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WorksheetsReview game Scientific Method and Inquiry
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 27mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following most accurately represents a scientific theory?
a)
a proven scientific explanation that can only be changed if backed by new scientific evidence.
b)
a proven scientific explanation that can never be changed once made.
c)
what doctors tell the public.
d)
the opinions of a group of scientists talking together on a news program.
2.
(True or False: ) When you think about a problem and come to a conclusion based on what you saw on TV or the internet, you are making a scientific theory.
a)
a. True
b)
b. False
3.
(True or False:) A hypothesis will always be proven to be true.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
(True or False:) For someone to claim something is a proven scientific fact, it must be backed by solid evidence.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
(True or False) You will create your hypothesis based on the data you obtained in your experiment.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
What is the independent variable in this experiment testing the effects of alcohol use on the liver? Mice in the control group received no alcohol and was compared to the experimental group consisting of mice were given different amounts of alcohol daily for three months to see if it affected liver health. All other conditions were kept the same such as time tested, food given, temperature of the room, etc.
a)
level of liver damage detected based on the liver enzyme data
b)
the amount of food given to each mouse
c)
the time of day each mouse was tested
d)
the different concentrations of alcohol assigned to each mouse
7.
True or False: For a hypothesis to be valid it must be testable.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which if the following is not one of your five senses used in making observations?
a)
touch
b)
taste
c)
pain
d)
smell
e)
sight
9.
You observe your friend walking into class with water spots on her clothing and damp hair. You heard rumbling earlier, so you make a(n) ___________ that she got rained on walking from her car.
a)
direct observation
b)
inference
c)
hypothesis
d)
scientific theory
10.
Steps of the Scientific Method: Ricardo was walking around his garden trying to figure out what is causing his plants to die. He made some initial observations of the plants and thought possibly it has something to do with the type of fertilizer he used and figured he could set up an experiment to test different three types of fertilizers to see how they affected the plants. What step should complete next?
a)
measure he health and growth of each plant for 21 days
b)
draw conclusions on which fertilizer his plants grew best in
c)
write an hypothesis on how he thinks each fertilizer type will affect his plants.
d)
collect and organize his data in a table
11.
True or false (CONPTT): Because science is tentative thus the earth is not flat.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
(True or False:) Science can prove or disprove that God exists.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
(True or False:) All facts and opinions can be scientifically proven or disproven.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
A company ran a human drug trial to gather evidence on how effective their drug is in treating high blood pressure. Which of the following facts about the trial would make it the MOST credible and valid?
a)
trial done on 5,000 volunteers and published in a peer-reviewed journal
b)
trial done on 21 volunteers and published on the company website
c)
trial done on 500 volunteers and results published in the local newspaper
d)
trial done on 12 volunteers and the results posted on instagram
15.
When setting up a "Controlled Experiment," it is important to set it up by changing _____ variable(s) in order to prove that the data you collect was directly caused by the changes made.
a)
two
b)
one
c)
three
d)
three or more
16.
Determining Scientific Source and Reliability: An ad popped on your screen boosting that it has been scientifically proven that you will lose weight and gain muscle mass if you take "Magneto Special Formulated Vitamins." Rather than take their word for it, you analyzed the four articles they said that proved their claim. Which of the following statements would be a RED FLAG, making you DOUBT how effective their bold claims that their vitamins will help you?
a)
You found the results were published in a peer-reviewed journal called "Nature."
b)
A controlled experiment was conducted on 500 sets of identical twins, where one took vitamins and the other did not.
c)
Magneto vitamins were tested on 14 people and proven to be safe and effective.
d)
Magneto vitamins were tested on 10,000 people in their clinical trial.
17.
What is the independent variable in this experiment? Brittany is testing different alarm sounds for an app to find out which one gets people's attention the quickest. She has 10 different alarm sounds and checks how fast 100 people press a button when they hear each sound. What is the independent variable
a)
the type of sound played
b)
how fast people responded when they heard each alarm
c)
Brittany designing the APP
18.
Which of the following would be considered "outside the boundaries" of what science can prove or disprove to be true.
a)
figuring out what causes something to happen in the natural world
b)
observing with your senses
c)
making useful predictions
d)
explaining how beautiful a sunset is
19.
Which of the following criteria would best describe the "Control Group" in an experiment?
a)
The control group lacks the changes made to the independent variable.
b)
The control group has several changes made to the independent variable.
20.
(True or False:) Mrs. Lambert cares about you, wants you to do well in biology, and have fun learning along the way.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
( True or false: ) Scientific theories are facts that cannot change over time.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which of the following is NOT a step of the scientific method?
a)
Making observations
b)
Formulating a hypothesis
c)
Analyzing data
d)
Forming opinions
23.
Which of the following is considered to be the most reliable and trustworthy place to get scientific information from?
a)
instagram
b)
Time Magazine
c)
Peered review Journals
d)
Magna Comics
e)
TikTok
24.
What is this piece of lab equipment called?
a)
beaker
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
flask
d)
funnel
25.
Which is the best piece of lab equipment to accurately measure a 200mL of vinegar?
a)
a beaker
b)
a graduated cylinder
c)
a pipette
d)
a cup
26.
In the toilet paper lab what was the dependent variable and which axis did you graph it on?
a)
Strength in pennies, x-axis
b)
Strength in pennies, y-axis
c)
Brand of TP; y-axis
d)
Brand of TP; x-axis
27.
Which characteristic applies to: The human body is composed of trillions of tiny, living units, each performing specific functions vital for overall health and survival.
a)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
b)
Living things are based on a universal genetic code.
c)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
d)
Living things maintain a stable internal environment, called homeostasis.
e)
Living things grow and develop.
28.
Which characteristic of life is supported by evidence of what this bird is doing in the photo?
a)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
b)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
c)
Living things reproduce.
d)
Living things are based on a universal genetic code.
e)
Living things respond to their environment.
29.
What characteristic of living things explains why different kinds of bears have evolved, each with special features to help them survive in their own environment?
a)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
b)
Taken as a group, living things change over time.
c)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
d)
Living things maintain a stable internal environment, called homeostasis.
e)
Living things grow and develop.
30.
Which characteristic applies to how the pupils in our eyes can adjust by dilating or constricting in response to the amount of light received.
a)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
b)
Living things reproduce.
c)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
d)
Living things respond to their environment.
e)
Living things grow and develop.
31.
Which characteristic of life applies to the process of the body sweating when too hot or shivering when it gets cold?
a)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
b)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
c)
Living things maintain a stable internal environment called homeostasis.
d)
Living things grow and develop.
32.
Which characteristic applies to the process in the picture that causing these cute little chicks to hatch from their shells?
a)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
b)
Living things are based on a universal genetic code.
c)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
d)
Living things maintain a stable internal environment called homeostasis.
e)
Living things grow and develop.
33.
Paper is made from trees. Based on the characteristics of living things, paper is classified as _____________________.
a)
nonliving
b)
living
34.
Based on the characteristics of living things, the virus that causes Covid-19 is considered to be
a)
Living
b)
Nonliving
35.
Which characteristic of life applies to the fact that children have a combination of the traits, encoded by the genes inherited from their two biological parents?
a)
Living things are based on a universal genetic code.
b)
Living things are made up of units called cells.
c)
Living things obtain and use materials and energy.
d)
Living things maintain a stable internal environment.
e)
Living things grow and develop.
36.
According the the characteristics of living things, a fast flowing river is classified as ___________________.
a)
living
b)
nonliving
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