What does the Social Science department seek to understand?

• The nature of people and society.

• The laws of physics.

• The structure of the universe.

• The history of mathematics.

According to the text, what does "social" refer to in the context of social science?

• Society, as in human beings.

• Plants and animals.

• Weather patterns.

• Technological advancements.

How is "science" described in the context of social science?

• The facts, the systematic study of a thing, the pursuit of its true nature.

• A collection of random ideas.

• A set of unproven beliefs.

• A form of entertainment.

What is the main question addressed by the Social Science department in the text?

• "Just what the heck is social science?"

• How do plants grow?

• What is the speed of light?

• Who invented the telephone?

According to the material, what is considered paramount in defining a person?

• Ancestry

• Location

• History

• Struggles

What does the material suggest is important, but not as important as location, in defining a person?

• Environment

• Ancestry

• Occupation

• Education

Which of the following environments is NOT mentioned as a possible place where a person could live?

• Mountain

• Desert

• Forest

• Arctic

What question is raised in the material about what it means to be human?

• What does it mean to be human?

• How do humans communicate?

• What is the origin of humans?

• Why do humans form societies?

What is suggested as a key factor in how a person has worked, struggled, and thrived?

• Their environment

• Their education

• Their wealth

• Their friends

What does profession rely greatly on, according to the text?

• Geography

• History

• Mathematics

• Art