Science Quiz

What is a testable explanation for a set of observations or a possible answer to a scientific question?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Science

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is an experiment in which only one variable is changed?

• Dependent Variable

• Theory

• Controlled Experiment

• Observation

What is a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Science

• Variable

What is the variable that is observed and changes in response to the independent variable?

• Independent Variable

• Controlled Experiment

• Dependent Variable

• Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is an object, event, idea, feeling, time period, or any other type of category you are trying to measure or manipulate?

• Variable

• Theory

• Science

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the factor in a controlled experiment that is changed on purpose?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Observation

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way?

• Science

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.K-ESS2-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

What is an organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world?

• Science

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which term refers to a possible explanation for a set of observations?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Science

• Observation

Which term describes a well-tested explanation that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Observation

• Science