Scientific Method and Related Concepts

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Conduct an experiment

• Identify a problem and ask a question

• Communicate the results

What should you do after formulating a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Communicate the results

• Conduct an experiment

• Identify a problem

• Make an observation

What is the purpose of communicating the results in the scientific method?

• To prove a formal method

• To make an educated guess

• To conduct an experiment

• To identify a problem

What is a solstice?

• When the sun moves in a circular orbit

• The time when the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination

• When the sun crosses the celestial equator

• When the sun rotates

What does it mean when something rotates?

• Moves in a straight line

• Moves in a circular orbit

• Stays still

• Moves up and down

What is an equinox?

• When the sun reaches its maximum declination

• When the sun moves in a circular orbit

• When day and night are approximately equal in length

• When the sun stops moving