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How Do We Do Science?

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The purpose of ____________________ is to propose solutions to complex problems faced by the human race.

a)

knowledge

b)

a scientist

c)

an observatory

d)

the teacher

2.

I’m a marine biologist and I want to investigate the effect of waves on species of invertebrates along the coast. I need the help of:

a)

a seismologist

b)

an oceanographer

c)

a pharmacist

d)

a botanist

3.

The Arecibo Observatory is a ______________.

a)

a radio telescope

b)

science museum

c)

lighthouse

d)

university

4.

I’m an astronomer and I need to study the movement of a meteorite. I’m going to consult a:

a)

a physicist

b)

zoologist

c)

chemist

d)

a seismologist

5.

Which of the following is NOT a scientist?

a)

a paleontologist

b)

a lawyer

c)

a zoologist

d)

a meteorologist

6.

I’m a geologist and I have just found some fossils in my study area. I need the help of a:

a)

botanist

b)

veterinarian

c)

paleontologist

d)

marine biologist

7.

The science branch of biology, which studies life-forms, is an example of

a)

Life Science

b)

Physical Science

c)

Earth Science

d)

Space Science

8.

Isaac Newton investigated and proposed a series of rules explaining the physical phenomenon we know as:

a)

hurricanes

b)

gravity

c)

penicillin

d)

dynamite

9.

Thank to an apple that fell on his head, _____________________________ discovered and invented the general laws of gravity.

a)

Alexander Fleming

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Alfred Nobel

d)

Albert Einstein

10.

A microbiologist named _______________________ discovered and invented penicillin, an antibiotic.

a)

Alexander Fleming

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Alfred Nobel

d)

Albert Einstein

11.

An engineer named _______________________ invented the dynamite for mining.

a)

Alexander Fleming

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Alfred Nobel

d)

Albert Einstein

12.

Isaac Newton invented

a)

penicillin

b)

general laws of gravity

c)

dynamite

d)

internet

13.

Alexander Fleming invented

a)

penicillin

b)

general laws of gravity

c)

dynamite

d)

internet

14.

Alfred Nobel invented

a)

penicillin

b)

general laws of gravity

c)

dynamite

d)

internet

15.

Scientists conduct investigations to help understand the world and nature.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Scientists conduct investigations to help the conquest and exploitation of the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Scientists conduct investigations to seek solutions to complex problems faced by the human race.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Scientists conduct investigations to find treatments and create medicines for many illnesses.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Scientists conduct investigations to create more water pollution and atmospheric pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Scientists conduct investigations to develop new technologies that make our life easier.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The branch of science that studies marine life-forms is

a)

marine biology

b)

seismology

c)

botany

d)

oceanography

22.

The branch of science that studies earthquakes is

a)

marine biology

b)

seismology

c)

oceanography

d)

paleontology

23.

The branch of science that studies matter behavior and movement is

a)

seismology

b)

paleontology

c)

marine biology

d)

physics

24.

The branch of science that studies fossils is

a)

marine biology

b)

oceanography

c)

seismology

d)

paleontology

25.

The branch of science that studies the oceans

a)

oceanography

b)

paleontology

c)

marine biology

d)

physics

26.

The existance and location of other planets outside the solar system were discovered by

a)

Alexander Fleming

b)

The University of Puerto Rico

c)

Arecibo Observatory

d)

Isaac Newton

27.

What is the study of moral values and rules?

a)

Science

b)

Ethics

c)

Scientific Methods

d)

Invention