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Introduction to Science

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Natural phenomena are the things that happen in nature. What is the meaning of phenomena?

a)

happening or occurrence

b)

growing of a baby

c)

lighting and thunder

d)

rainbow in the sly

2.

It refers to the systematic study of nature and how it affects us and our environment.

a)

Scientific knowledge

b)

Science

c)

Technology

d)

Scientific report

3.

It refers to the information produced from the study of science.

a)

technology

b)

scientific knowledge

c)

scientific report

d)

science

4.

The application of scientific knowledge for the use of mankind is called (a)   .

5.

Science is important to mankind because...

a)

it helps us to understand ourselves

b)

it helps us to understand our environment

c)

it makes our life more comfortable

d)

all is correct

6.

Facilities such as electricity and tap water are examples of benefits of science in our .....

a)

communication

b)

transportation

c)

agriculture

d)

home

7.

Developments and discoveries of new drugs, vaccines and antibiotics are examples of benefits of science in the field of ...

a)

agriculture

b)

medicine

c)

construction

d)

communication

8.

Global communication is now possible with the use of satellites, e-mail and the internet. These are all examples of the benefits of science in the field of...

a)

communication

b)

construction

c)

medicine

d)

agriculture

9.

It refers to the study of life.

a)

Geology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Biochemistry

d)

biology

10.

It is a branch of science that deals with the study of weather and climate.

a)

Meteorology

b)

Astronomy

c)

Zoology

d)

Weatherology

11.

It is the branch of science that deals with the study of matter, energy, force and motion.

a)

Chemistry

b)

Physics

c)

Biology

d)

Geology

12.

A person who has been trained in and practices medicinal science.

a)

Nurse

b)

Doctor

c)

Pharmacist

d)

Veterinarian

13.

A person who designs buildings and advises on their construction.

a)

Engineer

b)

Carpenter

c)

Construction worker

d)

Architect

14.

An animal doctor.

a)

Zoo Keeper

b)

Veterinarian

c)

Doctor

d)

Conservationist

15.

Lightning, rainbows, the melting of ice are a few examples of natural (a)   .