Science Chapter 1

Question 1

The careful study of the wonders of the universe

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

A person who works to understand more about the universe

Answer 2

Scientist

Question 3

Two reasons why we study science

Answer 3

To glorify God and to help others

Question 4

When science is put to practical use

Answer 4

Technology

Question 5

Who invented the scientific method?

Answer 5

Sir Francis Bacon

Question 6

Looking carefully

Answer 6

Observing

Question 7

Sensible guess or prediction

Answer 7

Hypothesis

Question 8

Procedure to answer a question and test a hypothesis

Answer 8

Experiment

Question 9

A decision based on evidence

Answer 9

Scientific conclusion

Question 10

What a scientist follows rather than his or her ideas

Answer 10

Evidence

Question 11

If you want to think like a scientist It is important to start with?

Answer 11

One question

Question 12

Who plans a fair experiment to test a hypothesis?

Answer 12

A scientist

Question 13

The parts of an experiment a scientist controls?

Answer 13

Variables

Question 14

The part of an experiment a scientist changes

Answer 14

Independent Variable

Question 15

All the variables that will stay the same

Answer 15

Dependent Variables

Question 16

A procedure scientist design to test a hypothesis

Answer 16

Experiment

Question 17

The part of an experiment that is changed to test the hypothesis

Answer 17

Independent variable

Question 18

The parts of an experiment that stays the same

Answer 18

Controlled variable

Question 19

The part of an experiment measured to test the results

Answer 19

Dependent variable

Question 20

T or F - use only one independent variable in an experiment

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T or F - A wise scientist follows his own ideas.

Answer 21

False - a wise scientist follows evidence.

Question 22

T or F - A hypothesis predicts the results of your research.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T or F - forming a hypothesis starts with one statement.

Answer 23

False - forming a hypothesis starts with one question

Question 24

A diagram that shows data

Answer 24

Graph

Question 25

A part of a circle graph that represents a certain fraction or part of the whole

Answer 25

Sector

Question 26

The amount from one line to the next on a graph

Answer 26

Interval

Question 27

A location on a line graph that represents data

Answer 27

Point

Question 28

Data on a graph that can help predict future data

Answer 28

Trend

Question 29

What kind of graph compares different amounts?

Answer 29

Bar Graph

Question 30

What graph shows How things change over time?

Answer 30

Line Graph

Question 31

What graph shows Parts of a whole?

Answer 31

A pie, or circle, graph

Question 32

What kind of graph can show trends?

Answer 32

Line graph - can be upward or downward

Question 33

What kind of graph is needed to record data for rainfall each month over a one-year period?

Answer 33

Line graph

Question 34

What kind of graph is needed to show the fraction of time spent each day on schoolwork for a week?

Answer 34

Circle, or pie, graph

Question 35

What kind of graph is needed to show the number of each kind of plant in your garden?

Answer 35

Bar graph

Question 36

A place where scientists work

Answer 36

Laboratory

Question 37

What protects your eyes?

Answer 37

Goggles

Question 38

Why do scientists where gloves?

Answer 38

To protect their skin from certain materials and germs

Question 39

What protects your nose, mouth and lungs?

Answer 39

A mask

Question 40

What do scientists use to record specific times that experiments start or stop?

Answer 40

Clocks

Question 41

What counts down time and reminds you to check an experiment for observation or to gather data?

Answer 41

A timer

Question 42

What counts up time and helps record amounts of time very precisely?

Answer 42

Stopwatch

Question 43

A universal decimal measuring system based on the meter and kilogram

Answer 43

Metric system

Question 44

Measures temperature of a substance

Answer 44

Thermometer

Question 45

What measures weight?

Answer 45

A scale

Question 46

What measures length, width or height?

Answer 46

A ruler

Question 47

A cylinder- shaped container used to measure liquid

Answer 47

Beaker

Question 48

Similar to a beaker, but has a narrow neck and opening

Answer 48

Flask

Question 49

Used to hold, mix or heat small amounts of liquid

Answer 49

Test tube

Question 50

What can be used to prevent spilling?

Answer 50

A funnel

Question 51

What is a good tool to use when measuring out or using very small amounts of liquid?

Answer 51

Eye dropper

Question 52

A common tool scientist use to see something more closely

Answer 52

A hand lens

Question 53

Makes a small thing look larger

Answer 53

Magnify

Question 54

Uses lenses and light and can focus on small details

Answer 54

Microscope

Question 55

Excellent tool for observing things that are far away

Answer 55

Binoculars

Question 56

Best tool for observing things in outer space

Answer 56

Telescope

Question 57

You are conducting an experiment using chemicals. What do you need to wear to protect your eyes?

Answer 57

Goggles

Question 58

What should you use to measure how long it takes your friend to run up the stairs?

Answer 58

Stopwatch

Question 59

You are preparing microscope slides to examine pond water. Which measuring tool would help place a drop on the slide?

Answer 59

Eye dropper

Question 60

What viewing tool would help you observe a deer in its natural habitat?

Answer 60

Binoculars

Question 61

What viewing tool would help you observe the stars or other heavenly bodies?

Answer 61

Telescope