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Scientific Knowledge

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Science

7th - 8th Grade

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Scientific Knowledge
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientific theories are based on

general assumptions of how systems work.
mathematical principles that can be proven true.
large amounts of data collected over time.
observations from within only one scientific discipline.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.

True
False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these explain how a natural phenomenon works or happens?

theory

law

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

theory

law

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these can be represented mathematically and provide no explanation why a phenomenon occurs?

theory

law

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists create both scientific theories and scientific laws as they make observations and conduct experiments about the natural world. Which of the following statements most accurately compares the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws

science laws are based on evidence while science theories are not

science theories involve only biology, while laws involve all types of science

science theories involve mathematical equations, while science laws are based on observations

science theories are ideas that explain natural events, while science laws predict what will happen in a natural event.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Before a scientific theory is accepted and supported, it has

been tested by only one scientist.

been published in scientific journals.

been tested many times by different scientists.

been approved by the International Committee of Scientists.

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