Patterns of Earth and Sky - Chapter One

Which of the following best describes a 'model'?

• A tool used by artists

• A representation used by scientists to understand the real world

• A type of vehicle

• A piece of clothing

In the context of science, what is a 'model'?

• A type of experiment

• A method of drawing

• Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world

• A type of computer program

What shape is the Earth?

• Flat

• Sphere

• Cube

• Pyramid

What question will help us think about the location of stars with respect to Earth?

• How far is the moon?

• Where are the stars in space?

• What is the temperature of the sun?

• How many planets are there?

Which of the following best describes 'data'?

• A) A collection of stars

• B) Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

• C) A type of telescope

• D) A method of space travel

'Data' in an investigation refers to:

• Theories proposed by scientists

• Observations or measurements recorded

• Predictions made before the experiment

• Conclusions drawn after the experiment

The word 'data' refers to: A) Hypotheses B) Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation C) Theories D) Predictions

• Hypotheses

• Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

• Theories

• Predictions

Which statement is correct?

• Other stars are inside our solar system

• The Sun is not a star

• The Sun is the only star in our solar system

• The Moon is a star

What can be said about the location of other stars?

• They are inside our solar system

• They are far outside our solar system

• They are near the Sun

• They are within the Milky Way

What is the key concept about the Sun?

• The Sun is a planet

• The Sun is a moon

• The Sun is the only star in our solar system

• The Sun is a comet