
Laying the Foundations
Quiz by Bre Morris
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- Q1What is the first step in the scientific method?Formulating a hypothesisAnalyzing dataState the problemConducting an experiment30s
- Q2Which of the following is a hypothesis?Sunlight is important for plant growth.Watering plants daily is necessary.Plants can grow in the dark.If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller.30s
- Q3What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?To make observationsTo ask questionsTo test a hypothesisTo draw conclusions30s
- Q4What is the final step in the scientific method?Communicating resultsMaking an observationFormulating a hypothesisGathering data30s
- Q5Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?To ensure that the results are always positiveTo distract from the dependent variableTo compare results and determine the effect of the independent variableTo make the experiment more complicated30s
- Q6What is a constant in an experiment?A variable that is changedThe result being measuredA factor that remains the same throughout the experimentThe hypothesis being tested30s
- Q7Which part of an experiment is being measured or observed?Independent variableDependent variableConstantControl group30s
- Q8What is the main purpose of the scientific method?To provide a systematic way to explore and understand the natural worldTo only support existing beliefsTo make science complicatedTo prove theories without evidence30s
- Q9What is the purpose of a safety shower in the lab?To clean the floorTo quickly wash off harmful chemicals from your bodyTo wash your lab equipmentTo rinse your eyes30s
- Q10What should you do if you break a glass beaker in the lab?Pour water on it to wash it awayPick up the pieces with your handsInform your teacher and clean up the area carefullyLeave it there for someone else to clean up30s
- Q11Which of the following is a safe way to handle hot glassware?Place it on a paper towelRun cold water over it firstUse tongs or heat-resistant glovesUse your bare hands30s
- Q12If a line graph shows temperatures over a week, what does a downward sloping line from Monday to Wednesday indicate?The temperature fluctuates randomlyThe temperature is increasing over timeThe temperature is decreasing over timeThe temperature remains constant30s
- Q13What is the purpose of labeling the axes on a line graph?To identify the variables being representedTo limit the amount of data shownTo make the graph look nicerTo confuse the reader30s
- Q14What information does the y-axis typically represent in a line graph?The type of graph usedThe dependent variable being measuredThe title of the graphThe independent variable being controlled30s
- Q15When should you use a bar graph instead of a line graph?When illustrating relationships between two numerical values.When comparing different categories of data at a single point in time.When showing data trends over intervals of time.When displaying percentage distribution.30s