CLASS TEST ON CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENCE

Surname

First name and other names

Class (Eg: 10G1)

What is science?

• A) A system of beliefs
• B) A system of knowledge about the universe
• C) A system of myths
• D) A system of stories

What is the aim of the pendulum experiment?

• A) To show that results are random
• B) To demonstrate that scientific results should be replicable
• C) To create new myths
• D) To guess outcomes

Which of the following is a characteristic of science?

• A) Subjectivity
• B) Reproducibility
• C) Randomness
• D) Inconsistency

What is the purpose of empirical evidence in science?

• A) To guess outcomes
• B) To verify or disprove by observation or experiment
• C) To create myths
• D) To support beliefs

What does precision in science refer to?

• A) Random results
• B) Consistency and reproducibility
• C) Guesswork
• D) Subjective opinions

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

• A) 90°C
• B) 100°C
• C) 110°C
• D) 120°C

What is the role of observation in science?

• A) To ignore data
• B) To gather data
• C) To create stories
• D) To support beliefs