The Nature of Science
Practice Test
1.
What is the best method to show a change in volume over time?
a.
model
b.
graph
c.
law
d.
theory
2.
What is the dependent variable in the graph in Figure 3?
Time
s
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Mass of product
g
1.5
3.2
4.3
6.0
7.7
9.2
10.4
12.1
a.
time
b.
product versus time
c.
mass
d.
weight
3.
What is the standard SI unit of weight?
a.
newton
b.
gram
c.
pound
d.
ounce
4.
An __________ is an explanation that is based on the results of repeated experiments.
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
hypothesis
b.
law
c.
theory
d.
control
5.
What is a hypothesis?
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
A hypothesis is the answer to a scientific question.
b.
A hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.
c.
A hypothesis is a suggested explanation of an observation.
d.
A hypothesis is the same as identifying the problem in the scientific method.
6.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
SC.H.1.4.3
a.
scientific laws
b.
dependent variables
c.
experiments
d.
theories
7.
Graphs and charts of data can be used for __________.
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
deciding on a control
b.
data analysis
c.
formation of a hypothesis
d.
testing the independent variable
8.
Which temperature scale is the standard in SI?
a.
the Celsius scale
b.
the Fahrenheit scale
c.
the Kelvin scale
d.
the absolute zero scale
9.
What part of an experiment is used to show that results are due to the condition being tested?
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
control
b.
independent variable
c.
hypothesis
d.
dependent variable
10.
What is the standard SI unit for measuring length?
a.
foot
b.
meter
c.
mile
d.
liter
