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The Science of Physics Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the true statement.

a)

A scientific investigation must follow the order of steps of the scientific method.

b)

A scientific investigation must complete all steps of the scientific method.

c)

Science is fact.

d)

Human bias affects science.

2.

Select the true statement.

a)

Physics is a science.

b)

Physics is a social science.

c)

Physics is an Earth science.

3.

A hypothesis must be testable. What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable?

a)

It can be proven true.

b)

It can be proven false.

c)

It can be proven true and it can be proven false.

d)

None of the others is correct.

4.

The foundation of science is experimentation.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A scientific __________ describes why something happens.

a)

law

b)

theory

6.

__________ is a system of knowledge.

a)

Science

b)

Technology

7.

How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

as many as you want if you set it up the right way

8.

Physics studies living organisms.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is a scientific hypothesis?

a)

Plants require liquid to survive.

b)

Mr. Tancraitor is the meanest teacher in the history of Quaker Valley.

10.

Seeing your reflection in a mirror involves which area of physics?

a)

mechanics

b)

optics

c)

thermodynamics

d)

vibrations and waves

11.

At the store, I can buy my son a 16 oz. box of crackers for $2.50 or a 32 oz. box of the same crackers for $5. Which box should I get if I want the better deal?

a)

16 oz.

b)

32 oz.

c)

neither, they are the same value

12.

At the store, I can buy my son a 16 oz. box of crackers for $2.50 or a 32 oz. box of the same crackers for $5. In determining the better deal, what kind of thinking do you use?

a)

convergent

b)

divergent

c)

critical

d)

creative

13.

A scientist uses a model to make something bigger and more easily seen.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What kind of relationship exists between variable 1 and variable 2?

a)

direct

b)

inverse

c)

no relationship

15.

A failed experiment is a failure.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A scientist is trying to discover a vaccine for coronavirus. What is most likely his motivation?

a)

Find a new aspect of the natural world

b)

Explain a new phenomenon

c)

Check the results of other experiments

d)

Test the predictions of current theories

17.

A theory changes because scientists uncover new information.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A hypothesis serves as the guide for an experimental setup.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Scientists publish and peer review their work so scientific knowledge can advance more quickly.

a)

True

b)

False