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WorksheetsGrade 8 Science Exam
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The variable you have control over, what you can choose to manipulate.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
The variable you have measure in the research and what is affected during the experiment.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
This is kept constant throughout the experiment.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
These cause changes in the subject.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
It responds to the independent variable.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Length of the stem (cm) of the Philippine oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) plant is an example of __________.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
An untested idea that is logical and drawn out of information can be tested by means of experimentation.
Title
Variables
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimentation
A description of the current and prevailing problem which needs to be addressed. It provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to offer solutions.
Title
Variables
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimentation
The process of organizing and visualizing raw data using formats like tables, charts, or text to make it understandable and communicate findings clearly. This helps researchers identify trends, relationships, and patterns, allowing them to draw logical conclusions and present their results effectively to an audience for informed decision-making.
Title
Data Analysis
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Data Presentation
These are statements based on evidence presented in the data analysis. It includes a summary of the results and indicates whether or not the hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
Conclusion
Variables
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimentation
The aim of the study is to determine if exposing plants to varying colors of light (red, yellow, and green) using cellophane will affect the length (cm) of the stem of Plectranthus amnoinicus plants measured every week for 60 days of experimentation.
The statement above is an example of __________.
Conclusion
Variables
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimentation
A statement that provides the readers with information about the research by stating the independent variable/s (IV) and dependent variables (DV).
Conclusion
Variables
Data Analysis
Hypothesis
Title
An object, factor, or condition that varies or exists in different amounts in an experiment.
Experimentation
Variables
Data Analysis
Hypothesis
Title
Tick all the correct answers.
A good research title must answer the following questions:
What are you trying to investigate?
What are you trying to find out, determine, or discover?
Who are the respondents or subjects of the study?
Where is the place where the research project is conducted?
There is no difference between the results of the two variables being tested.
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis
There is a difference between the results of the two variables being tested.
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis
If a certain condition (cause) us true, then a supporting observation (effect) occurs. It is written as if-then statements.
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis
Changing the color of the light will not affect the length of the stem (cm) of the Plectranthus amboinicus plant.
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis
The control group is the set-up that is not exposed to the independent variable, whereas the experimental group are set-ups exposed to the independent variables.
TRUE
FALSE
The Effect of Varying Amounts of Detergent (g) in the length (cm) of Sprout of Germinating Morning oleifera Seeds.
The statement above is an example of a problem statement.
TRUE
FALSE
It is a form of data presentation used to show that a certain whole is divided into parts and how big each part is relative to the other. It is most effective when used to compare parts of a whole.
Data Table
Graphs
Pie Graph
IV-DV Relationships
What data presentation is in the image?
Data Table
Bar Graph
Pie Graph
Line Graph
What data presentation is in the image?
Data Table
Bar Graph
Pie Graph
Line Graph
IV-DV Relationship
It may be used when both independent and dependent variables are quantitative and the values for the independent variables are discrete or evenly spaced (increments). It is used to emphasize local changes from one point to another.
It may be used when presenting data that has a quantitative independent variable and a quantitative dependent variable. They might be used to compare things between different groups or track changes over time.
A line graph is not just limited to experimental research. They are used to track changes over short and long period of time. Also, they are also used to compare changes over the same period of time for more than one variable.
TRUE
FALSE
The data presented with a line graph is said to have a DIRECT RELATIONSHIP if the dependent variable increases as the independent variable increases, or the dependent variable decreases as the independent variable decreases.
TRUE
FALSE
A line graph is said to have an inverse relationship if one variable decreases as the other variable increases.
TRUE
FALSE
Identify the name of the quantity in the given measurement.
300 0C
temperature
length
mass
volume
time
Identify the name of the quantity in the given measurement.
1.50 m
temperature
length
mass
volume
time
Identify the name of the quantity in the given measurement.
3.90 x10 -2 kg
temperature
length
mass
volume
time
Identify the name of the quantity in the given measurement.
26.123 x10 3 mL
temperature
length
mass
volume
time
Identify the name of the quantity in the given measurement.
900 s
temperature
length
mass
volume
time
It is the modern form of the metric system based on the decimal system of measurements, and is used widely around the world. For example, degrees celsius, kilometer, meter, etc,.
International System of Units
Imperial System of Measurement
Unit
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
It is a unit of measurement used in countries such as the UK, Liberia, and Myanmar. This conversion of units does not follow a specific pattern.
International System of Units
Imperial System of Measurement
Unit
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
It is the label assigned to a measure of a particular quantity.
International System of Units
Imperial System of Measurement
Unit
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
These are the quantities that have standards established based on international agreement.
International System of Units
Imperial System of Measurement
Unit
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
These are quantities that are acquired using two or more base quantities.
International System of Units
Imperial System of Measurement
Unit
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
What is the unit symbol for volume?3
(a)
What do you call the digits in a measurement that determine the degree of accuracy of the measurement? This applies to measurements written in standard notation and in scientific notation.
