Science

·         Who is the author of the quote, "The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom."?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Isaac Asimov

• Stephen Hawking

According to Isaac Asimov, what is the current issue with science and society?

• Science is not advancing

• Society is ignoring scientific discoveries

• Science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom

• Society is advancing faster than science

What is the main theme discussed in the "Science Discussion" section of the document?

• The history of scientific discoveries

• The role of technology in education

• The impact of science on society

• Different branches of science and their importance

What does the term "scientific method" refer to?

• A type of scientific measurement

• A systematic approach to acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation

• A specific laboratory technique

• A historical philosophy of science

What is meant by "scientific consensus"?

• A theory that has been proven

• The opinion or position of the majority of scientists on a particular topic

• A law that governs scientific practices

• A unanimous agreement in a scientific community

What is the purpose of "peer review" in scientific research?

• To fund scientific projects

• To publish research papers

• To confirm the veracity of research results through evaluation by qualified peers

• To promote the researchers involved

Which of the following best describes "pseudoscience"?

• Scientific claims that are accepted by the majority of scientists

• Claims presented as science but not based on the scientific method or rejected by scientific consensus

• Well-supported scientific theories

• Theories that have been proven by experiments

What does the verb "to baffle" mean?

• To support an argument

• To clarify a concept

• To cause extreme confusion

• To agree with a theory

What does the phrase "it's not rocket science" imply?

• It refers to highly complex scientific calculations

• It is used to indicate something very difficult to understand

• It is used to say that something is easy to understand, often in a sarcastic manner

• It suggests the need for advanced education to understand

When was heliocentrism first proposed?

• 3rd century BCE

• 16th century BCE

• 16th century CE

• 1st century CE