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Basic Physical Science Practice Test
Nature of Science & Common Sense Metric
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According to the picture below, what is the length of this pen in cm? Record answer to the tenths place (use the abbreviation and write a number only)

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Which of the following is an inference?
The skunk weighs 8 kilograms
The skunk sprayed because it was unhappy.
The skunk smells like ammonia
The skunk is black and white
Which of following is an observation?

The bear was running when the footprints were made.
The polar bear was leaving the water.
The width of the footprints is 24 centimeters
A black bear made the footprints.
"The cat is grey and white"
is a qualitative observation.
is a quantitative observation.
is both a qualitative and quantitative observation.
There are 5 red ballons on the mailbox
is a qualitative observation.
is a quantitative observation.
is both a qualitative and quantitative observation.
"Which type of fertilizer works best?" is a
problem statement.
observation.
conclusion.
hypothesis.
An hypothesis must be
testable.
correct.
proven.
changed to fit the outcome of an experiment.
Examine the diagram below. What is the dependent variable?
The response to taking the pills.
The number of pills taken.
Examine the diagram below. Which is the independent variable?
The fluid given to the plant.
The height the plant grows.
What is the base unit for length?
liter
centimeter
meter
gram
What's the best unit for measuring the thickness of an eyelash?
m
cm
km
mm
What's the best unit for measuring the length of a pencil?
cm
mm
m
km
According to the picture below, what is the length of this pen in mm?
125
12.5
120
12
100 cm = ______ m
10
1
10,000
1 km = ____ m
100
10
1,000
1 liter = _________ ml
10
100
1,000
What measuring tool is used to measure volume?
meter stick
electronic balance
graduated cylinder
erlenmeyer flask
What's the best unit for measuring the amount of spices in a batch of cookies?
g
mg
kg
What's the best unit for measuring the mass of a person?
kg
mg
g
What is the base unit for volume?
liter
meter
gram
What is the best metric unit for measuring water in a bathtub?
L
mL
gallons
Use L x W x H to find the volume of the box below.

9 m3

6 m2
12 m2
24 m3
For items that are irregular in shape, it's difficult to use math to find out its volume. In this case, you can use water displacement to measure the volume of the item.

Step 1: Add a certain amount of water to a graduated cylinder that's big enough to fit the item you would like to measure. Record the initial volume of water by reading the bottom of the meniscus in the graduated cylinder.
Step 2: Carefully drop the item you're measuring down the graduated cylinder.
Step 3: Record the final volume of water by reading the bottom of the meniscus in the graduated cylinder.
Step 4: Subtract the final volume of water from the initial volume of water. That is the volume of your object.





What is the volume of the rock?
3 ml
40 ml
150 ml
180 ml
30 ml
Select any of the following equalities that are true. There is more than one.
1 L = 1 dm3
1 dm3 = 1000 cm3
1 L of water = 1 kg
1 L = 1000 mL
1 mL = 1 cm3
1 mL of water = 1 g