Ch 1 Vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of a scientific investigation?

• Reading a storybook

• Observing how fast a plant grows in sunlight

• Drawing a picture of a tree

• Watching a movie about animals

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What is the main purpose of using reference materials in science?

• To make up new facts

• To support understanding and obtain information

• To draw pictures

• To write stories

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Which of the following best describes an observation in science?

• Guessing what will happen next

• Using your senses to gather information

• Making up a story

• Giving your opinion

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What do scientists use to support their explanations?

• Their favorite color

• Evidence from observations and experiments

• What their friends say

• Their imagination

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Which of the following is an example of keeping a record of an observation?

• Writing down how many times a bird visits a feeder each day

• Drawing a picture of your favorite animal

• Telling a friend about your weekend

• Making up a story about space

What is an inference?

• A fact you can see or measure

• A conclusion based on observations

• A type of plant

• A kind of experiment

Which of the following is NOT a step in a scientific investigation?

• Asking a question

• Making observations

• Telling a joke

• Collecting data

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What is the difference between an opinion and evidence in science?

• Opinions are always correct, evidence is not

• Evidence is based on facts and observations, opinions are personal beliefs

• Evidence is a guess, opinions are proven

• There is no difference

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Why do scientists communicate their results?

• To keep secrets

• To share what they learned with others

• To win a prize

• To make up stories

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Which of the following is an example of data collected during an investigation?

• The number of seeds that sprouted in each pot

• The name of your favorite scientist

• The color you like best

• The title of a science book

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