How does correlation of voltage and reactivity with metals display patterns in science?

An example of strongly correlated aspects of a sci principle

The difference between molecules and ions is...

Ions is an charged atom or group of atoms, molecules are not

What evidence did Darwin use to explain evolution?

Anatomical structure of animals based on geo- distribution

The work of Thomson, Millikan, Rutherford, and Chadwick led to the understanding of...

Structure of atoms and the existence of subatomic particles

Which of the following is the structured procedure of scientific method?

Observation, measurement, experiment

What is the current theory of the universe and what does it state?

Big Bang -13.8 billion yrs ago- release of all energy.

What high voltages for efficient distribution needed for?

Large-scale distribution for domestic and industrial use

A correlation is best described as...

A statistical link between one variable and another

What was a challenge to the geocentric model?

The changes in the position of the planets compared to stars

Models, based on theoretical understanding, are developed to explain what?

Processes that may be unobservable

How can we assure that nuclear reactors are controlled?

Through technological advancement

What information do fossil and sediments provide?

How the Earth’s climate has changed over time

A causal relationship is established when...

A need for a plausible scientific way of linking factors

What does the development of more efficient turbines depend on?

Increased power of instrumentation and computer simulations

What were some of the early form(s) of electricity that was studied?

Lightening and static electicity

What has caused sea levels to change over geological time?

