Exploring the Nature of Science with NASA Scientists

What is the main purpose of science as described in the introduction?

• To entertain people

• To make money

• To understand the natural world

• To create new technologies

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What does Dr. Viall say is inherent in the process of finding new information in science?

• Making money

• Being right all the time

• Being wrong a lot of the time

• Creating new technologies

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According to Dr. Samara, what did people notice about the aurora and compasses?

• Funny things would happen with compasses during auroras

• The aurora had no effect on compasses

• Compasses would point south during auroras

• The aurora made compasses spin uncontrollably

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What type of data can be gathered using a camera in optical light?

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

• The light we can see with our eyes

• X-ray light

What is the term for measuring directly where you are?

• Indirect measurement

• Optical measurement

• In situ

• Remote sensing

Why is it important to look at data over a long period of time?

• To create new technologies

• To make money

• To entertain people

• To make sure the big picture still makes sense

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What does Dr. Viall say about scientific models when new observations are made?

• The model was always wrong

• The model was incomplete

• The model was perfect

• The model was irrelevant

What was Amber's first project in high school?

• Studying the Sun

• Studying ozone and its effect on plants

• Studying the auroras

• Studying the magnetic field

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What tool did Amber use to measure the height of plants in her ozone garden?

• Meter stick

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Psychrometer

What is the main message at the end of the video?

• Everyone can be a scientist by asking questions and gathering data

• Only NASA can conduct scientific research

• Science is only for professionals

• Science is not important

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