Science Process Skills Quiz

What is observing?

• Conducting a controlled test

• Grouping objects into categories

• Using senses to gather information

• Making predictions about the future

What does classifying involve?

• Measuring length and volume

• Grouping objects based on characteristics

• Making interpretations from observations

• Comparing similarities and differences

Which tool is used for measuring length?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Scale

• Compass

What is inferring?

• Making interpretations based on observations

• Sharing findings through reports

• Grouping objects into categories

• Conducting a controlled test

What does comparing mean?

• Gathering information using senses

• Using tools to measure

• Making predictions about the future

• Identifying similarities and differences

What is experimenting?

• Conducting a controlled test

• Sharing findings through visual means

• Making interpretations from observations

• Grouping objects based on characteristics

What does predicting involve?

• Classifying materials

• Measuring temperature

• Observing characteristics

• Anticipating future events

What is the purpose of communicating in science?

• Classifying objects

• Sharing findings and explanations

• Conducting experiments

• Making predictions

Which of the following is an example of measuring?

• Making a hypothesis

• Observing plant growth

• Grouping animals by size

• Using a ruler to find length

What is an example of inferring?

• Measuring the height of a tree

• A plant wilting due to lack of water

• Classifying rocks as igneous or sedimentary

• Comparing two different birds