SCIENCE PRACTICE TEST
Topics: Introduction to Science, Scientific Method, Classification of Matter, Changes Matter
Undergo, Characteristics of Living Things
Section A – Introduction to Science (1–10)
Science is the study of nature through __________ and __________.
The branch of science that studies living organisms is called __________.
The branch of science that studies the Earth’s structure is called __________.
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are examples of __________ sciences.
The application of science for human needs is called __________.
The branch of science that studies heavenly bodies is called __________.
The word 'science' comes from the Latin word scientia, meaning __________.
The study of plants is called __________.
The study of animals is called __________.
The study of microorganisms is called __________.
Section B – Scientific Method (11–20)
The first step in the scientific method is __________.
A well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations is called a __________.
A statement that describes a natural event but does not explain it is a __________.
In an experiment, the factor that is measured is called the __________ variable.
Drawing a conclusion in science involves using __________ from experiments.
A good hypothesis must be __________.
__________ is not part of the scientific method.
The purpose of a control in an experiment is to provide __________.
Scientific laws __________ what happens in nature.
Data collected in numbers is called __________ data.
Section C – Classification of Matter (21–30)
Matter is anything that has __________ and occupies __________.
The three basic states of matter are __________, __________, and __________.
An element is a substance made of only one type of __________.
The smallest unit of an element is the __________.
Air is best described as a __________.
A solution of salt in water is a __________ mixture.
Oil mixed with water is a __________ mixture.
A compound is formed by the __________ combination of elements.
Bronze is an example of an __________.
__________ water is a pure substance.
Section D – Changes Matter Undergo (31–40)
Changes in which no new substance is formed are called __________ changes.
Freezing of water is an example of a __________ change.
Melting of wax is a __________ change.
Fermentation of sugar is a __________ change.
Dissolving sugar in water is a __________ change.
Evaporation of alcohol is a __________ change.
Rusting of iron is an __________ change.
Burning of a candle shows both __________ and __________ changes.
Condensation of steam is a __________ change.
The ability of matter to undergo changes that form new substances is called a __________
property.
Section E – Characteristics of Living Things (41–50)
All living things obtain and use __________.
Growth in living things means an increase in __________ and __________ of cells.
The process by which living things produce their own kind is called __________.
Ferns reproduce by __________.
All living things need __________ and __________.
The process by which organisms break down food to release energy is called __________.
The ability of organisms to maintain stable internal conditions is called __________.
Plants remove waste products through __________ and __________.
__________ is not a characteristic of all living things.
When a plant bends toward sunlight, it is showing the characteristic of __________.