Earth and Scientific Method Quiz

Planet earth was formed nearly _________ years ago.

• 4.6 billion

• 2 billion

• 10 million

• 500 thousand

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

We are a fairly _________ species relative to the age of earth.

• Young

• Ancient

• Immortal

• Eternal

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

The amount of change we have caused to the planet is _________ to the very short amount of time we have been present.

• Disproportionate

• Insignificant

• Irrelevant

• Comparable

• Minimal

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is one possible outcome of the scientific method if the results of an experiment are shared and other scientists cannot recreate those results?

• The original results may be questioned.

• The results are immediately accepted.

• The experiment is considered a success.

• The results are ignored.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The scientific method starts with ​ (a)   That makes you curious about the what, when, why or more.

• hypothesis
• test/investigate/experiment
• analysis
• conclusion
• communication
• Observing a phenomenon

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Observe a phenomenon

collect and analyze data

Form a hypothesis

Ask a question

Design and do an experiment

Communicate results

The first step in the scientific process is always observe a phenomenon. Put the last 5 steps after that in order.

• collect and analyze data

• design and do an experiment

• Ask a question

• Propose a hypothesis

• Share your results