Science Quiz

What behavior did Aboriginal people in Australia describe long before scientists?

• Birds spreading fires by airdropping flaming sticks

• Dolphins using tools

• Elephants painting pictures

• Monkeys using sign language

What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in an experiment?

• To make a random guess

• To provide a testable explanation or prediction

• To ensure the experiment is fun

• To avoid conducting the experiment

How is the scientific process described in the text?

• A straight path

• A twisty, dynamic roller coaster

• A calm river

• A smooth highway

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What common misconception about scientists is mentioned in the text?

• They always work in teams

• They are solitary geniuses

• They dislike books and movies

• They never make mistakes

What did Dr. Luis Federico Leloir and his team wonder about cells?

• If cells could be used to generate energy

• If cells worked the same way outside of an organism as they do inside

• If cells could be transformed into different types

• If cells could survive in space

How does each new observation contribute to scientific knowledge?

• It replaces previous knowledge entirely.

• It adds to the pool of collective knowledge.

• It is kept separate from other observations.

• It is only useful if it disproves a theory.

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What happens to a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• It is tested once and then accepted as fact.

• It is tested repeatedly from different angles.

• It is ignored if it does not fit existing theories.

• It is only tested if it is part of a scientific theory.

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What do scientists do during the peer review process?

• They publish their findings immediately.

• They submit their research to the public.

• They write up their hypothesis, testing, and results.

• They conduct new experiments.

How does data literacy benefit scientists when analyzing results?

• It helps them ignore irrelevant data

• It allows them to interpret and understand data accurately

• It makes data collection unnecessary

• It simplifies the research process

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What can computers simulate according to the text?

• Only small-scale experiments.

• Experiments that are impossible in real life.

• Experiments that have already been done.

• Only weather patterns.

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