The total amount of water & the ratio of water to ice

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1
Evidence is used to...
Generalize data
Develop theories
Form Laws
All of the above
2
What does the movement of a conductor through a magnetic field create?
Battery
Magnet
Heat Energy
Electric Current
3
The understanding of science is agreed upon across fields and branches of the domain.
false
probably
maybe
true
4
How does correlation of voltage and reactivity with metals display patterns in science?
An example of strongly correlated aspects of a sci principle
Metals are required to make patterns in electrochemcal cells
Electricity and voltage are very similar
Metal and electricity combine well
5
What is an atom or molecule that has a net charge of positive OR negative?
Anion
Cation
Plasma
Ion
6
An example of artificial selection is the presence of the...
Galapagos dogs
Galapagos geckos
Galapagos finches
Galapagos iquanas
7
Who proposed the heliocentric theory?
Ptolemy
Galileo
Copernicus
Brahe
8
What form of modelling allowed us to develop the current theory of the big bang?
3-D printing
Thermal
Computer
clay
9
The difference between molecules and ions is...
molecules are groups of atoms
Ions is an charged atom or group of atoms, molecules are not
atoms can be either
ions are compounds
10
Broadcast coverage requires the siting of ___.
Transmitters
Signal strength
Microwave frequency
Amplitude Adjustment
11
What evidence did Darwin use to explain evolution?
Phylogenetic Trees
Percentages of comparative DNA
Anatomical structure of animals based on geo- distribution
Monkeys as ancestors
12
The work of Thomson, Millikan, Rutherford, and Chadwick led to the understanding of...
The DNA and RNA formation
The big bang factuality
Solar energy and other renewable sources
Structure of atoms and the existence of subatomic particles
13
Controlled fission is used for?
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Bombs
Nuclear Power
14
Which of the following is the structured procedure of scientific method?
Observation, measurement, experiment
Thresholds, eras, epochs
Intuition, authority, logic, evidence
Belief, claim, theory
15
What are new sources of energy to power generators for steam engines?
Nuclear
Gas
Oil
All of the Above
16
The physical field that is produced by electrically charged objects is...
Gravitational field
Electromagnetic Field
Metallic Bonding field
Static field
17
A person pushes another person on a swing, and with each push, the person goes higher.
Kinetic Energy
Thermal Energy
Convection Energy
Force Energy
18
What are the implications of mining Uranium?
All of the above
Harmful to environment to extract
Risk of explosion
Expensive
19
Observations of the spectra of stars can be used to deduce their ___.
Weight
mass to volume ratio
Composition
Luminosity
20
Who formulated the Periodic Law?
Dmitri Mendeleev
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Nicolaus Copernicus
21
What is the current theory of the universe and what does it state?
Big Bang -13.8 million yrs ago- release of all energy.
Modern Science -13.8 million yrs ago- release of all energy.
Big Bang -13.8 billion yrs ago- release of all energy.
Modern Science -13.8 billion yrs ago- release of all energy.
22
Which of the following can be transmitted to the geostationary satellites?
Heat signals
Polar orbiting satellites
Microwave frequency signals
CMBR
23
What is the best way to describe Occam’s Razor?
Another word for the scientific method
An actual razor
A philosophy of science
A way to study the solar system
24
What high voltages for efficient distribution needed for?
Large-scale distribution for domestic and industrial use
Provide power to a city
Electricity in houses
Mobile phones
25
A correlation is best described as...
Factors that effect an outcome
A statistical link between one variable and another
A connected observation
A related coincidence
26
What was a challenge to the geocentric model?
The changes in the position of the planets compared to stars
The changes in the speed of planets.
The changes in the brightness of the stars over time.
The changes in the rotation of certain planets and stars.
27
Models, based on theoretical understanding, are developed to explain what?
The formation of galaxies
Processes that may be unobservable
The formation of the solar system
How space was formed
28
There are several____, each with a different contribution to global warming.
processes
animals
people
greenhouse gases
29
How can we assure that nuclear reactors are controlled?
By monitoring the output
We cannot.
By using small amounts
Through technological advancement
30
In general, metallic, ionic and covalent bonds are _________.
Weak
Strong
Malleable
Neutral
31
What information do fossil and sediments provide?
Information about the Big Bang Theory
Evidence for Human Evolution
Information regarding the Modern Scientific Theory
How the Earth’s climate has changed over time
32
A causal relationship is established when...
Data collected through controlled experiments
A strong correlation not necessarily linking factors
A list of related data
A need for a plausible scientific way of linking factors
33
What do scientists use in their scientific work?
Logic
Fear
Reasoning
Passion
34
What is the thing scientists have to be prepared for during a scientific experiment
Exciting
Thinking
All of the above
Challenging
35
Main sequence stars, like our Sun, use nuclear fusion to convert. What are these two elements?
Hydrogen to Helium
Zinc to Silver
Hydrogen to Oxygen
Helium to Hydrogen
36
The “f” in Fleming’s Left Hand Rule stands for what?
Field
Force
Forward
Frequency
37
What is the catastrophic collapse called massive stars go through?
Big Bang
Super Explosion
Super Nova
Main Sequence
38
What tools made the development of human civilization possible?
All of the above
Using art as communication
Hunting weapons
Creating languages
39
What do current models of the universe require?
Deep Space
All of the Above
Dark Energy
Dark Matter
40
Where is most energy on Earth generated from?
Non-renewable energy
Fossil fuels
The sun
Renewable energy
41
What does the development of more efficient turbines depend on?
Increased power of instrumentation and computer simulations
Advanced technology
How easy the turbines are to make
How accessible the turbines are
42
__are themselves integrated, comprehensive models of how the universe orparts of it, work.
Theories
Laws
Facts
Predictions
43
This type of theory should be as simple as possible while maximizing explanatory power.
Hubble's Theory of Planetary Motion
Einstein's Theory of Simplicity
Olber's Universe Theory
Occam's Razor Theory
44
What do present-day astronomical observations rely on in order to show useful information?
Rapid computer processing
Artificial Intelligence
All of the above
Solar energy
45
What do fuel cells need to continually produce electricity?
Fuel
Turbine
Chemicals
Water
46
Sea levels have risen over geological time as a result of...
More water added from comets and meteorites
The Sun Approaching the Earth
Glaciation
Global Warming
47
How long ago did the big bang happen?
13.8 million years ago
13.8 billion years ago
14.8 million years ago
14.8 billion years ago
48
How do scientists test claims?
Intuition and Logic
All of the above
Authority
Evidence
49
What were some of the early form(s) of electricity that was studied?
Static Electricity
Lightening
Lightening and static electicity
Fossil Fuels
50
The study of rocks provides scientists with...
An understanding of beginning of universe.
Evidence for Alien Life
The Solar System
Earth and its origins.
51
What has caused sea levels to change over geological time?
The total amount of water
The ratio of water to ice
The total amount of water & the ratio of water to ice
The amount of ice
52
What does UV light directly cause?
Global warming
Skin Cancer
An increase in the ozone layer
Chemical reactions between components of the atmosphere
53
How much are Variations in solar activity hypothesized to affect global climate by?
50%
1%
5%
10%
54
Power is the energy released (or work done) per unit time or rate. It is measured in ______.
Megawatts (joules per second)
m/s-1
Frequency
Grams
55
How was the geocentric model further proved?
When the first man landed on the moon
The invention of the telescope
Through mathematical research
By looking at the sun
56
How have scientists made more accurate observations about the earth’s atmosphere in the past?
Ice core samples
Space Telescopes
Satellite imagery
Advanced Computers
57
What are new sources of energy to power generators for steam engines?
Computer Modelling
Water
Biofuel
Steam Engines
58
Which current moves in one direction?
Voltage
Alternating Current (AC)
Direct Current (DC)
Waves
59
How can an increase in computing power help scientists?
Makes computers faster
Improved scientists ability to design computers
Makes computers more affordable for scientists
Improves computer modelling
60
Equilibrium exists between these two types of gasses:
Atmospheric and gases dissolved in water
Flammable gases and inert gases
Flammable gases and combustion reactions
Atmospheric and inert gases
61
How is the interior of the Earth analysed?
Drilling a hole
Going down into the Earth's core
X-rays
Seismic Waves
62
In which case couldn't reliable results and analysis not be achieved?
With only little amount of data
By analysing large amounts of data
By analysis no amount data
By relying on past research and results
63
The discovery/detection of CMBR provides evidence of the Big Bang. What theory did this refute?
Steady-state theory
Big Bang Theory
Gravity
Geocentric Theory
64
What is the branch that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy?
cosmology
red shift
logic
thermodynamics
65
What leads us to infer that Earth was formed around 4.6 billion years ago?
Quantitative data from radioactive emissions of Earth’s core
Quantitative data from radioactive emissions from meteorites
Qualitative data from radioactive emissions of Earth’s core.
Qualitative data from radioactive emissions from meteorites.
66
Are stars other than the sun also surrounded by planets?
Yes, always.
No
Yes, sometimes.
The sun is not surrounded by planets.
67
What did a detailed study of the atmosphere help us to understand?
Predict the future
Discover new compositions of gases
All of the above
Construct Models
68
