Scientific Inquiry and Life's Origins

Scientific Inquiry and Life's Origins

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores Earth's state four billion years ago, highlighting the mystery of how life began. It emphasizes the role of science in bridging the gap between knowledge and ignorance, encouraging viewers to seek answers to unresolved questions about life's origins.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Earth's condition four billion years ago?

It was a barren planet before life began.

It was a thriving planet with diverse life forms.

It was a desert with no water.

It was covered in ice and snow.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to find evidence of how life started on Earth?

Because evidence was never recorded.

Because evidence was destroyed by impacts and erosion.

Because all evidence was preserved perfectly.

Because evidence was hidden by ancient civilizations.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scientific attitude towards the unknown?

Science is afraid of the unknown.

Science ignores what it doesn't know.

Science claims to have all the answers.

Science admits what it doesn't know.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered a shame in scientific inquiry?

Pretending to have all the answers.

Admitting ignorance.

Conducting experiments.

Asking questions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hope does the video offer to its viewers?

That they might discover a new planet.

That they might solve the mystery of how life began on Earth.

That they might be the first to travel to Mars.

That they might become famous scientists.