Scientific Theory Quiz

What does a scientific theory explain?

• Why or how something happens

• The exact time something happens

• The location of an event

• The opinion of a scientist

What is a scientific theory supported by?

• Opinions

• Evidence

• Hypotheses

• Predictions

Which of the following statements is true about scientific theories?

• They are based on opinions

• They are supported by evidence

• They are always simple

• They are guesses

What is the main difference between a scientific theory and a fact?

• A theory explains why or how something happens, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true

• A theory is a guess, while a fact is an opinion

• A theory is always correct, while a fact can be wrong

• A theory is simpler than a fact

What is the definition of "contrast"?

• Finding similarities between two or more objects

• Finding differences between two or more objects

• Finding the average of two or more objects

• Finding the sum of two or more objects

What does the image in the learning material depict?

• Two similar objects

• Two different objects

• Two identical objects

• Two objects of the same color

What is the main visual aid used in the learning material to explain "contrast"?

• A diagram of a plant

• A chart of colors

• A picture of a green apple and an orange

• A map of a country

Which of the following pairs would best illustrate the concept of contrast?

• Two red apples

• A cat and a dog

• Two identical twins

• Two blue pens

Which of the following best fits the definition of "determine"?

• To decide or settle

• To ignore or neglect

• To confuse or complicate

• To delay or postpone

What is the first step in the process shown in the diagram?

• Do Background Research

• Construct Hypothesis

• Ask Question

• Test with an Experiment