Quiz AnswersExperiment and Discover
1. The experiment run by Edward Muybridge where he photographed horses proved that...
A. the horse would not win the next race
B. when trotting or running, at least one hoof is on the ground at all times
C. when trotting or running, all four hooves of a horse leave the ground
D. it was difficult to photograph a running horse
2. Which of these is an objective statement?
A. There are no clouds in the sky today.
B. Eight of my friends like the color of the sky.
C. The blue color of the sky is a result of sunlight passing through the atmosphere.
D. All of the above.
3. The scientific method is...
A. a guaranteed good grade on a science fair project
B. a way to prove that something is true
C. a way to keep you from making mistakes in science
D. a series of steps used to solve problems and answer questions
4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
A. Identify a problem
B. Formulate a hypothesis
C. Conduct an experiment
D. Look up the answer
5. Which of the following is NOT a hypothesis?
A. Peanut butter will eventually turn rancid if it is not refrigerated.
B. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are delicious.
C. Peanut butter contains more grams of fat than regular butter.
D. Mice are more attracted to the scent of peanut butter than to cheese.
6. When can you know if a hypothesis is valid?
A. Before the experiments; it is just common sense.
B. During the experiments, which is when it becomes obvious.
C. Immediately after the experiments.
D. After you have analyzed all of the data from the experiments.
7. Why did Galileo use balls rolling down inclined planes (ramps) to test gravity?
A. The length of each ramp changed the force of gravity.
B. He was not getting the answer he was looking for, so he tried something different.
C. The ramps slowed down the falling motion of the balls so he could get a better measurement.
D. The person dropping the balls got tired.
8. In the video of Paige and Nick, what was their question?
A. Do mountain lions fight over oregano?
B. Do animals have a sense of smell?
C. Do Mexican wolves hunt in packs?
D. Is scent is more important to animals for protection or for finding food?
9. Why do scientists like to share the results of their experiments with others?
A. Once a fact has been established, other scientists can rely on it without repeating the experiments.
B. Scientists like to show off for discovering things.
C. Scientists are required by law to share experiment results.
D. Real scientists never share anything.
10. Which of the following is NOT quantitative data?
A. Scientists estimate there are currently 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears world-wide.
B. Only 43 percent of polar bears in the western Hudson Bay area survive their first year.
C. The average weight of adult female polar bears in western Hudson Bay fell from 650 pounds in 1980 to just 507 pounds in 2004.
D. Polar bears are excellent swimmers capable of swimming long distances without stopping.
 

QuizExperiment and Discover
1. The experiment run by Edward Muybridge where he photographed horses proved that...
A. the horse would not win the next race
B. when trotting or running, at least one hoof is on the ground at all times
C. when trotting or running, all four hooves of a horse leave the ground
D. it was difficult to photograph a running horse
2. Which of these is an objective statement?
A. There are no clouds in the sky today.
B. Eight of my friends like the color of the sky.
C. The blue color of the sky is a result of sunlight passing through the atmosphere.
D. All of the above.
3. The scientific method is...
A. a guaranteed good grade on a science fair project
B. a way to prove that something is true
C. a way to keep you from making mistakes in science
D. a series of steps used to solve problems and answer questions
4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
A. Identify a problem
B. Formulate a hypothesis
C. Conduct an experiment
D. Look up the answer
5. Which of the following is NOT a hypothesis?
A. Peanut butter will eventually turn rancid if it is not refrigerated.
B. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are delicious.
C. Peanut butter contains more grams of fat than regular butter.
D. Mice are more attracted to the scent of peanut butter than to cheese.
6. When can you know if a hypothesis is valid?
A. Before the experiments; it is just common sense.
B. During the experiments, which is when it becomes obvious.
C. Immediately after the experiments.
D. After you have analyzed all of the data from the experiments.
7. Why did Galileo use balls rolling down inclined planes (ramps) to test gravity?
A. The length of each ramp changed the force of gravity.
B. He was not getting the answer he was looking for, so he tried something different.
C. The ramps slowed down the falling motion of the balls so he could get a better measurement.
D. The person dropping the balls got tired.
8. In the video of Paige and Nick, what was their question?
A. Do mountain lions fight over oregano?
B. Do animals have a sense of smell?
C. Do Mexican wolves hunt in packs?
D. Is scent is more important to animals for protection or for finding food?
9. Why do scientists like to share the results of their experiments with others?
A. Once a fact has been established, other scientists can rely on it without repeating the experiments.
B. Scientists like to show off for discovering things.
C. Scientists are required by law to share experiment results.
D. Real scientists never share anything.
10. Which of the following is NOT quantitative data?
A. Scientists estimate there are currently 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears world-wide.
B. Only 43 percent of polar bears in the western Hudson Bay area survive their first year.
C. The average weight of adult female polar bears in western Hudson Bay fell from 650 pounds in 1980 to just 507 pounds in 2004.
D. Polar bears are excellent swimmers capable of swimming long distances without stopping.
 

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