Nature of Science (NOS) Quiz

A pattern or event in nature that is always true.

• hypothesis

• inference

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

• prediction

• technology

• sampling

• creativity

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Using your senses to gather information and notice what occurs.

• skepticism

• materials

• observation

• reasoning

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• inference

• bias

• hypothesis

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• Prediction

• Inference

• Technology

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Prediction

• Research

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Law

• Research Hypothesis

• Prediction

​ (a)   science is the study of all living things. ​ (b)   science is the study of the rocks, soil and forces that shape the planet. ​ (c)   science is the study of chemistry, physics, energy and matter.

• Life
• Earth
• Physical
• investigation
• observation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1