Nature of Science
TEST REVIEW
A factor you observe or
measure during an experiment
is
a. Independent variable
b. Dependent variable
c. Variable
A factor you observe or measure during an experiment is
a.
Independent variable
b.
Dependent variable
c.
Variable
An interpretation of
observations
a.Explanation
b.Description
An interpretation of observations
a. Explanation
b. Description
Using your senses to gather
information
a. Inference
b. Observation
Using your senses to gather
information
a. Inference
b. Observation
Factor in an experiment
that do not change
a. Variable
b. Control
Factor in an experiment
that do not change
a. Variable
b. Control
Rule that describes a
repeatable pattern in
nature
a.Scientific Law
b.Scientific Theory
Rule that describes a
repeatable pattern in
nature
a.Scientific Law
b.Scientific Theory
Explanation of observations or events
that is based on knowledge gained from
many observations and investigations
a. Scientific Law
b. Scientific Theory
Explanation of observations or events
that is based on knowledge gained from
many observations and investigations
a. Scientific Law
b. Scientific Theory
Used to study how the change in
the independent variable changes
the dependent variable
a.Experimental Group
b.Control Group
Used to study how the change in
the independent variable changes
the dependent variable
a.Experimental Group
b.Control Group
Spoken or written summary
of observations
a. Explanation
b. Description
Spoken or written summary
of observations
a. Explanation
b. Description
Displays very small or very large
values in short form
a. International System of Units (SI)
b. Scientific Notations
Displays very small or very large
values in short form
a. International System of Units (SI)
b. Scientific Notations
Internationally accepted system of
measurement
a. Scientific Notation
b. International System of Units (SI)
Internationally accepted system of
measurement
a. Scientific Notation
b. International System of Units (SI)
The investigation and exploration of
natural events and of the new
information that results from those
investigations
a. Scientific Method
b. Science
The investigation and exploration of
natural events and of the new
information that results from those
investigations
a. Scientific Method
b. Science
Factor that you want to test
in an experiment
a. Dependent variable
b. Independent Variable
c. Variable
Factor that you want to test
in an experiment
a. Dependent variable
b. Independent Variable
c. Variable
Any factor that can have more than
one value
a. Variable
b. Dependent Variable
c. Independent Variable
Any factor that can have more than
one value
a. Variable
b. Dependent Variable
c. Independent Variable
A statement of what will
happen next in a sequence of
events
a. Prediction
b. Hypothesis
A statement of what will
happen next in a sequence of
events
a. Prediction
b. Hypothesis
Possible explanation for an
observation that can be tested
by scientific investigation
a. Prediction
b. Hypothesis
Possible explanation for an
observation that can be tested
by scientific investigation
a. Prediction
b. Hypothesis
Logical explanation of an
observation that is drawn from
prior knowledge or experience
a. Inference
b. Observation
Logical explanation of an
observation that is drawn from
prior knowledge or experience
a. Inference
b. Observation
Contains same factors as
experimental group, but
independent variable is not
changed
a.Control Group
b.Sample Group
c.Constant Group
Contains same factors as
experimental group, but
independent variable is not
changed
a.Control Group
b.Sample Group
c.Constant Group
Formula for VOLUME
a. M
b. LxWxH
V
Formula for VOLUME
a. M
b. LxWxH
V
Formula for DENSITY
a. M
b. LxWxH
V
Formula for DENSITY
a. M
b. LxWxH
V
Which is NOT a way to test a hypothesis?
a. Analyze results
c. make a model
b. design an experiment
d. gather and evaluate evidence
Which is NOT a way to test a hypothesis?
a. Analyze results
c. make a model
b. design an experiment
d. gather and evaluate evidence
Which tool would a scientist use to find the
mass of a small steel rod?
a. Balance
b. computer
c. hot plate
d. thermometer
Which tool would a scientist use to find the
mass of a small steel rod?
a. Balance
b. computer
c. hot plate
d. thermometer
Which type of glassware would you use to
measure the volume of a liquid?
a. Beaker
c. graduated cylinder
b. Flask
d. test tube
Which type of glassware would you use to
measure the volume of a liquid?
a. Beaker
c. graduated cylinder
b. Flask
d. test tube
Which is NOT true of a scientific law?
a. It can be modified or rejected
b. It states that an event will occur
c. It explains why an event will occur
d. It is based on repeated observations
Which is NOT true of a scientific law?
a. It can be modified or rejected
b. It states that an event will occur
c. It explains why an event will occur
d. It is based on repeated observations
Constants are necessary in controlled
experiments because, without constants, you
would not know which variable affected the
a. Control group
c. dependent variable
b. Experimental group
d. independent variable
Constants are necessary in controlled
experiments because, without constants, you
would not know which variable affected the
a. Control group
c. dependent variable
b. Experimental group
d. independent variable
While analyzing the results from an investigation,
a scientist calculates a very small number that he
or she wants to make easier to use. Which does
the scientist use to record the numbers?
a. Explanation
b. inference
c. scientific notation
d. scientific theory
While analyzing the results from an investigation,
a scientist calculates a very small number that he
or she wants to make easier to use. Which does
the scientist use to record the numbers?
a. Explanation
b. inference
c. scientific notation
d. scientific theory
Which is NOT an SI base unit?
a. Kilogram
b. liter
c. liter
d. second
Which is NOT an SI base unit?
a. Kilogram
b. liter
c. liter
d. second
SCIENTIFIC SCENARIO
Hypothesis
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
2 cm
4 cm
6 cm
What is the Volume of the rectangle?
If the Mass is 28 g, what’s the Density of the rectangle?
METRIC LADDER
KILO
HECTO
DECA
Base
Unit
DECI
CENTI
MILLI
Underline the root word (base unit) for the following:
KILOGRAM
Underline the Prefix for the following:
KILOGRAM
Write the symbols for the following:
KILOGRAM
METRIC CONVERSIONS
100 mm = ____________ cm
100 cm = _____________ m
1,000 m = _____________ km