Rawdah High School
Name: ______________
Date: _______________
2019/2020
Grade VI ( )
Time: 30 min.
Science Quiz
I. Decide whether each statement is true or false. Then, correct the false ones:
(3.5pts)
1. _______ A reliable experiment can have 2 or 3 independent variables.
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2. _______ Scientists MUST follow the scientific method to ensure valid results
in an experiment.
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3. _______ An independent variable is a change that occurs as a result of the 1 st
change. This change usually takes place at the end of an experiment.
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4. _______ In the Scientific Method step known as “Statement of the Problem,”
the problem should always be written in question form.
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5. _______ Research must always be conducted prior to forming a hypothesis.
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II.
Order and name each step of the scientific method: (3pts)
III.
Read each experiment and answer the following questions. (3.5pts)
A student conducted the following experiment and measured the time needed
for ice cubes to melt when placed in a water cup in each case.
Study the data and then answer the question.
Type of cup
Number of ice cubes
Temp. of water
used
plastic cup
4
60 C
plastic cup
4
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1. What are the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?
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2. Form a hypothesis to be tested by the above experiment.
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