Unit 1 - Introduction to Science

What are the three branches of science?

• Physical

• Life

• Earth

• Sky

• Space

__________ is the investigation and exploration of natural events and the new information that results from those investigations.

• Science

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

Choose the type of scientist that would ask this question:

What causes volcanoes to explode?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

Choose the type of scientist that would ask this question:

How can we make the roller coaster cart move faster, but still be safe to ride?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

Choose the type of scientist that would ask this question:

Why are some animals cold-blooded?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

Choose the type of scientist that would ask this question:

How do plants use photosynthesis?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

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What happens when you mix two specific chemicals together?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

Choose the type of scientist that would ask this question:

How far away is the moon from earth?

• Life

• Earth

• Physical

What are the two fields of physical science?

• atmospheric

• chemistry

• physics

• biology

• anatomy

What are the three main branches of life science?

• botany

• zoology

• physics

• microbiology

• chemistry