Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
Scientific Inquiry
Technology
Science
Scientific Knowledge
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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?
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Science
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?
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth Science
None of the choices
20
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
It is Linear/Defined Order.
It answers a single posed question
It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
20
In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
False
True
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?
Technology
Science
Scientific Knowledge
Scientific Inquiry
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People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
True
False
20
Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
Hypothesis
Prediction
Inference
Observation
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Which of the following is an example of observation?
The car run out of gas.
It's going to snow.
The sky is blue.
The street is wet because it rained.
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Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Hypothesis
Inference
Observation
Prediction
20
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?
Hypothesis
Observation
Inference
Prediction
20
Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?