Unit 1 Lesson 1 Review

Which statement best describes science?

• studying the natural world; truth with proof

• a complete explanation of everything that happens in the universe

• knowledge about Earth

• a list of facts that all scientists agree are true

Scientific evidence includes ____________.

• a scientist's feelings

• a scientist's opinions

• predictions and theories

• observation and data

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Scientists should change their data to get the results they want.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which of the following questions is testable?

• Is the sky prettier at sunrise or sunset?

• Is bacon or sausage better for breakfast?

• Is the Pacific Ocean or Atlantic Ocean bluer?

• Will longer hours of sunlight affect how fast the tomato plants grow?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Opinions and emotions are a large part of science.

• True

• False

Scientists and their explanations cannot be proven false.

• True

• False

It's always a good idea for scientists to change their data to get the results they want.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Every question is testable.

• True

• False

Science will prove that the ghost in my attic is real.

• True

• False

A hypothesis is written in a(n)

• If, then statement

• Then, if statement

• Cause, effect statement

• True, false statement