The Nature of Science Test

Hannah is curious about the world around her. What is the primary goal of science?

• To create new technologies

• To gain knowledge about events in nature

• To develop philosophical theories

• To improve artistic skills

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Nora is studying different fields of science for her school project. Which of the following is a major category of science?

• Mathematics

• Literature

• Life science

• Music

During a biology class, Scarlett asked, 'What does life science primarily study?'

• The study of Earth and outer space

• The study of living things

• The study of matter and energy

• The study of ancient civilizations

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David is curious about the focus of physical science. What should he study?

• Study of living things

• Study of Earth and outer space

• Study of matter and energy

• Study of human behavior

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When are scientific explanations modified in the context of a classroom experiment?

• When they are perfect

• When they are found to be incomplete or new technology provides more accurate answers

• When they are popular

• When they are too simple

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How do scientists like Aiden and Mia learn new information according to the document?

• By reading books

• By performing investigations

• By watching documentaries

• By attending lectures

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Daniel and Luna are working on a school project. Which of the following is a method mentioned for conducting investigations?

• Writing essays

• Observing and recording observations

• Conducting interviews

• Reading articles

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How did Aiden perform his science investigation?

• By setting up experiments

• By drawing diagrams

• By making presentations

• By writing reports

Grace and William are working on a science project. What is another method for conducting investigations mentioned in their project document?

• Building models and then testing them

• Conducting surveys

• Analyzing data

• Writing summaries

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Arjun and Charlotte are conducting an experiment in their science class. What is the organized set of investigation procedures they should follow called?

• Scientific theory

• Scientific method

• Scientific law

• Scientific hypothesis

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