Nature of Science Enviro 2026

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

• A summary of an observed natural event

• A tested, possible explanation of a natural event

• A system of knowledge based on facts or principles

• The application of science to meet human needs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what scientists believe about the universe?

• The universe can be described by basic rules that can be discovered through study and experimentation.

• The universe cannot be understood by humans.

• Scientists do not use experiments to learn about the universe.

• Science is only about memorizing facts.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are activities that scientists commonly do?

• Investigate

• Plan experiments

• Observe

• Write novels

Open Ended

How does science impact your everyday life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a scientist performs experiments?

• To find out something new about the natural world.

• To test predictions of current theories.

• To check the results of other experiments.

• To memorize facts for exams.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are branches of physical science?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Psychology

• Physics

Multiple Choice

Which branch of science focuses on the study of forces that affect Earth?

• Biochemistry

• Geophysics

• Botany

• Ecology

Match

Match the following

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Physics

Living things

Matter and it's changes

The atmosphere and weather

Earth's physical nature and history

Forces and energy

• Living things

• Matter and it's changes

• The atmosphere and weather

• Earth's physical nature and history

• Forces and energy

Open Ended

Explain how science and technology depend on each other, using an example from your daily life.

Open Ended

Why are scientific theories and laws not considered absolute? Provide an example to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a quantitative statement?

• The chalkboard is black.

• There are posters on the wall.

• There are 10 posters on the wall.

• The room is large.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a scientific model?

• A globe

• A model of an atom

• A crash test

• A recipe for a cake

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'technology' as defined in the lesson?

• A system of knowledge based on facts or principles

• A tested, possible explanation of a natural event

• The application of science to meet human needs

• A summary of an observed natural event

Open Ended

How would you explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law in your own words?