Scientific Thinking Quiz

What is the basis of modern science?

• Observable evidence, reasoning, and repeated testing

• Intuition and beliefs

• Historical texts and traditions

• Philosophical debates

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What is a hypothesis?

• An untestable idea

• A proven fact

• A proposed explanation for observations

• A random guess

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What is the key to being a great scientist?

• Being curious and asking questions

• Following instructions

• Memorizing scientific facts

• Avoiding mistakes

What is an experiment?

• A test to see if an explanation is right or wrong

• A theoretical discussion

• A summary of observations

• A collection of data

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What should scientists do when they find new evidence?

• Ignore it

• Change their theories if necessary

• Stick to their original conclusions

• Discard the evidence

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What is a scientific theory?

• A single experiment

• A hypothesis

• A well-established explanation of evidence

• An untested idea

Which unit would you use to measure the length of a road?

• Kilometers

• Millimeters

• Centimeters

• Meters

What tool would you use to measure the mass of a small object?

• A graduated cylinder

• A ruler

• A balance

• A thermometer

What is the volume of a juice box typically measured in?

• Centiliters

• Liters

• Kiloliters

• Milliliters

What is the scientific law?

• A single experiment

• An untested idea

• A hypothesis

• A statement describing what always happens under certain conditions in nature

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