What surrounds the Earth and has changed in composition?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Ozone layer
Atmosphere
69
The presence of large quantities of dark matter and dark energy is used in what?
Quantum chemistry
Current Models of the Universe
Diagram of earth
Models of an atom
70
Which is an example of large scale collaboration in science?
An independent study.
The invention of the telescope.
The Human Genome Project.
The IB Group 4 Project at AISR.
71
How can scientist contribute to a common goal that is beyond one scientific field?
Through cooperation among scientists friends
Through involving the public
Through collaboration with scientists from various fields
All of the above
72
Why is the ability to do work in nuclear reactions more than in fossil fuels?
It is faster
It is sustainable
The extremely high density of Uranium
It has more atoms
73
Hauksbee strived to understand the natural phenomena by this investigation style explained as..
Researching
Identifying and Classifying
Thematic Investigating
Pattern Seeking
74
Which of the following are not renewable energy sources?
Fossil Fuels
Geothermal Energy
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
75
Where does equilibrium exist?
Between solar radiation and atmospheric pressure
Between gases in the atmosphere and gases dissolved in water
Between atmospheric pressure and gases in water
Between oxygen and gases in the atmosphere
76
Human activity results in _______ that has a significant effect on climate.
changes to the atmosphere
changes in water level
changes in pollution level
changes in solar radiation
77
How is Newton’s second law expressed?
none of the above
F=ma
A=v2-v1/t
M= f/a
78
__ are mathematical in form and can be used to calculate outcomes and to make predictions.
Facts
Theories
Ideas
Laws
79
How did Alessandro Volta disprove Galvani’s ideas?
All of the above
With a flow of electricity from a battery w/ differentmetals
Exposing his flaws in his theories
To take out the competition
80
Which scientist considered electricity to be a property of living things?
Georg Simon Ohm
Francis Hauksbee
Benjamin Franklin
Luigi Galvani
81
What is the main disadvantage of using nuclear power?
Difficult to manage
Hard to obtain
Possible disaster in the small chance of an accident
Noisy for those living nearby.
82
Teamwork in science is ____.
independent of factors such as religion and culture.
open-minded and dependent on culture.
closed-minded and objective.
based on funding and national exchanges of biased informatio
83
How high is the energy density of uranium-235?
Extremely High
Moderate
High
Low
84
What is the evidence for moving plates?
Magnetic fields
Paleomagnetism
Satellite Images
Paleomagnetism and Magnetic Fields
85
What can hypotheses be tested by?
Experiments and Observations of Natural World
Observations of Natural World
Logic
Experiments
86
Which of the following require directing from a particular caller to a specific recipient?
Fax
Radio
Telephone calls
E-mails
87
What does the choice of primary energy source depend on?
Availability of resources, capital costs, running costs
If the company’s economy can support it
f the society wants primary energy sources
Potential social impact
88
What source in power stations power the main turbines?
Depends on Power Station
Secondary Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels
Primary Energy Sources
89
Which energy sources is the major source for most countries?
Wind Power
Solar Power
Fossil Fuels
Nuclear
90
What allowed for the development of models for predicting effects of change in gas composition?
Detailed study of the Big Bang
Detailed study of the atmosphere
Detailed study of the Earth’s composition
Detailed study of global warming
91
Uncertainty about human ancestry comes from...
Misunderstood anatomy of organisms from the past
All of the above
Misinterpretation of existing remains
An incomplete fossil record
92
What must an idea have in order to be scientific?
Must be testable
All of these choices
Must focus on natural explanations
Must focus on the natural world
93
What was Newton’s inspiration behind discovering his laws?
He did it for his job
The apple
Curiosity
To prove someone wrong
94
Which of the following is an example of “work?”
Standing in place on a windy day while holding a kite
Holding a heavy box and walking upstairs
Standing in place on a windy day
Holding a heavy box
95
What's the balance btwn absorbed and emitted radiation resulting in increase surface temp allow
Heat radiation
Provide energy
Sustain life
Allow's Earth's rotation
96
What was used to determine the existence of bipedal apes in Africa 4.4 million years ago?
Radioactive dating
Examining bones
Homologous features
Studying old human civilizations
97
Which scientist was keen on identifying the effects and proposing causes of electricity?
Francis Hauksbee
Rosalind Franklin
Michael Faraday
Benjamin Franklin
98
What device would scientists need to make a high current, with low mass and high efficiency?
Gasoline
Electrodes and electrolytes
Metal
Copper
99
Why is electricity a secondary energy source?
It is created from both nonrenewable and renewable sources
It's not as efficient as other energy sources
Because primary sources are older (coal)