(a)
Scientific notations are representation of very small or very large measurements. This is used when computations, especially in the sciences, need to be precise.
TRUE
FALSE
In M x 10 x unit, M is the mantissa, 10 is the base, x is the exponent of the base, and unit is the unit of measurement.
TRUE
FALSE
Write the measurements in scientific notation or in standard notation.
4.00028 x 103 mL
(number of significant figures: 6)
(a)
Write the measurements in scientific notation or in standard notation.
1.25 x 10-2 kg
(number of significant figures: 3)
(a)
When multiplying or dividing measurements, the number of significant figures (SF) in the final answer (FA) must be the same as the measurement reading with the LEAST NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT FIGURES.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the density of a blood sample with a mass of 1050 g and a volume of 1000ml?
(a)
An onion cell viewed under the microscope was measured 2.5 mm wide and 3.41 mm long. What is the surface area of the cell?
(a)
Josh needs to provide the height in meters for the Annual Physical Examination of the school health services. He only knows that his height is 5 ft. 9 in. or 5.75 ft. What is Josh's height in meters?
(a)
Convert 0.45 g/cm3 to kg/m3.
(a)
Water exhibits __________, the attraction of its molecules to a molecule of another substance, due to its polarity and hydrogen bonding. This allows the water molecules to cling to surfaces with different charges.
Adhesion
Cohesion
Surface Tension
Capillary Action
__________ is the attraction of water molecules to ther water molecules, due to hydrogen bonding. This property allows it to form droplets and maintain a distinct shape.
Adhesion
Cohesion
Surface Tension
Capillary Action
_____ is a property that allows water to resist external forces. It is the result of cohesive forces between water molecules at the surface, creating a film-like layer.
Adhesion
Cohesion
Surface Tension
Capillary Action
What is the chemical formula of water?
(a)
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, crystalline substance which has a fixed structure and a chemical composition.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the chemical symbol for Calcium?
(a)
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?
(a)
What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
(a)
What are the sources of Calcium and Phosphorus?
dairy products
green vegetables
nuts and seeds
citrus fruits
What are the sources of Zinc?
meats
eggs
oats
nuts
What are the functions of Iron (Fe) in the Human Body?
helps in the production of hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBC)?
helps RBC carry oxygen
protects DNA
keeps heartbeat steady
It is a fat soluble vitamin promotes calcium absorption for healthy bones and teeth.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
It is a fat soluble vitamin promotes healthy skin and hair.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
It is a water soluble vitamin supports immunity.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Scientists have identified three domains of science that are critical to developing scientific literacy and appreciation. What are these?
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Enterprise
Scientific World View
Scientific Thinking
This domain of science leads to a body of knowledge that includes scientific facts, concepts, theories, and laws typically presented in science textbooks.
Science as a Way of Knowing
Science as a Way of Doing
Science as a Way of Looking
This domain of science employs a wide variety of approaches to generate the scientific knowledge found in the first domain, including observation, inference, experimentation, and chance discovery.
Science as a Way of Knowing
Science as a Way of Doing
Science as a Way of Looking
This domain of science seeks to describe the nature of the scientific enterprise from both individual and social perspectives, focusing on the scientists who conduct research and generate knowledge.
Science as a Way of Knowing
Science as a Way of Doing
Science as a Way of Looking
The key concepts of science as a way of knowing include: demands evidence, explains and predicts, and identifies and avoids bias.
True
False
The key concepts of science as a way of doing scientific enterprise include its organization into content disciplines, its practice across various institutions, and the diverse methods used in scientific investigation.
True
False
The key concepts of science as a way of looking at the world include the idea that the world is understandable and that scientific knowledge is both tentative and durable.
True
False
The nature of science and technology must be learned to develop scientific and technological literacy in our society.
True
False
Learning the nature of science helps us develop accurate views of what science and technology are, how they differ from other disciplines, and their advantages and disadvantages.
True
False
The validity of scientific claims is settled by referring to observations of phenomena.
Demands Evidence
Explains and Predicts
Identify and avoid bias
Scientists strive to make sense of observations by conducting explanations and predictions.
Demands Evidence
Explains and Predicts
Identify and avoid bias
Science presumes that the universe is comprehensible through careful and systematic study of human beings.
Understandable World
Preliminary
Durable Knowledge
Limitations of Science
Science cannot prove anything because the problem of induction makes "proof" impossible, but scientific conclusions are still valuable and long lasting because of the way that knowledge eventually comes to be accepted in science.
Understandable World
Preliminary
Durable Knowledge
Limitations of Science
There are many matters that cannot usually be examined scientifically.
Understandable World
Preliminary
Durable Knowledge
Limitations of Science
All science knowledge is subject to change in the light of new evidence.
Understandable World
Preliminary
Durable Knowledge
Limitations of Science
Which objective lens should you start on to locate an image?
scanning power
low power
high power
Which part of the microscope do you never use under high power?
Diaphragm
Coarse adjustment
Stage
Fine adjustment
What process skill requires one to use hi/her body senses?
Observing
Inferring
Measuring
Classifying
Interpreting a given observation requires one's opinion and judgment. This skill is called ____.
Measuring
Guessing
Hypothesizing
Inferring
Which of the following is an example of an observation and not an inference?
I think it's going to rain this afternoon.
People are getting bored staying home because of the total lockdown,
I just picked a dozen of fresh and red tomatoes in the garden.
She really looks stunning as she moves on the ramp.
If the mass of a paper plane is increased, then its flying time also increases. This statement is called a/an ____.
inference
hypothesis
prediction
observation
The factor that a researcher intentionally changes in his experiment is known as ______ variable
controlled
dependent
independent
responding
Some students tested the effect of increasing the size (surface area) of a coin on the number of water droplets it could hold. All of the following factors should be kept constant, EXCEPT:
size of dropper
size of coin
size of droplets
coin material
Which of the types of graph below is the most appropriate to use if the independent variable is quantitative and continuous?
bar graph
pie graph
pictograph
line graph
In which of the following situations is using a line graph more appropriate than a bar graph?
A seed was planted. As the plant grew, it was measured (in cm) over a six-day period.
Tomato plants were grown at various temperatures (in degrees Celsius). The number of tomatoes that grew on each plant was counted.
Students in a science class were asked what type of pet they have. The number of each type of pet was recorded.
Different types of balls were bounced from a table top. The height of each bounce was measured (in cm).
Which two of the following laboratory instruments are the most appropriate to use to determine the density of an unknown irregular solid?
an equal-arm balance and a meter stick
a triple-beam balance and a graduated cylinder
a weighing scale and a beaker
a digital balance and a ruler
Which of the processes below is the most important step to do when a science researcher wants to test his hypothesis?
make a social survey
gather information in the library
conduct an experiment
interview experts in the field
Which of the following factors LEAST affect the precision and accuracy of doing measurements?
knowledge and skill of the person measuring
degree of calibration of the instrument
nature of the variable being measured
temperature and humidity of the working area
The instrument used by James in measuring the mass of a piece of wooden block has its smallest calibration at 0.1 gram. Which of the following measurements should he record?
75 g
75.0 g
75.00 g
75.000 g
A science researcher found that his experimental data and analysis tend to contradict his hypothesis. What should he do next?
Reject the hypothesis and use it as basis of your conclusion.
Repeat the experiment until it supports the hypothesis.
Accept the hypothesis and consider your research as a failure.
Change your hypothesis and repeat the experiment.
Which of the partial steps below is correct in following the scientific method of solving a problem?
Hypothesizing---->Observing ----> Experimenting ----> Concluding
Observing---->Hypothesizing---->Experimenting----> Concluding
Concluding---->Experimenting---->Hypothesizing---->Observing
Experimenting---->Observing---->Hypothesizing---->Concluding
On her way to school, Julie saw a large tree uprooted and blocking the road. She inferred that there must have been a --------- in the area the other night.
tornado
earthquake
bush fire
civil unrest
"If people in a community stay at home most of the time, then less number of residents will be infected of the Covid-19 virus". Which of the following variables is/are correctly identified?
Number of people staying home --- Independent Variable
Number of residents being infected --- Dependent Variable
Number of residents who get financial help --- Controlled Variable
Two or more of the options given
You woke up this morning and found your gold fish in the aquarium dead. Which of the following LEAST likely caused the fish's death?
The water was already unclean and polluted.
The fish might have eaten a poisonous food.
The oxygen supply in the aquarium was cut.
The fish was accidentally electrocuted.
All of the following are considered continuous data, except:
1.5 million respondents
5 feet and 6 inches
9.8 m/s2
365 and 1/4 days
When the quantitative data are in the ratio scale, the best measure of central tendency to use is the ____.
mean
median
mode
standard deviation
The best measure of variability for data that are qualitative and discrete is the _____.
standard deviation
variance
range
frequency distribution
A Filipino scientist, published in the Guide to the Philippine Flora and Fauna a chapter about ferns and gymnosperms in 1986.
Leonardo L. Co
Raul Destura
Edwin Fernando
Dioscoro Umali
Maria Corazon De Ungria
A Filipino botanist and a Mango Hero. Is known for breeding improved varieties of food grain, legumes, fruits, and ornamental plants.
Leonardo L. Co
Raul Destura
Edwin Fernando
Dioscoro Umali
Maria Corazon De Ungria
A Filipino scientist who uses science in the service of justice, helping to draft legislation regarding the use of DNA evidence to improve the criminal justice system.
Leonardo L. Co
Raul Destura
Edwin Fernando
Dioscoro Umali
Maria Corazon De Ungria
