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