Cause & Effect-1.2 & 1.3 Fundamentals worksheet #2

What is the main reason the author believes people are not satisfied with the state of the earth after five hundred years of Galileo?

• Lack of technological advancement

• Fundamental problems preventing the discovery of truth

• Environmental issues

• Economic instability

According to the passage, what is a major issue with the Merriam Webster dictionary's definition of truth?

• It is too complex to understand

• It uses the word "true" to define truth

• It is not accepted by scientists

• It is outdated

What does the author imply about the concept of personal truth?

• It is universally accepted

• It leads to subjective interpretations of truth

• It is scientifically proven

• It is a modern concept

What historical figure is mentioned in the passage as an example related to the concept of truth?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo

• Nikola Tesla

What does the author suggest would happen to Galileo if the current understanding of truth were applied in his time?

• He would be celebrated

• He would still be in jail

• He would be ignored

• He would be misunderstood

What is the author's view on the simultaneity of objects in the universe?

• It is irrelevant to the discussion of truth

• It is obvious but often overlooked

• It is a new scientific discovery

• It contradicts the laws of physics

What does the author imply is missing in modern society's understanding of truth?

• A scientific basis

• A clear and universal definition

• A philosophical approach

• A historical perspective

How does the author describe the position of having individual truths?

• Empowering

• Precarious

• Enlightening

• Simplistic

What is the consequence of not having a universal definition of truth, according to the author?

• Inability to communicate effectively

• Difficulty in learning about the truth

• Increased scientific discoveries

• Greater societal harmony

What does the author suggest is necessary for discovering the truth?

• Advanced technology

• A universal definition of truth

• More scientific research

• Greater public awareness