Name _________________________________ Date _________________________ Core _______
Scientific Inquiry Quiz
Multiple Choice
Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left.
1. ____ A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is a
a.
b.
c.
d.
scientific law.
hypothesis.
manipulated variable.
scientific theory.
2. ____ A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is a
a.
b.
c.
d.
scientific law.
responding variable.
manipulated variable.
scientific theory.
3. ___ Slope is
1.
2.
3.
4.
the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change.
a set of data from a controlled experiment.
a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.
a smooth line drawn between points on a graph to reflect the general trend.
4. ____ A factor that can change in an experiment is called a
1.
2.
3.
4.
conclusion.
variable.
hypothesis.
theory.
5. ____ A measure of the amount of matter an object contains is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
density.
volume.
mass.
weight.
Fill in the Blank
Fill in the line to complete each statement.
6.
The _____________________ is the point where the axes of a graph cross.
7. The basic unit of length in the SI system is the ________________________.
8.
A(n) ________________________ is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a
particular set of circumstances.
9. List the 6 steps of the Scientific Method/Inquiry in the proper order below:
Step 1 - ______________________________________________
Step 2 - ______________________________________________
Step 3 - ______________________________________________
Step 4 - ______________________________________________
Step 5 - ______________________________________________
Step 6 - ______________________________________________
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10. What is the density of an object that has a mass of 64g and a volume of 20 cm3? ________________________
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True or False
If the statement is true, write true. If it is false, change the underlined word or words to make the statement true.
11. ____________________ The measure of the force of gravity acting on an object is called mass.
12. ____________________ On a graph, the vertical axis is labeled with the name of the responding variable.
13. ____________________ The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is the controlled variable.
14. ____________________ Zero on the Celsius scale is the temperature that scientists consider to be the coldest possible
temperature.
Essay
15. How could having scientific literacy be beneficial to your health? Answer in complete sentences.
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16. What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable? Answer in complete sentences.
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Analysis
Use the graph below to answer the following questions.
17. What are the manipulated variable and the responding variable in the data graphed above?
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18. What is the slope of this graph? Show your work (on a separate piece of paper if necessary).
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19. What trend can you identify in this graph?
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