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I. Multiple choice: Read each question carefully. Choose and encircle
the best answer.
1. Who is credited with discovering bacteria, sperm cells, and blood cells using microscopes at a high magnification?
a) Stephen Hawking b) Paulo Campos
c) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek d) Albert Einstein
2. You want to see the moon clearly. Which of the following tools would be most helpful?
a) Telescope b) Microscope
c) Magnifying glass d) Eyeglasses
3. Which is the most appropriate tool for measuring the length of your pencil?
a) Beaker b) Ruler
c) Meterstick d) Tape measure
4. What property of water can be measured using a graduated cylinder?
a) Mass b) Weight c) Volume d) Temperature
5. Mia wants to heat a glass tube so she can bend it. Which tool should she use?
a) Hot Plate b) Bunsen burner
c) Platform Balance d) Gas Stove
6. Ben wants to view small or minuscule objects. Which tool should he use?
a) Magnifying Glass b) Telescope
c) Microscope d) Eyeglasses
7. Who is the Father of Nuclear Medicine?
a) Stephen Hawking b) Antonie Cruz
c) Paulo Campos d) Albert Ramirez
8. Which tool should you use to measure weight?
a) Beaker b) Thermometer
c) Spring Balance d) Platform Balance
9. What tool measures the hotness and or coldness of a substance or object.
a) Mass b) Thermometer c) Spring Balance d) Beaker
10. Which tool uses electricity and less harmful.
a) Hot Plate b) Alcohol lamp
c) Bunsen Burner d) Gas Stove
11. What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
a) To provide a baseline for comparison.
b) To test the independent variable.
c) To ensure the experiment is ethical.
d) To collect qualitative data.
12. Which of the following is an example of a testable hypothesis?
a) Plants need sunlight to grow.
b) The universe is vast and mysterious.
c) Chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
d) Happiness is a state of mind.
13. What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
a) Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is descriptive.
b) Qualitative data is descriptive, while quantitative data is numerical.
c) Qualitative data is collected through experiments, while quantitative
data is collected through observations.
d) Qualitative data is used to form hypotheses, while quantitative data
is used to draw conclusions.
14. What is the role of observation in the scientific method?
a) To test a hypothesis.
b) To draw a conclusion.
c) To gather information about the world.
d) To communicate results to others.
15. Why is it important to repeat an experiment multiple times?
a) To ensure the results are accurate.
b) To make the experiment more interesting.
c) To collect more data.
d) To satisfy the scientific community.
16. What is a scientific theory?
a) A proven fact. b) An educated guess.
c) A well-supported explanation of a phenomenon.
d) A hypothesis that has been tested once.
17. Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a) Observation b) Hypothesis
c) Experiment d) Prediction
18. What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?
a) A hypothesis is an educated guess, while a prediction is a statement
about what will happen in the future.
b) A hypothesis is a statement about what will happen in the future,
while a prediction is an educated guess.
c) A hypothesis is tested through experiments, while a prediction is
not.
d) A hypothesis is based on observations, while a prediction is based
on theories.
19. What is the role of analysis in the scientific method?
a) To interpret the data collected during an experiment.
b) To form a hypothesis.
c) To design an experiment.
d) To communicate results to others.
20. Why is it important to share scientific results with others?
a) To get credit for the research.
b) To allow other scientists to verify the findings.
c) To make the research more interesting.
d) To satisfy the scientific community.
21. Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?
a) The amount of water given to a plant.
b) The height of a plant.
c) The type of fertilizer used on a plant.
d) The amount of sunlight a plant receives.
22. What is the difference between an independent variable and a
dependent variable?
a) An independent variable is changed by the scientist, while a
dependent variable is measured.
b) An independent variable is measured, while a dependent variable is
changed by the scientist. c) An independent variable is a constant, while a dependent variable is a variable.
d) An independent variable is a variable, while a dependent variable is
a constant.
23. What is a controlled variable?
a) A variable that is changed by the scientist.
b) A variable that is measured by the scientist.
c) A variable that is kept the same throughout the experiment.
d) A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.
24. Which of the following is an example of a controlled variable in an
experiment testing the effect of fertilizer on plant growth?
a) The amount of water given to the plants.
b) The type of fertilizer used.
c) The height of the plants.
d) The amount of sunlight the plants receive.
25. What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
a) A scientific law describes a pattern in nature, while a scientific
theory explains why that pattern exists.
b) A scientific theory describes a pattern in nature, while a scientific
law explains why that pattern exists.
c) A scientific law is a hypothesis that has been tested once, while a
scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been tested many times.
d) A scientific law is a proven fact, while a scientific theory is an
educated guess.
26. What is the role of peer review in the scientific process?
a) To ensure that research is accurate and unbiased.
b) To give scientists credit for their work.
c) To make research more interesting.
d) To satisfy the scientific community.
27. What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
a) An observation is a statement about what is seen, while an
inference is an explanation of what is seen.
b) An observation is an explanation of what is seen, while an inference
is a statement about what is seen.
c) An observation is a fact, while an inference is an opinion.
d) An observation is based on evidence, while an inference is based on
speculation. 28. Why is it important to use precise language when describing scientific observations?
a) To make the research more interesting.
b) To avoid confusion and ensure that others understand the findings.
c) To satisfy the scientific community.
d) To make the research more credible.
29. What is the role of skepticism in the scientific method?
a) To challenge existing ideas and theories.
b) To ensure that research is accurate and unbiased.
c) To make research more interesting.
d) To satisfy the scientific community.
30. Why is the scientific method a valuable tool for understanding the world?
a) It is a systematic and logical approach to solving problems.
b) It allows scientists to test their ideas and draw conclusions based on
evidence.
c) It helps to ensure that research is accurate and unbiased.
d) All of the above.
II. True or False: Read each statement carefully. Write "True" if the statement is correct, or "False" if not, write your answer next to each statement.
1. A scientist always starts an experiment by forming a hypothesis. _______
2. Scientists only use one tool at a time in their experiments. _______
3. A microscope is used to see very small things. _______
4. A scientist's job is to prove their hypothesis is correct. _______
5. Scientists only conduct experiments in a laboratory. _______
6. A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids. _______
7. Scientists always work alone. _______
8. A scientist's work is never finished. _______
9. The scientific method is a step-by-step process for investigating questions.
_______
10. All scientists wear lab coats. _______
III. Enumeration: Give at least five (5) Notable Scientist, both
