Science and Engineering Quiz

Which of the following questions is testable through an experiment?

• Why is the sky blue?

• Are unicorns real?

• What is the best flavor of ice cream?

• How does the amount of sunlight affect plant growth?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

In an experiment to see how different amounts of water affect plant growth, which is the independent variable?

• The type of plant

• The amount of sunlight

• The amount of water

• The height of the plant

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Ask

• Plan

• Imagine

• Create

Which statement is an observation?

• The squirrel is gathering nuts for winter

• The bark feels rough to the touch

• The leaves are green because of chlorophyll

• The tree is old and wise

What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

• Question, Experiment, Hypothesis, Conclude, Analyze

• Experiment, Question, Hypothesis, Analyze, Conclude

• Hypothesis, Question, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude

• Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude

Which of these is a controlled variable in an experiment testing how different types of soil affect plant growth?

• The amount of sunlight each plant receives

• The amount of water given to each plant

• The type of soil used

• The height of the plants

Which question is NOT testable through an experiment?

• How does temperature affect the speed of a chemical reaction?

• What is the most beautiful color?

• Does the size of a parachute affect its falling speed?

• How does the amount of fertilizer affect tomato plant growth?

What is the dependent variable in an experiment testing how different amounts of sleep affect test scores?

• The time of day the test is taken

• The test scores

• The difficulty of the test

• The amount of sleep

Which step of the engineering design process involves brainstorming possible solutions?

• Ask

• Imagine

• Plan

• Create

Which statement is an inference rather than an observation?

• The rock is heavier than a feather

• The rock sinks in water

• The rock is gray and smooth

• The rock was formed millions of years ago