Science Skills Quiz

Which step of the scientific method involves making an educated guess?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusion

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Wind

• Water

In an ecosystem, which of the following is a producer?

• Lion

• Grass

• Mushroom

• Eagle

What type of energy is stored in food?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Electrical Energy

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

Which of the following is a property of matter?

• Color

• Speed

• Sound

• Light

What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Buoyancy

What is the term for a change in the state of matter from solid to liquid?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Condensation

• Sublimation

Which phase of the moon is completely dark?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter