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4th grade science study test for Bowling's science classes
- 1.A condition that is NOT changed in a scientific investigation is called a/an __________________
- A.
Variable
- B.
Constant
- C.
Hypothesis
- D.
Experiment
- 2.A scientific investigation in which one variable is changed and all the others are kept the same is a/an ______________________
- A.
Controlled experiment
- B.
Scientific method
- C.
Hypothesis
- D.
Constant
- 3.A set of steps designed to test a specific hypothesis is a/an
- A.
Scientific method
- B.
Variable
- C.
Standard
- D.
Experiment
- 4.A statement of what you think will happen in an experiment and why is called a/an ______________________
- A.
Observation
- B.
Constant
- C.
Scientific method
- D.
Hypothesis
- 5.An untested conclusion based on observations in a/an _______________________
- A.
Inference
- B.
Hypothesis
- C.
Variable
- D.
Scientific method
- 6.A tool with several lenses that can magnify an object many times is a/an _________________.
- A.
Magnifying lens
- B.
Bug box
- C.
Microscope
- D.
Ruler
- 7.The set of steps scientists follow to figure out how things work and affect each other is the ______________________
- A.
Hypothesis
- B.
Scientific method
- C.
Inference
- D.
Controlled experiment
- 8.An accepted measure is a/an __________________
- A.
Standard measure
- B.
Variable measure
- C.
Constant measure
- D.
Inferred measure
- 9.An element in an experiment that can be changed is a/an _________________
- A.
Experiment
- B.
Constant
- C.
Hypothesis
- D.
Variable
- 10.The amount of space a liquid takes up is its ___________________
- A.
Height
- B.
Volume
- C.
Width
- D.
Length
- 11.A ruler, a flexible tape measure and a meter stick are all tools for __________________
- A.
Measurings volume
- B.
Measuring length
- C.
Measuring weight
- D.
Measuring temperature
- 12.Graduated cylinders, beakers, and droppers are all tools for _________________ of liquids
- A.
Measuring volume
- B.
Measuring length
- C.
Measuring weight
- D.
Measuring temperature
- 13.A thermometer is a tool used for _____________________________
- A.
Measuring volume
- B.
Measuring length
- C.
Measuring weight
- D.
Measuring temperature
- 14.Mass can be measured by using a ________________________
- A.
Graduated cylinder
- B.
Thermometer
- C.
Ruler
- D.
Pan balance
- 15.The pull of gravity on an object can be measured by a _________________________.
- A.
Spring scale
- B.
Meter stick
- C.
Dropper
- D.
Microscope
- 16.The tool for observing that magnifies objects several times is a/an _________________________
- A.
Magnifying lens
- B.
Bug box
- C.
Microscope
- D.
Glass
- 17.The tool for observing that makes objects appear larger is a/an ______________________________.
- A.
Glass
- B.
Microscope
- C.
Bug box
- D.
Magnifying lens
- 18.A tool used for observing live insects is a _____________________.
- A.
Microscope
- B.
Magnifying lens
- C.
Bug box
- D.
Glass
- 19.Tweezers and forceps are tools used for __________________.
- A.
Measuring
- B.
Handling
- C.
Observing
- D.
Classifying
- 20.When you use your senses to gather information, you are _____________________.
- A.
Observing
- B.
Inferring
- C.
Predicting
- D.
Comparing
- 21.When you observe and form an untested conclusion based on your observations, you are _____________________.
- A.
Observing
- B.
Inferring
- C.
Predicting
- D.
Comparing
- 22.When you describe the ways things are alike and ways they are different, you are ___________________.
- A.
Observing
- B.
Inferring
- C.
Predicting
- D.
Comparing
- 23.When you use your knowledge to guess what will happen next, you are ________________________.
- A.
Observing
- B.
Inferring
- C.
Predicting
- D.
Comparing
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