ICAS Science 6 2019

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Identifying Variables
(Worksheet 2)
________1. What skill is a scientist ________5. What do you call an experiment
using when she listens to the sounds that tests only one factor at a time by using a
that whales makes. comparison of a control group and an
A. making a hypothesis experimental group?
B. drawing conclusions A. a theory
C. interpreting data B. a dependent variable
D. making observations C. a controlled experiment
D.an independent variable
________ 2. What is the correct order of the
steps in the scientific method? ________6. Which of the following hypotheses
A. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test is written correctly?
hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, A. If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce
and communicate results. as high.
B. Ask a question, analyze results, make a B. Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.
hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw C. If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
conclusions, and communicate results. D. If a tennis ball is frozen, it won't bounce as
C. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, high as one that is not frozen.
analyze the results, ask a question, draw
conclusions, and communicate results. ________7. What do you call the process of
D. Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the obtaining information by using the senses?
hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, A. scientific method
and communicate results. B. conclusion
C. observation
________3. Which question would be the best D. inquiry
high level scientific question? ________8. What do you call a series of steps
A. Does the amount of salt in water affect the designed to help you solve problems and
temperature at which it boils? answer questions?
B. Who made the first microscope? A. scientific method
C. How many giraffes live in Africa? B. hypothesis
D. How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth? C. observation
D. experiment
________4. Which of the following is NOT a rule ________9. In an experiment, which variable is
when writing a hypothesis? changed?
A. it is a prediction. A. independent variable
B.it is an if/then statement B. experimental variable
C. it is testable C. controlled variable
D.it should restate the question D. dependent variable

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