What is Science

Which statement best describes what science is?

• A collection of facts about the world.

• A way of thinking and asking questions about the universe.

• The study of how the natural world works.

• A way of thinking, asking good questions, and getting truthful answers about the natural world.

What is gravity?

• The force that makes objects float.

• The force that pushes objects away from a planet's center.

• The force that draws objects towards a planet's center.

• The force that causes objects to spin.

Why is scientific literacy important?

• It helps us understand magic tricks.

• It allows us to defy the laws of nature.

• It helps us make wise decisions about health and the environment.

• It is only important for professional scientists.

What can happen when humans rely on patterns that are not real or are poor explanations?

• We always discover new scientific facts.

• We can easily jump to incorrect conclusions.

• Our perceptions become more accurate.

• We develop actual genius.

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Why is it important in science to test observations rather than relying solely on initial perceptions?

• Initial perceptions are always incorrect.

• Testing observations helps confirm or refute initial thoughts, correcting for limited perceptions and flawed thinking.

• Scientists enjoy proving each other wrong.

• Only complex observations require testing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three core assumptions that science makes about the world?

• The world is real.

• We can understand the objective world.

• Explanations have natural causes.

• Science can answer all personal and moral questions.

What is a key characteristic of scientific knowledge?

• It is always proven and absolute.

• It is based on personal opinions and beliefs.

• It is tentative and reduces uncertainty.

• It aims to answer every possible question.