Nature of Science
What does a Scientist do before they start an Investigation?
A. Form a hypothesis B. Collect Data C. Ask a Question D. State a Conclusion
C. Ask a Question
The scratch test is used to describe what property of minerals?
A. color B. hardness C. luster D. texture
B. hardness
A group of stars, gas, and dust is called a________
A. Galaxy B.Planet C. Solar System D. Universe
A. Galaxy
Is crumpling a piece of aluminum foil an example of a physical change or chemical change?
Physical Change
What are the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly?
A. egg, larva, pupa, adult B. adult, tadpole, seedling C. seed, seedling, flower D. baby, toddler, adolecscent
A. egg, larva, pupa, adult
Two sea shells were found on the beach. They appear to be almost the same size, but they have different shapes. How could Ella determine if their volume is the same?
Drop each one in a beaker of water to see which raises the water level the most.
What part of the water cycle happens when snow on top of a mountain melts?
A. groundwater B. condensation C. precipitation D. run-off
D. run-off
A small chunk of rock passing through Earth's atmosphere is called a _________
A. Asteroid B. Comet C. Meteor
C. Meteor
Which of these materials is NOT a good conductor of electricity?
A. Nail B. Copper C. Aluminum D. Rubber
D. Rubber
Flowering plants and Non-flowering plants both make seeds. True or False
False
A snails response to stimuli is being investigated. The following substances are on a paper towel: Syrup, lemon juice, vinegar, and water. The snail is put in the center of the paper towel to see how it would respond. How could you use observations to draw a conclusion?
Watch the snail to see which substance it goes to
What part of the water cycle is happening when water from plants is evaporated through the leaves?
A.traspiration B. evaporation C. condensation D. precipitation
A. transpiration
Which characteristic below is true for all the outer planets, but not the inner planets?
A. Have moons B. are gas giants C. no atmosphere D. have a rocky surface
C. no atmosphere
Which surface will friction be the greatest when a block of wood slides across it?
A. Ice B. Sandpaper C.Glass D. Carpet
B. Sandpaper
Human organs sometimes have similar functions to plant structures. Which plant structure is most similar in function to a human skeleton?
A. Leaf B. Root C. Stem D. Flower
C. stem
Which of the following is NOT always part of conducting an experiment?
A. collecting and recording data B. Conducting a controlled test C. Doing at least 3 trials D. proving your hypothesis is correct
D. Proving your hypothesis is correct
Which type of rock forms when magma cools?
A. sedimentary B. metamorphic C. igneous
C. igneous
The first quarter happens on May 1. What moon phase will happen on May 14th?
A. new Moon B. last quarter C. waning gibbous D. full moon
D. full Moon
What energy transformation occurs when you plug a lamp into a socket?
A. Heat to Light B. Light to Heat
C. Electric to Light to Heat D. Electric to Heat
C. Electric to Light to Heat
Which human organ plays a role in helping you to digest food?
A. small intestine B. heart C. lungs D. epidermis
C. small intestine
Regina is writing a lab report about a class field study on wetland animals. Preston is writing a lab report about a class experiment on how sunlight affects the evaporation of water. Which of the following should NOT be included in either student's lab report?
F. data G. measurements H. observations I. opinions
I. opinions
What type of cloud is most associated with Thunderstorms?
A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus
B. Cumulonimbus
What do all planets have in common?
A. They are all made of rock and ice. B.They all have rings or moons as satellites. C. They are all nearly round and orbit the sun. D. They all rotate on an axis and orbit the Earth.
C. They are all nearly round and orbit the sun.
A roller coaster moving swiftly around a loop is an example of what type of energy?
A. Physical B. Chemical C. Potential
D. Mechanical
D. Mechanical
In the life cycle of a plant the first step is seed germination. During the second step, the plant grows. What occurs in the next step of the life cycle of a plant?
A. Death B. Flowers Grow C. Leaves turn brown D. The fruit releases seeds
B. Flowers Grow