1. Metric, Scientific Method, and Graphing Review
Grade:
7th
Subject:
Science
Date:

2. The basic unit used to measure length is called a __________.1
The basic unit used to measure length is called a 
__________. A
Liter B
Meter C
Cubic Centimeter D
Gram

3. The basic unit used to measure mass is called a __________.2
The basic unit used to measure mass is called a 
__________. A
Liter B
Meter C
Cubic Centimeter D
Gram

4. The basic unit used to measure liquid volume is called a ________3
The basic unit used to measure liquid volume is 
called a ________ A
Liter B
Meter C
Cubic Centimeter D
Cubic Centimeter/ grams

5. The basic unit used to measure solid volume is called a ________.4
The basic unit used to measure solid volume is 
called a ________. A
Liter B
Milliliters C
Cubic Centimeter D
Centimeter square

6. 5
The combined weight of Mike, Marissa, and Paul is 232,000 grams. Mike weighs 89 kilograms, and 
Marissa weighs 68 kilograms. How much does 
Paul weigh in kilograms? A
57 kilograms B
32 kilograms C
89 kilograms D
75 kilograms

7. 6
What is the density of a piece of wood that has a mass of 250 grams and a volume of 25 cm3? A
100 g/cm3 B
1000 g/cm3 C
10 g/cm3 D
1 g/cm3

8. Volume can be expressed in what two units?7
Volume can be expressed in what two units? A
meter and liters B
centimeters cubed and milliliters C
grams and liters D
cubic centimeters and grams

9. 8
A box measures 2 cm long, 1 cm wide and 2 cm 
high. What is the volume of the box? A
2 cm B
2 cm3 C
4 cm D
4 cm3

10. 9
To find the volume of an oddly shaped object, 
what scientific method is used? A
Metric ruler B
graduated cylinder C
water displacement D
Length x Width x height

11. Why do ice cubes float in a glass of water?10
Why do ice cubes float in a glass of water? A
The ice weighs less than the water. B
The ice weighs the same as the water. C
The ice is less dense than the water. D
The water is less dense than the ice

12. What is NOT a unit of measure for distance?11
What is NOT a unit of measure for distance? A
dam B cm C mg D mm

13. In order to calculate the density of an object, a scientist must find:12
In order to calculate the density of an object, a 
scientist must find: A
area and volume B
mass and volume C
mass and distance D
mass and area

14. A curve in the water level inside of a graduated cylinder is called a:13
A curve in the water level inside of a graduated 
cylinder is called a: A
air bubble B
broken graduated cylinder C
meniscus D
volume

15. 14
Tia measured a greeting card and found that it was 1 decimeter long. How many centimeters are in 1 decimeter? A
1 centimeter B
10 centimeters C
100 centimeters D
1000 centimeters

16. What is the length of the nail to the nearest centimeters15
What is the length of the nail to the nearest 
centimeters A
3 centimeters B
4 centimeters C
5 centimeters D
6 centimeters

17. Which unit would be best to measure the length of a car?16
Which unit would be best to measure the length of 
a car? A
meters B
kilometers C
centimeters D
decimeters

18. Which unit would be best to measure the length of a mountain trail?17
Which unit would be best to measure the length of 
a mountain trail? A
meters B
kilometers C
centimeters D
decimeters

19. Which unit would be best to measure the length of an envelope?18
Which unit would be best to measure the length of 
an envelope? A
meters B
kilometers C
centimeters D
decimeters

20. 19
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to 
the sounds that whales make? A
Observation B
Experiment C
Hypothesis D
Conclusion

21. 20
Facts, figures, and other evidence learned 
through observation are called? A
Conclusion B
Observation C
Question D
Road

22. 21
When you decide whether or not the data support 
the original hypothesis, you are making a- A
Application B
Experiment C
Hypothesis D
Conclusion

23. John wonders if sugar will make the bread grow larger.22
John wonders if sugar will make the bread grow 
larger. A
Conclusion B
Application C
Question D
Observation

24. Scientists test a hypothesis by-23
Scientists test a hypothesis by- A
Hypothesis B
Conclusion C
Road D
Experiment

25. Which of the following steps to solve a problem is completed last?24
Which of the following steps to solve a problem is 
completed last? A
Application B
Experiment C
Question D
Road

26. A prediction or statement that can be tested is a (n)____.25
A prediction or statement that can be tested is a 
(n)____. A
Application B
Experiment C
Hypothesis D
Conclusion

27. 26
Which skill are you using when you use your five 
senses to gather information? A
Conclusion B
Application C
Question D
Observation

28. 27
Measurements of the heights of various plants in 
an experiment are called? A
Hypothesis B
Conclusion C
Data D
Experiment

29. What type of graph is displayed below?28
What type of graph is displayed below? A
Pie Graph B
Line Graph C
Scatter Plot Graph D
Bar Graph

30. What is displayed on the X-Axis?29
What is displayed on the X-Axis? A
Categories - "Seasons of the Year" B
Amounts C
Descriptions of the Graph D
None of the Above

31. What is the purpose of the title?30
What is the purpose of the title? A
To show sales; that sales are in millions B
To show the seasons of the year C
To describe the graph D
None of the above

32. What is the purpose of this graph?31
What is the purpose of this graph? A
To show change over time B
To compare amounts C
To find differences in height D
None of these

33. What type of graph is displayed above?32
What type of graph is displayed above? A
Pie Graph B
Line Graph C
Scatter Plot Graph D
Bar Graph

34. What were the sales of Play Station 2 in the East during the Spring?33
What were the sales of Play Station 2 in the East 
during the Spring? A
About 20 million dollars B
About 30 million dollars C
About 80 million dollars D
About 90 million dollars

35. What is the purpose of the key?34
What is the purpose of the key? A
To show amounts B
To show time C
To describe the graph D
To tell what the different colors represent

36. 35 What is on the Y-Axis? Sales Time Colors General Description A B C

37. What is the purpose of this graph?36
What is the purpose of this graph? A
To show change over time B
To compare amounts C
To find differences in height D
None of these

38. The dependent variable is graphed on which axis37
The dependent variable is graphed on which axis A
x - axis B
y - axis C
z - axis D
None of these

39. The independent variable is graphed on which axis38
The independent variable is graphed on which axis A
x - axis B
y - axis C
z - axis D
None of these

40. 39
Convert 82 hg into ____ dg

41. 40
Convert 9 km into ____ cm

42. Answer Key 1. B 21. C 2. D 22. C 3. A 23. D 4. C 24. A 5. D 25. C 6. C
39. 82,000
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