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4th Grade Nature of Science Review
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An organized set of steps that scientists follow in order to answer a question is called the:
scientific analysis
hypothesis
scientific way
scientific method
2
Is the statement about the beaker below an observation or an inference?
observation
Inference
3
What should you do first before beginning an activity in science class?
Carefully handle everything at your science station.
Put on your safety googles right away.
Put on your lab coat
Listen to the teacher's directions before doing anything.
4
Which is an example of a two-dimensional model?
a floor plan
a model car
a diorama
a globe
5
Which tool would you use to look at the moon?
a telescope
a microscope
a thermometer
a hand lens
6
This is the process of asking questions and searching for answers.
tools
safety
hypothesis
inquiry
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Two scientists get different results for the same experiment. What should they do?
Say that both results are correct.
Use the results from the older scientist.
Go over the procedures to see why the results were different
use the result from the first experiment only
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A statement that predicts the outcome of the experiment.
conclusion
inference
evidence
hypothesis
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Why do scientists need to keep detailed and accurate records?
In order to be safe.
To show their hypothesis was correct.
To keep their discoveries a secret.
So other scientists can repeat their experiments.
10
Which is a three dimensional (3D) model?
a diagram
a globe
a bar graph
a map
11
What is a hypothesis?
an observation
a possible answer to a question
a problem to be solved
an accurate measurement
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Which of these is not a measurement tool?
hand lens
thermometer
balance
meter stick
13
In a fair test, how many variables can change?
as many as you want
just 2
only 1
at least 3
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Name this tool
heat sensor
thermostat
thermometer
hygrometer
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What do you call all the variables that you keep the same?
controlled variables
dependent variables
contrasting variable
independent variables
16
Which one of the following is NOT one of the steps of the scientific method?
Make an observation
Ask a question
Make a conclusion
Keep your data secret from other scientists
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A/An_________ is an object or device used to perform a task.
procedure
investigation
tool
evidence
18
Something that you measure in an experiment is called a(n)
independent variable.
hypothesis.
controlled variable.
dependent variable
19
Scientific knowledge is based on:
guesses
evidence
opinions
predictions
20
Which is an accurate observation of the picture below?
The ball in liquid Y has sunk
The ball in liquid Y is heavier than liquid Z
The ball in liquid Z will float in liquid Y
21
Observations and facts gained from experiments are ___________
evidence
inferences
hypotheses
predictions
22
Which of the following is not a question a scientist would ask?
What are books?
What kinds of rocks are on Earth's surface?
What causes earthquakes?
How do islands form?
23
Is the statement about the beaker below an observation or an inference?
Inference
Observation
24
What safety measure should always be taken when dealing with an unknown liquid?
Place the container of liquid on a high shelf
Use only a small amount of liquid at a time
Mix it immediately with other liquids
Never taste or smell the liquid in the bottle
25
A logical conclusion based on your observations is:
the data / results
an inference
an experiment
a variable
26
Which would not be a good resource for finding out about a type of rock?
an encyclopedia
the Internet
a math book
a science book
27
Which statement about the beaker is an observation?
The a beaker holds red juice.
The water is red.
There is 600 mL of liquid in a beaker.
This is water with red food coloring.
28
The one thing that you intentionally change in an experiment is called a(n)
hypothesis
independent variable
controlled variable
dependent variable
29
A set of step by step instructions in science is called a:
procedure
recipe
hypothesis
inference
30
The one variable that you change in an experiment to see its effect is called the:
controlled variable
inference variable
dependent variable
independent variable
31
This science tool is called a:
magnifying lens
macroscope
microscope
telescope