Scientific Enquiry
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Planning fair tests and identifying variables
SubtopicPlanning fair tests and identifying variables under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the term for a test where everything is kept the same except for the one variable being investigated?
A.A fast test
B.A hard test
C.A fair test
D.A repeat test
- 2.
If you are measuring how much liquid a sponge can hold, what is the best unit to use?
A.Millimeters
B.Milliliters
C.Grams
D.Degrees
- 3.
A student wants to see if the shape of a boat affects how much weight it can carry. What must stay the same?
A.The shape of the boat
B.The material the boat is made of
C.The amount of weight it carries
D.The result of the test
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Planning fair tests and identifying variables to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Taking accurate measurements using scientific equipment
SubtopicTaking accurate measurements using scientific equipment under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which tool is best for measuring out a small, precise amount of liquid (- )?
A.A pipette
B.A large beaker
C.A bucket
D.A trundle wheel
- 2.
A student measures a liquid as . What does this measurement represent?
A.The length of the liquid
B.The mass of the liquid
C.The volume of the liquid
D.The force of the liquid
- 3.
What is the purpose of 'zeroing' a scale before measuring an object?
A.To make the scale look new
B.To ensure the starting measurement is
C.To make the object lighter
D.To test if the battery is working
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Taking accurate measurements using scientific equipment to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Recording data in tables, bar charts, and line graphs
SubtopicRecording data in tables, bar charts, and line graphs under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What part of a graph tells you what the entire graph is about?
A.The x-axis
B.The y-axis
C.The Title
D.The Scale
- 2.
How can a scientist ensure their table is easy for someone else to understand?
A.By using clear, descriptive headings
B.By writing in very small letters
C.By leaving out the numbers
D.By hiding the units
- 3.
If a line graph shows that a shadow gets shorter from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, what direction is the line moving?
A.Upwards
B.Downwards
C.It is a straight horizontal line
D.It is a perfect circle
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Recording data in tables, bar charts, and line graphs to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Drawing conclusions and evaluating experimental results
SubtopicDrawing conclusions and evaluating experimental results under Scientific Enquiry for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is an evaluation of an experiment's method?
A.The plant grew .
B.The ruler was difficult to read because the markings were faded.
C.I think the car will go fast.
D.A table shows the results.
- 2.
A student tests three different paper airplanes to see which flies the furthest. Plane 1: , Plane 2: , Plane 3: . What is the order from furthest to shortest?
A.Plane 1, Plane 2, Plane 3
B.Plane 2, Plane 3, Plane 1
C.Plane 3, Plane 2, Plane 1
D.Plane 2, Plane 1, Plane 3
- 3.
If you find that your experiment was not a fair test, what should you do?
A.Write the conclusion anyway
B.Fix the variable and do the experiment again
C.Keep the unfair results
D.Ask the teacher to change the results
Download the worksheet for Scientific Enquiry - Drawing conclusions and evaluating experimental results to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.