Grade 9 Science Practices Vocabulary Worksheet
A worksheet designed to assess understanding of key vocabulary related to science practices for Grade 9 students.
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Grade 9 Science Practices Vocabulary
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of key vocabulary used in scientific practices.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment is called a(n) .
2. The information collected during an experiment is referred to as .
3. A factor that can change in an experiment is known as a(n) .
4. A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts, is a scientific .
5. A descriptive generalization about how the natural world behaves under stated circumstances is a scientific .
6. The process of using one or more of your senses to gather information is called .
1. What is the primary purpose of an experiment?
To prove a theory true without question.
To test a hypothesis.
To collect random data.
To create new scientific laws.
2. Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
Formulating a hypothesis.
Making observations.
Ignoring contradictory evidence.
Drawing conclusions.
1. A scientific theory is just a guess and has no supporting evidence.
True
False
2. The independent variable is the factor that is measured or observed.
True
False
1. What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
2. Explain why it is important for experiments to have both a control group and an experimental group.
Observe the image below and answer the question.
1. What scientific practice does the use of this tool primarily support, and why is it important in scientific investigations?