Module 4 review

Checking for inconsistencies or contradictions within a document is an example of...

Copernicus developed the heliocentric theory. What type of science is this?

Which is not one of three tests used to determine the accuracy of a document?

After analyzing results against the dependent variable in an experiment, what is the next step?

Which of the following is NOT considered a limitation of science?

Which ancient Greek scientist promoted evolutionary ideas long before Darwin?

Comparing a document to other documents that have already passed all three tests is...

What is the first step in the scientific method?

What branch of science studies life's history through the preserved remains of once-living organisms?

Known ages are the only certain ages in archaeology.

If artifacts are found in soil layers below artifacts from upper layer what is used to determine one set is older?

What dating method counts tree rings to determine the age of a tree?

What scientist was inspired to classify living things out of his belief in God being orderly?

What term is used to describe the layers found in soil and rock?

The purpose of eclecticism is to....

Which of the following is not an example of technology?

What is a word that is sometimes used interchangeably with 'artifact'?

What branch of science uses rocks to study the history of the earth?

What branch of science studies the history of human life as revealed by preserved relics?

Assigned age is more certain than Known age.

Using dendrochronology to date a shipwreck is and example of...

What do we call archaeological objects made by people such as tools, weapons, containers, etc?

Which test compares the copies of a document to the original?

For what is James Maxwell best known?

How many tests can a document fail and still be considered trustworthy?

What scientist ran through the streets shouting "Eureka!" after discovering the principle of buoyancy?

What branch of science encompasses all scientific pursuits related to living organisms?

What is Robert Grosseteste best know for?

Blaise Pascal's dad was a tax collector. To ease his work, Pascal invented the calculator. What type of science is this?

What is Robert Boyle know for?

Which of the following is true about Galileo?

Which scientist studied the human body and wrote a book giving detailed information on the inner workings of human body?

Comparing the age of artifacts as being either younger or older is an example of...

What is eclecticism?

The assumption that layers of soil were formed one layer at a time is what principle?

Who is considered the father of modern atomic theory?

What does Aristotle's dictum state regarding documents being tested?

Comparing a document to other documents or archaeological evidence is and example of...

A date printed on a scroll is an example of...

Why should we study the history of science?

The age of an artifact as determined by a date printed on it or a reference to the artifact in a work of history

Who destroyed the idea of spontaneous generation and developed a way to prevent bacteria from spoiling liquids?