Science Olympiad Entrance Exam 2013-2014

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1.

Max is designing an experiment.His question is:What is a logical way to make "ooblay" (cornstarch in water) without making a mess.Which of these answers his question:
- A.
  
  Put paper towels around the area.
- B.
  
  Mix it with a cleaning solution
- C.
  
  Dump the finished product into a tesla coil
2.

Name the first step in the scientific method.
- A.
  
  Imagine the end of the world
- B.
  
  Ask questions
- C.
  
  Make an experiment
- D.
  
  Write down what supplies you'd need
3.

Jack and Kaleb are conducting an experiment for their question: What happens when you puncture a spray foam bottle.What do you think they will need?
- A.
  
  A knife,a spray foam bottle,protective clothing.
- B.
  
  A beaker,
- C.
  
  A measuring stick
4.

Which variable could be measured during an experiment?
- A.
  
  Independent Variable
- B.
  
  Dependent Variable
5.

Which could be a factor that remains at the same phases of an experiment?
- A.
  
  Observation
- B.
  
  Constant(s)
- C.
  
  Technology
- D.
  
  Variable(s)
6.

What are new products or tools made, because of knowledge gained through science called?
- A.
  
  Observation(s)
- B.
  
  Inference(s)
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Technology
- E.
  
  Scientific Method(s)
7.

What is the name of the first three elements on the Periodic Table?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen
- B.
  
  Hydrogen, Lithium, Oxygen
- C.
  
  Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen
- D.
  
  Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium
8.

What is an educated statement that could be tested called?
- A.
  
  Observation(s)
- B.
  
  Science
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Scientific Method(s)
9.

What are step-by-step approaches to solving problems called?
- A.
  
  Science
- B.
  
  Technology
- C.
  
  Scientific Method(s)
- D.
  
  Inference(s)
10.

What is a conclusion about an observation called?
- A.
  
  Hypothesis
- B.
  
  Science
- C.
  
  Inference(s)
- D.
  
  Scientific Method(s)
11.

What is it called if I use my senses to gather bits of information called?
- A.
  
  Control(s)
- B.
  
  Science
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Observation(s)
12.

What is the 1st step to the scientific method?
- A.
  
  Observe and Infer
- B.
  
  Recognize the Problem
- C.
  
  Plan the Experiment
- D.
  
  Analyze your Data
- E.
  
  Communicate