Exploring Pseudoscience with Bill Nye

What is required to support extraordinary claims according to the scientific method?

• No proof

• Ordinary proof

• Extraordinary proof

• Anecdotal evidence

What observation led people to realize that the Earth is curved?

• The shape of mountains

• The round shadow cast on the moon

• The flat appearance of the ocean

• The movement of stars

What is pseudoscience?

• Claims that can be tested

• Claims that cannot be tested

• Scientific theories

• Mathematical proofs

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What was the Loch Ness Monster photo revealed to be?

• A plastic model on a toy submarine

• A real sea serpent

• A large fish

• A shadow in the water

How does the magic box trick work?

• By using a trapdoor

• By using a hidden compartment

• By using real magic

• By using a mirror to reflect the black part of the box

What is the main difference between science and pseudoscience?

• Science involves testable claims

• Pseudoscience is based on facts

• Science is always correct

• Pseudoscience is more popular

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What did astrologers believe 2,000 years ago?

• The Earth was flat

• The Earth was at the center of everything

• The stars were fixed in place

• The planets were made of gas

What is the gravitational pull of the stars in a constellation compared to the pull between you and your TV?

• Much stronger

• Slightly stronger

• Much weaker

• Equal

What is required for an experiment to be considered valid in science?

• It must be repeatable

• It must be quick

• It must be expensive

• It must be unique

What is the main message of the video regarding claims and evidence?

• Ordinary claims require no proof

• Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof

• All claims are false

• All claims are true

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