This is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable
Independant variable
Which of the following animals can sleep standing up A) Horse, B) Dog, C) Cat
Horse
Which of the following compounds is commonly known as “dry ice” and can create a spooky fog effect for a Christmas party? A) Carbon Dioxide B) Nitrogen C) Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”
Mitochondria
What is the name of the Disney villain who is the sea witch in “The Little Mermaid”?
Ursula
This type of data is collected through observations and measurements that can be expressed numerically
Quantitative data
Which of the following mammals has the longest gestation period A) Elephant, B) Whale, C) Rhinoceros
Elephant
Which of the following sugars is the main ingredient in candy canes and gives them their sweet taste? A) Glucose, B) Fructose, C) Sucrose
Sucrose
Which planet is known as the “morning star” or “evening star” due to its bright appearance in the sky
Venus
Which of the following bands is known for the song “Bohemian Rhapsody”? A) The Beatles B) Queen C) Led Zeppelin
Queen
This is a statement that predicts the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
Hypothesis
Which of the following birds has the ability to fly backwards A) Hummingbird, B) Sparrow, C) Owl
Hummingbird
Which of the following elements is used in the filament of Christmas lights to make them glow brightly? A) Tungsten B) Copper C) Silver
Tungsten
Which element is liquid at room temperature and is often used in thermometers
Mercury
Which Disney princess has a pet tiger named Rajah
Jasmine (Aladdin)
This group in an experiment does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do
Control
Which of the following mammals has fingerprints so similar to humans that they can confuse crime scene investigators A) Koala, B) Gorilla, C) Panda
Koala
Which of the following processes is used to make artificial snow that feels cold to the touch. A) Endothermic Reaction B) Exothermic Reaction C) Sublimation
Endothermic
Which of the following elements is known for its distinctive smell and is often used in matches and fireworks. A) Sulfur B) Phosphorus C) Chlorine
Sulfur
Which series of books are fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien featuring a hobbit named Frodo Baggins
Lord of the Rings
This term describes how often you completed an experiment
Reliabilit/Repeatability
Which of the following animals can sleep with one eye open? A) Dolphin B) Cat C) Rabbit
Dolphin
Which of the following gases is used to fill snow globes to create a swirling snow effect. A) Argon B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Which of the following elements is used in balloons and blimps because it is lighter than air and non-flammable. A) Helium B) Hydrogen C) Nitrogen
Helium
Which of the following books was written by George Orwell and features a dystopian society under constant surveillance? A) Brave New World B) 1984 C) Fahrenheit 451
1984