Scientific Enquiry
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Ideas and evidence in science
SubtopicIdeas and evidence in science under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 4 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What does it mean to 'interpret' a graph?
A.To draw more lines on it
B.To explain what the information in the graph shows
C.To color it in
D.To throw it away
- 2.
Which of these is a way to share scientific evidence with others?
A.Keeping it a secret
B.Deleting the data
C.Creating a poster or presentation
D.Throwing away the results
- 3.
If you are testing how fast ice melts in different rooms, what is the most important piece of evidence to collect?
A.The size of the room
B.The time it takes for the ice to turn to water
C.The color of the ice
D.The name of the room
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Ideas and evidence in science to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Planning and conducting fair tests
SubtopicPlanning and conducting fair tests under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 4 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What should you do with your equipment after you finish your experiment?
A.Leave it on the table
B.Clean it and put it away safely
C.Give it to a friend
D.Throw it in the bin
- 2.
Which of these is the best way to show how many students in a class have different eye colors?
A.A bar chart
B.A thermometer
C.A ruler
D.A map
- 3.
If you change the temperature of the water AND the amount of sugar at the same time, is it a fair test?
A.Yes, because more change is better
B.No, because you won't know which one caused the change
C.Yes, as long as you use a spoon
D.No, because sugar is sweet
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Making observations and measurements
SubtopicMaking observations and measurements under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 4 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When comparing the lengths of two caterpillars, which tool is most appropriate?
A.A beaker
B.A ruler
C.A thermometer
D.A weighing scale
- 2.
What is the purpose of a rain gauge?
A.To measure how fast the wind blows
B.To measure how much rain falls
C.To measure the temperature of the rain
D.To measure the color of the clouds
- 3.
Which safety equipment should you wear to protect your eyes while observing a chemical reaction?
A.Sunglasses
B.Goggles
C.A hat
D.A mask
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Recording data using tables and bar charts
SubtopicRecording data using tables and bar charts under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 4 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is the most organized way to show the favorite colors of 20 students?
A.A list of names
B.A bar chart
C.A drawing of a rainbow
D.A paragraph of text
- 2.
When comparing two tables of data, what should you look at to understand the difference?
A.The color of the ink
B.The headings and the numbers in the rows
C.The size of the paper
D.The font style
- 3.
What is the purpose of the horizontal lines often drawn across a bar chart from the y-axis?
A.To decorate the chart
B.To help you read the height of the bars accurately
C.To show where to stop coloring
D.To separate the bars
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Recording data using tables and bar charts to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Drawing conclusions from experimental results
SubtopicDrawing conclusions from experimental results under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 4 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A child notices that their bike moves faster down a steep hill than a flat road. What can be concluded?
A.Gravity pulls things faster down steeper slopes.
B.The flat road is faster.
C.Hills make bikes stop.
D.Bikes only work on flat roads.
- 2.
A sound was recorded at 40 decibels behind a wooden door and 10 decibels behind a thick foam door. What is the conclusion?
A.Wood is a better sound insulator than foam.
B.Foam is a better sound insulator than wood.
C.Both materials are the same.
D.Sound cannot travel through foam.
- 3.
A student uses a stopwatch to see how long it takes for a sugar cube to dissolve in cold water (2 minutes) and warm water (30 seconds). What is the conclusion?
A.Sugar dissolves faster in warm water.
B.Sugar dissolves faster in cold water.
C.Temperature makes no difference.
D.Sugar does not dissolve in water.
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