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Test Description: What is Science?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The goal of a scientist is to understand the natural world. To do this, a scientist plans and conducts ____________________________.
A
conclusions
B
observations
C
order
D
investigations
2) Scientists use the ______________ they gather to draw conclusions.
A
order
B
observations
C
evidence
D
opinions
3) A good scientist does not let his or her personal beliefs, or _________________, influence their study.
A
investigations
B
opinions
C
observations
D
conclusions
4) When scientists ______________________ they use their observations and prior knowledge to determine what is happening.
A
infer
B
classify
C
order
D
observe
5) Scientists use the evidence they gather to draw _________________.
A
observations
B
conclusions
C
investigations
D
communication
6) Angela wanted to _________________ how to planets are alike. So she made a list of their similar characteristics.
A
infer
B
observe
C
conclude
D
compare
7) Krystal was able to ________________ the rocks by sorting them into groups based on color.
A
order
B
compare
C
classify
D
investigate
8) Robbie knows it's important for scientists to __________________. So he explains the results of his investigation to his classmates.
A
classifies
B
orders
C
concludes
D
communicates
9) Dmitri _______________________ the feathers of a bird. He noted how they looked and felt.
A
infered
B
ordered
C
observed
D
classified
10) Juan organized the steps of his process from first to last. This is called _________________.
A
investigate
B
order
C
classify
D
observe
11) Scientists conduct investigations. What is the main reason for a scientific investigation?
A
to answer questions about the natural world
B
to practice doing experiments
C
to demonstrate recent discoveries
D
to learn about recent discoveries
12) Sometimes scientists replicate the research of other scientists. Which is the most likely reason scientists do this?
A
to verify that the work is accurate
B
to improve the research
C
to form new theories
D
to win prizes for their work
13) Christopher wanted to learn more about Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons. Which of the following sources would be Christopher's best choice?
A
his friends
B
the local newspaper
C
a neighborhood survey
D
a university's astronomy website
14) Joseph wonders what kinds of birds live in his neighborhood. What skill will Joseph use to investigate the variety of birds in his neighborhood?
A
order
B
communicate
C
observe
D
infer
15) Taylor made some observations and has a question she would like to answer. What should Taylor do next?
A
plan and conduct an investigation
B
form an opinion
C
draw conclusions and communicate results
D
analyze evidence
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