Understanding Key Concepts in Science

What does it mean to deploy something?

• To destroy it

• To move it into position for use

• To hide it

• To sell it

Which of the following best describes a transition?

• A large area of land

• A change from one thing to another

• A rule that explains natural phenomena

• A shared international project

If a scientist is studying cosmic phenomena, what are they studying?

• The surface of the Earth

• The atmosphere

• Beyond Earth and its atmosphere

• International relations

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of an expanse?

• A small garden in a backyard

• A vast desert stretching for miles

• A crowded city street

• A single mountain peak

How might the terrain of an area affect the way people live there?

• It determines the color of the sky

• It influences the types of buildings constructed

• It changes the international borders

• It affects the cosmic events observed

Why is it important for countries to work together on international projects?

• To ensure cosmic events are monitored

• To share resources and knowledge for better outcomes

• To transition from one government to another

• To deploy military forces

Which of the following is an example of a scientific principle?

• The law of gravity

• A country's constitution

• A vast ocean

• A transition between seasons

How can understanding scientific principles help in solving real-world problems?

• By providing entertainment

• By offering explanations that guide solutions

• By creating international conflicts

• By making land more vast

What is a characteristic of something that is vast?

• It is very small

• It is very large

• It is very colorful

• It is very noisy

How might the concept of deployment be used in a non-military context?

• Deploying a new software update to improve user experience

• Deploying troops to a battlefield

• Deploying a new law in a country

• Deploying a new color in a painting