Science and Innovation Contributions Quiz

Which of the following scientists is known for their work with chimpanzees and their contributions to understanding animal behavior?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Marie Daly

• Mario Molina

• Jane Goodall

How did Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone help society?

• It allowed people to travel faster.

• It made it easier for people to communicate over long distances.

• It helped people cook food more efficiently.

• It improved the quality of printed books.

Marie Daly was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. What was one of her significant contributions to science?

• She discovered the structure of DNA.

• She conducted research on the effects of cholesterol on the heart.

• She invented the light bulb.

• She developed the theory of relativity.

Imagine you are a scientist like Mario Molina, who worked on understanding the effects of chemicals on the ozone layer. What steps would you take to investigate a new chemical's impact on the environment?

• Write a story about the chemical.

• Conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze the results to understand the chemical's impact.

• Draw a picture of the chemical.

• Ask your friends what they think about the chemical.

What is one way that scientific research and innovation can help improve people's lives?

• By making people laugh more.

• By creating new technologies that solve everyday problems.

• By making food taste better.

• By helping people sleep longer.