Introduction to science

1. What is science?

• a) Studying only plants

• b) The study of the natural world through observation and experiments

• c) Watching TV shows

• d) Making food in the kitchen

Answer explanation

Science is the careful study of the world around us through observation, experiments, and logical thinking to understand how things work.

2. Which of these is NOT part of the scope of science?

• a) Physical Science

• b) Life Science

• c) Earth Science

• d) Political Science

3. Which area of science studies living things?

• a) Life Science

• b) Earth Science

• c) Physical Science

• d) Social Science

Answer explanation

Life Science – study of living things (Biology).

4. Which area of science studies non-living things like matter and energy?

• a) Earth Science

• b) Physical Science

• c) Life Science

• d) Computer Science

Answer explanation

Physical Science – study of matter and energy (Physics, Chemistry).

5. Which of the following studies the earth and space?

• a) Life Science

• b) Social Science

• c) Earth Science

• d) Physical Science

Answer explanation

Earth Science – study of the earth, space, and environment.

6. Which of these is NOT an importance of science?

• a) Improves farming

• b) Helps in health care

• c) Makes travelling easier

• d) Causes ignorance

7. Which of these is an example of scientific skill?

• a) Cooking food

• b) Hypothesis

• c) Sleeping early

• d) Painting walls

Answer explanation

Making Hypothesis – Making a smart guess.

8. What is the name of your Basic science teacher?

Answer explanation

Emmanuel

9. Which of the following is NOT a common science apparatus?

• a) Beaker

• b) Microscope

• c) Television

• d) Thermometer

10. The process of testing an idea is called:

• a) Hypothesis

• b) Experiment

• c) Observation

• d) Recording

Answer explanation

Experiment – Testing to see if the guess is correct.