Being a Scientist 1

What is science primarily about?

• Studying history

• Learning about nature

• Playing sports

• Cooking food

Which of the following is a branch of biology?

• Geology

• Zoology

• Physics

• Astronomy

What do scientists use to gather information about the world?

• Magic

• Senses

• Reading books

• Guessing

What is the study of weather called?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Meteorology

• Geology

What attitude involves wanting to know more about how things work?

• Patience

• Resourcefulness

• Curiosity

• Creativity

What do you call the science of naming and grouping living things?

• Zoology

• Taxonomy

• Ecology

• Botany

What is the main focus of botany?

• Rocks

• Plants

• Weather

• Animals

What does a critical thinker do?

• Ignores facts

• Believes everything

• Asks questions

• Makes guesses

Which of the following is a scientific attitude that involves admitting mistakes?

• Patience

• Humility

• Curiosity

• Creativity

What is the study of Earth's rocks and land called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics