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Science - Ch 2 Test Review (6th Grade)
Science - Ch 2 Test Review (6th Grade)
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1
Scientific controversies are uncommon in society.
False
True
2
Which branch of science includes the study of the stars?
physical science
scientific literacy
earth and space science
life science
3
When you analyze a scientific claim, it is important to use scientific reasoning.
True
False
4
Which branch of science includes the study of magnetism?
scientific literacy
earth and space science
physical science
life science
5
Thinking scientifically about health topics means understanding the _____ related to health issues.
scientific principles
physics
life
inquiry
6
Having scientific inquiry means that you understand basic scientific terms and principles.
False
True
7
Being able to identify good sources of scientific info and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is part of
scientific inquiry.
d. scientific laws.
scientific literacy.
scientific hypotheses.
8
Which of the following is an example of thinking scientifically about a topic?
finding out how bicycles work
evaluating the costs of bicycles
investigating the invention of bicycles
reading a consumer report about bicycles
9
Working as an auto repair technician requires an understanding of ____, a science that studies matter & energy.
physical
scientific principles
life
physics
10
Scientific _____ refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world & propose explanations.
principles
physical
inquiry
life
11
Reliable information comes from a person or an organization that is NOT
educational.
scientific.
biased.
tested.
12
If you want to work as a geoscientist, it is important to study life science to do your job.
False
True
13
Rachel Carson was a biologist. She worked in the branch of _____________ science.
life
physics
space
physical
14
Scientists from many different fields are researching ways to develop new sources of energy.
False
True
15
Why is it important for people to understand scientific principles and to think scientifically?
It helps people choose where to live.
It allows people to explain sports like an expert.
It allows people to make informed decisions.
It helps people estimate costs of products.
16
Which branch of science includes the study of plants, animals, and the human body?
earth and space science
scientific literacy
physical science
life science
17
Most scientific questions being investigated today
involve a small number of scientists.
do not require cooperation between scientists.
involve only one field of science.
span the different fields of science.
18
The branch of _____ science includes chemistry, the study of the tiny particles that make up all things.
earth and space
physical
life
physics
19
Which describes how opinion and scientific evidence are related?
Evidence is an idea that may be confirmed by an opinion.
An opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence.
Scientific evidence and opinion are the same thing.
Scientific evidence and opinion are not related.
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Many nonscience careers require a knowledge of science because workers must
keep up with new developments in science.
use materials and processes that follow scientific principles.
use the process of scientific inquiry.
develop new scientific laws and theories.