Because secondary energy is better for the environment
100
What origin story describes the Big Bang?
Zulu
Greek
Modern Scientific
Chinese
101
How has the Solar System formed using scientific theory?
Hydrogen fusing with Hydrogen
Formed gas and dust from exploding start
Protostar Formation
Accretion of Planets
102
Which process allows stars to be created?
Nuclear fusion of Carbon
When Hydrogen atoms begin fusing at 10, 000, 000 degrees C
When Carbon heats up and collides
Dissociation of H2O
103
Fossils and sediments also provide information on how the_______ has changed over time.
Earth’s climate
sea levels
universe
agriculture
104
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Edison
Thomas Shelby
Thomas Jefferson
105
What is important to scientists?
Logic
Fear
Evidence
Belief
106
What is the theory of natural selection built on?
Coherent views of life
Laboratory evidence
Inferences based on observations
A theory developed by Alfred Wallace
107
Changes to the atmosphere that result from ______ have a big effect on the climate.
human activity
scientists
car emissions
factories
108
There are only ____ long-lasting elements in the universe.
36
77
60
98
109
What movement are involves a force acting towards the center of rotation?
Elliptical
Swirling
Circular
Irregular
110
What is evidence of the theory that we are still expanding due to the big bang?
Blue Shift
CMBR
Red Shift
Inflation
111
How do living organisms affect processes in the atmosphere?
They add nitrogen to the soil.
They die and distort evidence
They take in liquid water & release vapor into atmosphere
Create inaccuracies in the processes
112
What do oscillations on an ocilliscope represent?
Emitting of electromagnetic waves
Emitting of color
Emitting of electromagnetic waves
Emitting of Sound
113
The four types of ______________; chemical, atomic, electrical, and heat
atom
energy
matter
gravity
114
What generates a significant portion of the total energy output of many countries?
Nuclear Power
Electricity
Solar Power
Wind Power
115
Which best describes the Big Bang theory
Inflation
Spontaneous release of energy
CMBR
Telescopes
116
Why can secondary cells be recharged?
The chemical reaction that occurs within them is reversible
The chemicals are not needed for the battery to recharge.
They’re more recent than primary cell batteries
They are smaller than primary cells
117
Which of the following equations explains the interchangeability between mass and energy?
Kepler’s 1st law of planetary motion
F= m*a
E=mc2
P= M2AT
118
What species descended from a common ancestor?
Mammals
LUCA
Archaea
All of the above
119
The process where the nucleus of the atom splits into several smaller fragments is called?
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Bombs
120
Why are primary cells unable to be recharged?
The batteries use non-reversible chemical reactions
They don’t have a charging cord
They use up all their energy
The chemicals within the battery would overheat if charged
121
What is one of the technological developments that helped an understanding of the solar system.
Binoculars
All of the above
Solar Panels
Telescopes
122
Who developed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
James Wallace
Gregor Mendel
Alfred Wallace
123
______ is one of the few concepts common to all sciences.
Evolution
Life
Energy
Big Bang
124
This provides the nuclear power used to make electrical energy w/ steam turbines & generators.
Solar Power
Sustained nuclear fission
Uncontrolled Fission
Fossil Fuels
125
Why have scientists postulated a variety of models?
They wanted to explain matter structure
They wanted to explain atoms
They wanted to explain protons
They wanted to explain molecule formation
126
How did Newton contribute to our understanding of the universe?
Black Hole Theory
Contributed to Geocentric Theory
Developed 3 laws of motion
Trigonometry
127
The difference between accuracy and precision is...
Accuracy-close to expected outcome, Precision-data together
Accuracy-exact data, Precision-data together
Accuracy-data together, Precision-close to expected outcome
Accuracy-close to expected outcome, Precision-exact data
128
What does Newton’s first law state?
object stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force
E=mc2
F= ma
for every action an opposite and equal reaction
129
Of the zones where plates interact, which describes the formation of Mariana trench- Atlantic?
Convergent Zone
Transform Zone
Subvergent Zone
Divergent Zone
130
Are theories, laws and hypotheses progressive to each other? (need one to create the other)
Probably
True
False
Maybe
131
A theory can incorporate...
Theories
Facts and Tested Hypothesis
Facts
Tested Hypothesis
132
What is peer review?
A scientist in one field reads another scientist’s paper.
When a scientist publishes a paper.
When scientists rate each other’s work on a scale- 1 to 100.
A scientist in one field reads opp. fields scientist’s paper
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Who's research resulted in the invention of the electric generator/motor (electricity & magne)
Michael Faraday
Francis Hauksbee
Benjamin Franklin
Hans Christian Ørsted

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