Science Quiz for Grade 4
Topics: Parts of a Microscope and the Scientific Method
Instructions:
Read each question carefully and circle the letter of the correct answer.
- What part of the microscope is used to hold the slide in place?
A. Eyepiece
B. Stage
C. Arm
D. Base
- Which part of the microscope allows you to see the specimen?
A. Objective Lens
B. Coarse Focus
C. Diaphragm
D. Stage Clip
- In the scientific method, what do you call the question you want to answer?
A. Hypothesis
B. Observation
C. Problem
D. Conclusion
- What is the first step of the scientific method?
A. Analyzing data
B. Making an observation
C. Formulating a hypothesis
D. Drawing a conclusion
- Which objective lens would you use for the highest magnification?
A. 4x
B. 10x
C. 40x
D. 100x
- What part of the microscope can be adjusted to let in more or less light?
A. Base
B. Diaphragm
C. Stage
D. Arm
- In the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?
A. A summary of your experiment
B. A testable prediction
C. A list of materials
D. The answer to your question
- What is the purpose of using a control in an experiment?
A. To change variables
B. To compare against the experimental group
C. To make the experiment faster
D. To confuse the results
- When you look through the eyepiece of a microscope, you see what?
A. A reflection of yourself
B. The specimen magnified
C. The light source
D. The stage position
- After conducting an experiment, what should you do next?
A. Make a new hypothesis
B. Analyze and report your results
C. Change the experiment completely
D. Remove all equipment
End of Quiz
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