Science in Context & Studying Life Quizizz

During a science class, Sophia asked, "What is a scientific theory?"

• A random guess

• A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses

• An untested idea

• A single observation

Elijah and Mason are working on a science project. What does a scientific theory enable them to do?

• A) Make random guesses

• B) Make accurate predictions about new situations

• C) Ignore evidence

• D) Disregard previous research

What can happen to a useful theory that has been thoroughly tested and supported by many lines of evidence, according to Henry and Aria's science project?

• A) It can be ignored

• B) It may become the dominant view

• C) It can be discarded without reason

• D) It can be considered absolute truth

During a classroom discussion, Maya asked: Is any theory considered absolute truth?

• A) Yes, always

• B) No, theories are never considered absolute truth

• C) Sometimes

• D) Only if it is widely accepted

During a science class, Lily asked, "What is the study of life called?"

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Geology

Harper and Ava are studying biology. They come across a list of characteristics of living things. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• Based on a universal genetic code

• Made up of cells

• Inability to grow and develop

• Respond to their environment

William and Grace are studying biology. Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?

• Made up of cells

• Inability to reproduce

• Do not respond to their environment

• Do not use energy

Scarlett observed a single-celled organism in her science class. What type of reproduction involves a single parent and produces identical offspring?

• Sexual

• Asexual

• Binary fission

• Budding

William and Priya are studying biology. They learned that living things need to obtain and use _______ and energy.

• Materials

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

During a science class, Scarlett asked, 'What is the study of life known as?'

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Geology