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A review for a #Nature of Science test in Earth Space Science
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The x-axis on a bar graph will be labeled as the .....
Dependent Variable
Geology
Independent Variable
Numeric Value of the Variable
2
An example of a quantitative observation
round
5 millimeters
black
5
3
Scientific theory explains...
what the natural event is
the experimental process
how or why a natural event occurs
how the natural event was observed
4
When explanations of an event's mechanism are subject to change in light of new evidence
Testable
Natural
Predictable
Tentative
5
Sam ran 5 kilometer race but stopped 1/2 way through. How many meters did Sam actually run?
250 meters
25000 meters
.025 meters
2,500 meters
6
Why might a legend be important on a line graph?
So the reader has more to read
To make it more confusing to the reader
You don't need one
So the reader knows which line represents which set of data
7
What type of observation is made with your senses?
measuring
qualitative
quantitative
mathmatical
8
Lateral reading refers to ............
pseudoscience
6 criteria of science
graphing
media literacy
9
A scientist notes that the weight of his subjects has changed by exactly 5.6 g. This is an example of ......
Thinking
Qualitative Observation
Quantitative Observation
Bias
10
An untested explanation that explains how or why a natural event occurs
model
hypothesis
theory
law
11
A scientific law
tests the natural cause of the event
changes often
describes the natural event
explains how or why a natural event happens
12
How many of the 6 criteria of science must be met for an event to be considered science?
2
4
6
5
13
When something uses scientific words in the wrong context or to give the wrong idea we call it......
science
non-science
philosophy
pseudoscience
14
Why is Social Emotional Learning important in school?
For most of you, most of your social interactions happen at school.
Because Ms. Boyle says it is.
Because Governor DeSantis says so.
It isn't.
15
If a scientific idea is well-tested and widely accepted by the scientific community it's called
model
hypothesis
law
theory
16
Which of the following is true?
a theory can become a law
a law can become a theory
a hypothesis can become a theory
a hypothesis can become a law
17
The type of graph that will show how something changes over time is called......
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Scatter Plot
18
Why can't a scientific theory ever become a scientific law?
They do.
In science, theories are the explanation of how or why a law happens.
They are always changing.
They can't be proven.
19
Julie has 5,250 mL of detergent to share with her roommates. How many L does she have?
52.5
.525L
5.25L
.0525L
20
What can happen when competing hypotheses have been eliminated?
A hypothesis can become a theory
The law cannot be explained
A hypothesis can become a law
The law is eliminated
21
An example of a qualitative observation
orange-red
15
17 kilometers
3 liters
22
Which of the following is an example of pseudoscience?
Geology
Meteorology
Astrology
Astronomy
23
The ability to critically analyze online information is an important part of .......
Media Literacy
English
Scientific Thinking
Deductive Reasoning
24
Getting the same results after multiple scientific tests would be which criteria of science?
Tentative
Consistency
Observability
Natural
25
Using anecdotal evidence as proof indicates...
Science
Non-Science
Pseudoscience
Theory
