Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Scientific Inquiry
Science
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Which of the following refers to is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community?
Scientific Knowledge
Science
Technology
Scientific Inquiry
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There are 5 main branches of Science.
False
True
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What are the 3 main branches of Science?
Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science
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Life Science is the study of living things. It is also known as Chemistry.
True
False
20
Which of the following is the study of Earth, including rocks, soils, oceans, the atmosphere, and surface features?
Life Science
Physical Science
None of the choices
Earth Science
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
It is Linear/Defined Order.
It answers a single posed question
Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
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In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
True
False
20
Which of the following refers to the process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world?
Science
Technology
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Knowledge
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People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
False
True
20
Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
Prediction
Inference
Hypothesis
Observation
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Which of the following is an example of observation?
The car run out of gas.
The street is wet because it rained.
The sky is blue.
It's going to snow.
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Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Inference
Observation
Prediction
Hypothesis
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Give 2 examples of observation.
Answers should refer to using the 5 senses (Student answers may vary)
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Which refers to a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation?
Inference
Prediction
Hypothesis
Observation
20
Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?
