Ch 1 Science Skills Unit Quiz

What type of graph is represented by Figure 1-1?

• bar graph

• line graph

• circle graph

• none of the above

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

• science

• technology

• measurement

• curiosity

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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.

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

• life science

• Earth and space science

• physical science

• social science

How does Earth science overlap with life science?

• Earth science involves the study of Earth’s rocks.

• Earth science involves the study of systems that may include living organisms.

• Earth science involves the study of the composition of matter.

• Earth science does not overlap with life science.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas of physical science?

• The universe is very old and very large.

• Forces cause changes in motion.

• Energy can be transferred from one form to another, but it can never be destroyed.

• One of the main branches of natural science is biology.

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What are the building blocks of all matter?

• forces

• atoms

• magnetic fields

• kinetic and potential energy

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

• drawing conclusions

• making observations

• analyzing data

• revising a hypothesis

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What happens when the data in an investigation do not support the original hypothesis?

• The scientist gives up and starts an investigation on a new topic.

• The data must be incorrect and are thrown out.

• The hypothesis is revised.

• The data are altered so that they support the original hypothesis.

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What is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature?

• a scientific law

• a fact

• a scientific theory

• a hypothesis

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