Scientific Method and Measurement Review

What is the process of gathering information by using your 5 senses called?

• observation

• inference

• theory

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

What scientific instrument is used to measure the mass of an object?

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Yard stick

What scientific instrument is used to measure liquid volume?

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Ruler

A _________________ is a testable prediction about what will happen in an experiment, written as an "if, then" statement.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Research

• Variable

What scientific instrument is used to measure distance?

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Omni-tool

7,000 g = ____ kg

• 70
• 700
• 7
• 0.07

What is the total mass on this balance?

• 30g

• 132.9g

• 132g

• 100g

What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?

• 100mL

• 90mL

• 80mL

• 88mL

What is the length of the paperclip?

• 4cm

• 3.8cm

• 3cm

• 2cm

What is an inference?

• Using your five senses to gather information

• a qualitative observation

• a quantitative observation

• Using an observation or what you already know to make a guess or assumption