)

meters, liters, and grams

d)

KHDMDCM

47.

What is the SI unit of Mass?

a)

kilometer

b)

meter

c)

liter

d)

kilogram

48.

What is the SI unit for length

a)

gram

b)

meter

c)

liter

d)

kilogram

49.

What property is measured in liters?

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

grams

50.

To find the volume of a solid cube, you should

a)

multiply the length, width, and height of the cube.

b)

divide the length, width, and height of the cube.

c)

multiply the length, width, and height of the cube and divide by three.

51.
The amount of space an object or substance occupies is referred to as the 
a)
volume
b)
mass
c)
height
d)
length
52.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
53.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
54.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
55.
The study of life.
a)
biology
b)
psychology
c)
metric system
d)
scientific method
56.
The basic unit of life is called a (n)
a)
atom
b)
compound
c)
cell
d)
energy
57.
Keeping your internal body temperature the same is called
a)
excretion
b)
homeostasis
c)
respiration
d)
metabolism
58.
In order to be considered living an organism must have
a)
blood
b)
cells
c)
brains
d)
hair
59.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
60.
A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm
a)
reproducing
b)
doing cellular respiration
c)
having cells
d)
responding to its environment
61.
What is the main source of energy on Earth?
a)
stars
b)
moon
c)
water
d)
sun
62.
What is one chacteristic of life
a)
living things make freinds
b)
living things reporduce
c)
living things talk
d)
living things draw pictures of dogs
63.
Which of the following characteristics are possessed by living things?
a)
responds to the environment
b)
Produces offspring
c)
It has a complex chemistry
d)
all of these

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