P.SCI Ch 1.1 Nature of Science Practice

Question 1

A representation used to study an object or event that is TOO big or small to study easily

Accepted Answer

Model

Question 2

___is where scientist do experiments only to learn about the world not for profit

Accepted Answer

pure science

Question 3

_____ studies the history of the Earth and landforms

Accepted Answer

Geology

Question 4

What is an example of a quantitative statement?

Accepted Answer

The chair weighs 10 N

Question 5

Which of the following is used to explain AND predict results based on many observations?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Theory

Question 6

____________ is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

Technology

Question 7

Which the of the following is NOT an example of a scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 8

An ________ is a careful procedure used to test a scientist's prediction

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Question 9

Physics and Chemistry are apart of what branch of science?

Accepted Answer

Physical

Question 10

If you get unexpected results from an experiment what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Repeat the experiment

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT apart of the earth sciences?

Accepted Answer

Biology

Question 12

Which of the following CAN be changed if new information is discovered?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Theory

Question 13

What are the 2 main branches of science?

Accepted Answer

Social and Natural

Question 14

What is a qualitative statement about the picture?

Accepted Answer

Plant B received less light than Plant A

Question 15

____________ is the study forces and energy

Accepted Answer

Physics

Questions 15