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The study of the structure, properties, and interactions of materials and the changes they undergo.
Science
Chemisty
Physics
Scientific Method
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Geology belongs to which main category of science?
Physical Science
Chemistry
Life Science
Earth Science
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Which of the following would be an example of basic research?
Edison's research to invent the light bulb.
Research that led to the invention of the microwave oven.
Experimenting to determine the fundamental properties of x-rays.
Morrison and Franscioni's research done to create the Frisbee.
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Which of the following questions can use science as a method of inquiry?
When is creating a new vaccine appropriate?
Is country music the best or the worst type of music?
How did the hole in the ozone layer form?
Do ghosts exist?
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Select all that apply. A scientific theory _____.
is supported by evidence
is true all the time
can evolve over time
is a guess
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The variable that changes in response to experimentation
empirical evidence
independent variable
dependent variable
control
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Although the scientific method is a cyclic process, Which of the following should be the first step in an investigation?
define the problem
analyze the data
draw conclusions
collect data
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When using science to investigate physical phenomena, which characteristic of the event must exist?
predictable
observable
provable
readable
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The systematic study and analysis of facts.
Science
Scientific Method
Chemistry
Physics
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The quantity in an experiment that remains unchanged
dependent variable
control
independent variable
empirical evidence
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A scientist _____.
systematically studies and analyzes facts
draws conclusions based on public opinion
draws conclusions based on logical thinking
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The study of matter and energy and how they interact.
Chemistry
Science
Physics
Scientific Method
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Which of the following would be the least reliable source of information?
weekly news magazine
reference journal at the library
science textbook
government internet site
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The experimental factor that is changed by the scientist
dependent variable
control
independent variable
empirical evidence
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A proposed explanation for a scientific problem
independent variable
empirical evidence
dependent variable
hypothesis
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Which of the following questions can use science as a method of inquiry?
Why is jazz a great type of music?
How can we protect crops from drought?
Did dinosaurs exist?
Is cloning appropriate?
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When using science to investigate physical phenomena, which characteristic of the event must exist?
readable
measurable
provable
predictable
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Until the 1600s, people who investigated problems related to our understanding of the natural world were called _____.
Scientists
Observers
Philosophers
Experts
19
Look at the following scene. Which of the following statements is an opinion?
The spider has at least 8 legs.
The leaf is dead.
The fly has wings.
The spider is going to eat the fly.
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Why are the fields of science and mathematics so interdependent?Select all that apply.
Scientists cannot rely so heavily on calculators and computers.
Scientists need to be able to make precise measurements.
Scientists need to be able to take careful measurements.
Scientists need to be able to illustrate scientific laws and formulas.
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Scientific laws explain_____.
strong evidence in support of a hypothesis
why a pattern in nature occurs
how a pattern in nature occurs
a pattern in nature observed over and over
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Data or facts that can be observed
control
independent variable
empirical evidence
dependent variable
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Select all that apply. A chemist is likely to do which of the following?
determine the force necessary to push a button through a button hole
determine why planets orbit the Sun
analyze the ingredients in ice cream
determine how to separate gasoline from other substances in petroleum
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A process to test a proposed solution to a problem.
Scientific Method
Physics
Chemistry
Science
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All scientists try to base their conclusions on _____.
data and measurements
expert opinions
popular opinion
evaluation of historical records
