"What is science?"

What is the main idea about science introduced in the first section?

• Science is a collection of facts.

• Science is a never-ending cycle of questioning and discovery.

• Science is based on myths and legends.

• Science is only for professional scientists.

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How do people develop scientific knowledge according to the second section?

• By memorizing facts from books.

• Through social scientific processes and personal experiences.

• By ignoring authorities like parents.

• By only using one way of knowing.

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What is a key question to ask to determine if knowledge is scientific?

• Is it based on a popular belief?

• Is it written in a textbook?

• Was it discovered by a famous scientist?

• Does it explain a natural phenomenon?

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Why is testing ideas important in science?

• To ensure all experiments are done in a lab.

• To make science more complicated.

• To gather evidence that supports or refutes an idea.

• To prove that all ideas are correct.

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What role does sharing findings play in scientific progress?

• It prevents new discoveries from being made.

• It ensures only one person gets credit for discoveries.

• It allows for collaboration and building on others' research.

• It helps keep scientific knowledge secret.

What is a key scientific value mentioned in the sixth section?

• Only accepting ideas from famous scientists.

• Being skeptical and open to new ideas.

• Ignoring unexpected results.

• Being easily convinced by new ideas.

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How did diversity contribute to the Human Genome Project?

• It helped strengthen the research results.

• It made the project more expensive.

• It limited the number of scientists involved.

• It slowed down the research process.

What lesson is highlighted in the conclusion about safety in science?

• Safety glasses are optional in labs.

• Safety precautions are essential in scientific experiments.

• Only adults need to follow safety rules.

• Safety is not important in scientific experiments.

Kyle is wondering what he is getting for his birthday. He decides to shake the box that contains his present. Kyle did not realize it, but he was acting like a scientist. What was the first step Kyle took in this situation that a scientist also takes?

• asking a question

     

• collecting evidence

     

• drawing a conclusion

        

• developing an explanation