Methods of Science HW Quiz

The statement “The air temperature is 35 degrees” is a(n) opinion. _______________

• True
• False

“An object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by another force.” This statement describes something that always happens in nature, without explaining why it happens. This is an example of a scientific law.

• True
• False

The sunset was beautiful. Is an observation.

• True
• False

An explanation backed by results obtained from repeated tests or experiments is a scientific law.

• True
• False

Which of the following questions can be studied through scientific inquiry?

• Is it fair to have more than one best friend?
• If someone plays violent video games are they more likely to display violent behavior?
• Do the colors purple and orange look good together?
• What type of crust makes the best pizza?

Chris wants to study the difference between lava that cools on land and lava that cools in the water. What branch of science is Chris studying?

• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Social Science
• Life Science

Which of the following is a scientific law?

• Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth’s crust.
• If you drop an object, it will fall to Earth.
• Earth is the center of the solar system
• The Sun is the center of the solar system.

A scientific law does which of the following?

• describes a pattern in nature.
• explains observations and events.
• both
• neither

Which statement is true?

• Science is only important to scientists.
• People use science in their everyday lives.
• Science is very interesting, but not very useful.
• Scientists always agree on everything.

Which of the following is a fact?

• Action movies are the most fun to watch.
• Cars made in the United States are the best cars.
• More white cars are sold every year than any other color.
• All of the choices are facts.