Exploring the Fundamentals of Science

What did Izzy claim to use to read Zoe's mind?

• Hypnosis

• Science

• Magic

• Technology

What is the first step in the scientific practices?

• Asking questions

• Developing models

• Analyzing data

• Carrying out investigations

Which color of light caused the glow-in-the-dark paint to glow?

• Green

• Violet

• Orange

• Red

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What must scientists do if new evidence contradicts a theory?

• Discard the theory

• Ignore the evidence

• Modify the theory

• Keep the theory unchanged

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What is an example of a scientific field that does not use controlled experiments?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Paleontology

What is the main difference between astronomy and astrology?

• Astronomy studies stars; astrology studies planets

• Astronomy is science; astrology is not

• Astronomy is ancient; astrology is modern

• Astronomy uses telescopes; astrology uses charts

What did the 'miracle muscle powder' turn out to be?

• Protein powder

• Sugar

• Flour

• Creatine

Which of the following is NOT a scientific practice?

• Using mathematics and computational thinking

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Constructing explanations

• Making untestable claims

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What is one of the most important contributions of science to modern life?

• Astrology

• Palm reading

• Magic tricks

• Modern medicine

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What was the purpose of the egg drop experiment?

• To test the strength of eggs

• To demonstrate engineering practices

• To show how to cook eggs

• To measure the height of a drop

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