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Unit A Nature of Science Test
Unit A Nature of Science Test
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1
Which best describes a theory?
Theories explain how and why things happen in nature.
Theories predict what happens in nature.
2
What is decided in the conclusion of an experiment?
Make an opinion about the data
Reject or do not reject the hypothesis
3
Which of the following is a correctly made research question?
Can music make plants?
Does music affect plant growth?
4
Lucy says, "I don't believe in the big bang. It's only a theory." Which is the best response?
Theories in science are supported by evidence.
I only believe in science if it is more than just a theory.
5
Identify the relationship shown:
positive
none
negative
6
A news anchor says, "This just in: Scientists proved that using tik tok decreases grades." Respond.
The scientists proved it.
There could be strong evidence for this.
7
Sean says, "You can't argue with a scientific law, because it's a fact." Respond.
Scientific laws are not facts. They are based on evidence (facts).
Scientific laws are facts. Sean is correct.
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If the question was, "Does a sports drink affect speed?," what does the relationship show?
A sports drink does not affect speed
A sports drink helps your speed
A sports drink slows your speed
9
Identify the following as either science, technology, or entrepreneurship: forces acting on a bicycle
technology
entrepreneurship
science
10
Identify the following as either science, technology, or entrepreneurship: a bicycle
science
technology
entrepreneurship
11
You do an experiment using your favorite bike. The data shows that your favorite bike is not fastest. Respond.
Conclude that your bike is not the fastest one
Conclude that your bike has the coolest colors
Change your experiment to show that your bike turns the best
12
What do experiments allow us to learn about?
How 2 variables affect a third variable
Cause and effect relationships
13
Identify the following: groups of creatures change over time, because traits are advantages (bunnies and wolves)
theory
law
fact
14
Identify the correct hypothesis for: "Does water affect plant height?"
If plant height increases then water will be affected
If amount of water increases, then plant height will be affected
15
Identify the following: A model car went 4 meters/second with wheel type 1.
law
theory
fact
16
Recently, phones' functions have increased and the number of Starbucks has increased. What should be concluded?
Phones cause Starbucks
Neither variable caused the other
17
What is natural science? "The study of _____"
Cause and effect relationships you believe in
Cause and effect relationships in nature
18
What is the experiment for, "Does amount of water affect plant height?"
Change plant height; measure amount of water
Change amount of water; measure plant height
19
Identify the following as either science, technology, or entrepreneurship: a company that sells bikes
entrepreneurship
technology
science
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Identify the following: Every action in nature has an equal and opposite reaction.
theory
fact
law
