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