Trimester 1-Quiz A

How many steps are in the scientific method?

• 2
• 9
• 8
• 10

What do you use to make observation?

• Reasoning
• Your five senses
• Your emotions
• Gravity

Why is it important to research your topic before forming a hypothesis?

• To avoid plagiarism
• To make sure it is correct
• To learn what others have already discovered about your topic
• To make sure it is grammatically correct

Which hypothesis is written correctly?

• Plant grow taller if they have more water.
• If a plant gets more water it will grow taller.
• If a plant grows taller then that means it got more water.
• If a plant gets more water, then it will grow taller.

Which of the following is a QUANTITATIVE observation?

• Writing down notes about the shape of a tomato
• Noting the feeding patterns of birds at the park
• Weighing the oranges you bought from the farmers market
• Drawing a diagram of a new species of plant you saw

Which of the following is a QUANTITATIVE observation?

• Sara has too many best friends
• The slug has 4 noses
• The dog was shivering out in the cold
• I am going to fail the test because I did not study

What is a QUALITATIVE observation?

• An observation you can measure
• An observation you do not understand
• An observation you can observe
• An observation you share with others

What is a QUANTITATIVE observation?

• An observation you make by guessing
• An observation you observe
• An observation you measure
• An observation you make using your five senses

What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess
• An educated guess
• An incorrect guess
• The correct prediction

Which of the following is a good scientific question?

• Why is the sky blue?
• What is the meaning of life?
• How does temperature affect the growth of plants?
• Who is the best singer?