Science Olympiad Entrance Exam 2013-2014
Know our science. Take this quiz. (Recommended for science Olympiad Contestants)
- 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
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