Chapter 1 Science Skills Test

What is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.

• science

• technology

• measurement

• curiosity

How are science and technology related?

• technology is a branch of natural science

• science is a branch of technology

• advances in science may lead to advances in technology and vice versa

• science and technology are not related

Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?

• life science

• earth and space science

• social science

• physical science

What are the building blocks of matter?

• atoms

• forces

• magnetic fields

• kinetic and potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

In which step of the scientific method is information obtained from your senses?

• making observations

• drawing conclusions

• analyzing data

• revising a hypothesis

What is the most important safety rule?

• always follow your teacher's instructions and textbook directions exactly

• never do experiments that involve flames or hot objects

• never work with chemicals

• always use unbreakable glassware

Which of the following is an example of a safe laboratory procedure?

• tying back long hair and loose clothing

• eating or drinking from laboratory glassware

• touching hot objects with your bare hands

• testing an odor by directly inhaling the vapor

An organizing plan for gathering, organizing, and communicating information is called a(n)

• scientific method

• technology method

• physical method

• chemical method

The two main areas of physical sciences are physics and

• chemistry

• biology

• zoology

• anatomy

Natural science is divided into life science, Earth and space science, and

• physical science

• anatomical science

• promotional science

• technology

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