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Introduction to Science Quiz

Authored by Alicia Sorrenti

Science

10th Grade - University

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Introduction to Science Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the definition of science?

Ridged set of rules that only apply to those that have advanced degrees.

Facts that are designed to last forever, and guide people to generate truths.

A way to figure out the supernatural world, magic and fantasy.

Both a body of knowledge and a process to study the world around us.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the best responds to the following statement...


If a scientist says "I don't know", you should probably not trust their research.

The admission of uncertainty is common in science, and should not be perceived negatively.

The admission of uncertainty is uncommon in science, and should be viewed negatively.

"I don't know", is the same as being wrong, do not trust them.

Scientists know most things, this is not a common issue.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a Scientific Law?

A tentative answer to a specific question, the basis of further study.

A network of facts that explain how a natural phenomenon occurs. It can be used to predict future outcomes.

An observable truth about the natural world, a relationship between concepts, and can sometimes be expressed mathematically.

Once a theory is proven, it will become a Scientific Law.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the follow best describes a scientific hypothesis?

A testable, tentative answer to a specific question that includes some evidence, the basis of further testing.

A fact for a broad set of predictable outcomes, if correct will become a Scientific Law.

A mathematical expression of years of research, that does not meet the qualifications of a Scientific Law.

A random guess that has no evidence.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following Statements is a Scientific Law?

The Sun will rise tomorrow morning.

f=ma

Nutrition aids in the treatment of some cancers.

Tectonic Plate Theory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the most effective hypothesis?

I think hydrogen peroxide cleans clothing of most stains.

If hydrogen peroxide is put onto a grease stain, the grease will dissolve, because the oxygen bubbles will lift the grease away from the shirt.

If you put cleaner on any type of stain, the stain will be rinsed off the clothes because that is what washing means.

Peroxide is a harmful chemical and will damage clothing.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

There are 7 pencils in the jar.

The pencils in the jar are not sharpened.

The pencils have a lower density than the jar that is holding them.

Pencils are better than pens because you can erase an incorrect answer.

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