Science Quiz

Lily observed the weather patterns for a week and made an interpretation based on her observations and prior knowledge. What is this process called?

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Predicting

• Observing

During a science fair, Abigail and Rohan gathered various facts, figures, and other evidence through observations. What is the term for these collected pieces of information?

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Theory

Isla and Scarlett are conducting an experiment to see how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth. What is the one factor that all scientists change during an experiment called?

• Responding Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Manipulated Variable

• Predicting Variable

During a science class, Lily uses one or more of her senses to gather information about a plant. What is this process called?

• Predicting

• Observing

• Hypothesis

• Inference

In Mason's science experiment, what is the factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable?

• Controlled Variable

• Independent Variable

• Responding Variable

• Predicting Variable

Aiden is trying to determine what the weather will be like next week based on the patterns he has observed over the past month. What is this process called?

• Hypothesis

• Observing

• Predicting

• Inference

During a science fair, Aria and Rohan presented a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations. What is this concept called?

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Variable

Aria and Mia are conducting an experiment in their science class. What is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question that must be testable?

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Variable

Mia and Anika are conducting an experiment in their science class. What describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions?

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Variable

During a science fair, Abigail and Jackson are trying to understand what the ongoing process of discovery in science is called. What is it?

• Scientific Inquiry

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Predicting