Science Test Questions (1st Quiz)

1. Fill in the blank:

___________ is a systemized body of knowledge concerned with the physical world and
its phenomena.
a. Physical Science
b. Physics
c. Science
d. Astronomy
2. It is a branch of science that studies the nature and properties of the universe.
a. Physics
b. Geology
c. Biology
d. Physical Science
3. It is the tentative explanation to a certain phenomenon based from years of investigation.
a. Hypothesis
b. Scientific Method
c. Science
d. Theory
4. It is a branch of science that studies the living organisms and life processes.
a. Biology
b. Botany
c. Chemistry
d. Geology
5. Fill in the blank:
___________ is a generalization proven by studies and supported by the scientific
community.
a. Theory
b. Scientific Law
c. Research
d. Hypothesis
6. All the digits that are certain/sure plus one that is uncertain/unsure in a given
measurement.
a. Simple Machines
b. Significant Figures
c. Scientific Notation
d. Mantissa
7. Compute and identify how many significant figures (S.F.) in the answer for the following
problem:
20 m/ 2.5 m = ?
a. 8.00 m (3 S.F.)
b. 7.9 m (2 S.F.)
c. 8 m (1 S.F.)
d. 7.89 m (3 S.F.)
8. Identify:
Expressing measurement using the power of -10 notation.
a. Scientific Notation
b. Mantissa
c. Significant Figures
d. Zero
9. Generally, these are man-made objects that can multiply and/or change the direction of
force.
a. Energy
b. Simple Machines
c. Pulley
d. Matter
10. It is the SI unit for energy.
a. Joule (J)
b. mole (mol)
c. Ampere (A)
d. meter (m)