Understanding Science

The investigation and exploration of natural events and the new information that results from those investigations is _____________.

• Hypothesis

• Science

• Greek

• Prediction

What are the three branches of science? Click the three correct answers. (Science book page NOS 5)

• Earth Science

• Life Science

• Scientific Theory

• Space Science

• Physical Science

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The study of Earth including rocks, soils, oceans, and the atmosphere is called __________. (Science book page NOS 5)

• Ocean Science

• Rock Science

• Earth Science

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What is physical science? (Science book page NOS 5)

• The study of the Earth and it's oceans.

• The study of living things.

• The study of matter and energy.

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How do firefighters use science?

• They use their brains and think about science often.

• All firefighters used science in school.

• They wear clothing and use equipment made to withstand extreme temperatures.

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What area of science does a chemist work in? (Science book page NOS 5)

• Physical Science

• Earth Science

• Space Science

• Life Science

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The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs is __________________. (Science book page NOS 6)

• Inspiration

• Communication

• Observation

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Poll question: Do you think science is important?

• yes

• no

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A ___________ is a possible explanation for an observation.

• idea

• hypothesis

• result

• inquiry

When you make an inference, you are _________________. (Science book page

NOS 6)

• stating what will happen next.

• making a logical explanation drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• communicating results of a scientific inquiry.