Introduction to Science Quiz Part 1

What is science primarily defined as?

• A collection of historical facts

• A body of information that grows and changes

• A series of random guesses

• A method of storytelling

Why is it important to study science?

• To memorize information

• To improve critical thinking and understanding of the world

• To learn how to win arguments

• To avoid using technology

Which branch of science studies inorganic aspects of our world?

• Biological Sciences

• Earth Sciences

• Physical Sciences

• Environmental Sciences

What do Earth Sciences focus on?

• The study of animals

• The study of the stars

• The study of earth, air, and water

• The study of human behavior

Biological Sciences are concerned with:

• The study of non-living things

• The study of all life forms

• The study of physical laws

• The study of mathematical theories

What is the first step of the scientific process?

• Classifying

• Measuring

• Observing

• Inferring

Which scientific process involves using sense organs to describe things?

• Inferring

• Observing

• Hypothesizing

• Experimenting

Classifying refers to:

• Making predictions about future events

• Grouping similar items based on characteristics

• Measuring objects with tools

• Creating a hypothesis

What does measuring require?

• Only a calculator

• Knowledge of mathematical theories

• The correct tools and units of measurement

• Guesswork and estimation

Predicting is based on:

• Random ideas

• Prior knowledge and gathered data

• Opinions of others

• Emotional responses