Multiple Choice: Read each question and chose the best answer.

1. The process of gathering information through the senses is called:

    a. analyzing
    b. concluding
    c. hypothesizing
    d. inferring
    e. observing

2. An idea, structure, or system that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a:

    a. constant
    b. hypothesis
    c. law
    d. model
    e. variable

3. A factor in an experiment that changes from the manipulation of the independent variable is the:

    a. constant
    b. control
    c. dependant variable
    d. hypothesis
    e. observation

4. A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the

    a. constant
    b. control
    c. dependant variable
    d. hypothesis
    e. independent variable

5. An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is:

    a. an exercise
    b. an experiment
    c. a constant
    d. a problem

6. When designing an experiment, the first step is to:

    a. analyze the data
    b. list a procedure
    c. state a hypothesis
    d. state the problem

7. A factor that is manipulated in an experiment to change the dependant variable is the:

    a. constant
    b. control
    c. dependant variable
    d. hypothesis
    e. independent variable

8. A testable prediction about a possible solution to a problem called:

    a. a conclusion
    b. an exercise
    c. an experiment
    d. a hypothesis
    e. a variable

9. A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the:

    a. constant
    b. control
    c. dependant variable
    d. hypothesis
    e. independent variable

10. The prefix milli- means:

    a. 1000
    b. 100
    c. 0.01
    d. 0.001
    e. 0.0001

11. A beaker contains 0.32 Liters of water. What is the volume of water in milliliters?
    a. 320 mL                               
    b. 32 mL
    c. 3.2 mL
    d. 0.32 mL
    e. 0.032 mL

12. The best type of graph to use to display continuous data such as time vs. temperature is 

    a.  a bar graph
    b. a line graph
    c. a circle graph
    d. a scatter graph

13. The prefix kilo- means:

    a. 1000
    b. 100
    c. 0.01
    d. 0.001
    e. 0.0001

14. The correct symbol for the SI, or metric system, base unit of temperature is:

    a. ^oC
    b. ^oF
    c. degrees
    d. ^oS
    e. ^oT

15. How many meters are there in 1865 cm?

    a. 0.1865
    b. 1.865
    c. 18.65
    d. 186.5
    e. 18,650

16. the variable plotted on the horizontal, or x-axis, of a graph is called the:

    a. dependant variable
    b. independent variable
    c. variable with the largest range
    d. variable with the smallest range

  Check Answers

Questions or comments to Joan.Carboni@fcps.edu or  Candace.Baxter@fcps.edu
This page last updated on 07/06/06