Understanding Science Chapter 0 Lesson Quiz A Matching

Name
Date
Lesson Quiz A
Class
LESSON 1
Chapter 0
Understanding Science
Matching
Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each term is
used only once.
Matching Set 1
1. a possible explanation of an observation that can
be tested by scientific investigations
2. an explanation of observations or events based
A. scientific theory
B. scientific law
C. hypothesis
on knowledge gained from many observations
and investigations
3. a description of a pattern or an event in nature
that is always true
Matching Set 2
4. using one or more of your senses to gather
information and take note of what occurs
5. a statement about what will happen next in
A. inference
B. observation
C. prediction
a sequence of events
drawn from prior knowledge or experience
Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question or statement, write the letter of the correct answer.
7. The question “How do rocks form?” would be most likely studied by a scientist
working in the field of
A. life science.
B. Earth science.
C. physical science.
8. What is the first step in most scientific inquiries?
A. ask a question
B. write a scientific law
C. communicate results
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Scientific Explanations
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6. a logical explanation of an observation that is