Generation Genius: What is Science?

The process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation is called ___________.

• astronomy

• astrology

• science

• research

People who study science are called _____________.

• astronomers

• astrologers

• scientists

• doctors

___________ are used by scientists to gather and interpret information.

• notebooks

• computers

• magnifying lenses

• scientific practices

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A scientific process would include ________. (Choose all that apply)

• Watching a Disney princess movie.

• Asking questions and defining problems.

• Using models.

• Planning and carrying out investigations

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Do scientists always have to follow the exact order of scientific practices?

• Yes

• No

True or false: Scientists must always be willing to examine new evidence and change their views.

• True

• False

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Scientists must look at new evidence with __________ and consider that other _________ may exist.

• a closed mind; explanations

• an open mind; evidence

• an open mind; possible explanations

• a closed mind; evidence

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__________ is the scientific study of space.

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

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__________ studies the movement and positions of the stars.

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Astrology

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True or false: Astrology is considered to be a form of science because there are tons of evidence to support the claims.

• True

• False