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Science of Science Fiction Pre/Post Test

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which scientific concept is often misrepresented in time travel movies?

a)

Conservation of mass

b)

Theory of relativity

c)

Evolution

d)

Genetics

2.

What is a major scientific obstacle to faster-than-light travel?

a)

Fuel cost

b)

Radiation exposure

c)

Laws of physics

d)

Alien threats

3.

What is a key ethical concern related to cloning?

a)

High cost

b)

Environmental impact

c)

Identity and individuality

d)

Crop failure

4.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science fiction often explores what theme?

a)

Sports training

b)

Galactic politics

c)

Human consciousness

d)

Gravity fields

5.

Which scientific principle supports the idea of multiple universes?

a)

Big Bang theory

b)

Quantum mechanics

c)

Newton’s laws

d)

Thermodynamics

6.

Which of the following is a real-world example of robotics today?

a)

R2-D2

b)

Self-driving cars

c)

Alien probes

d)

T-1000

7.

What does terraforming a planet involve?

a)

Destroying the ecosystem

b)

Making it habitable

c)

Mining for resources

d)

Moving it to a new star

8.

Which is the most scientifically realistic method of space travel?

a)

Warp drives

b)

Cryosleep

c)

Ion propulsion

d)

Teleportation

9.

Which fictional creature best shows a misunderstanding of evolution?

a)

Xenomorph (Alien)

b)

King Kong

c)

Godzilla

d)

The Hulk

10.

What can modern genetic engineering currently do?

a)

Grow full humans in labs

b)

Add wings to people

c)

Cure genetic diseases

d)

Make crops resistant to pests

11.

Why are aliens usually humanoid in science fiction?

a)

It’s more accurate

b)

Humans evolved from aliens

c)

Easier for audiences to relate

d)

Space DNA is universal

12.

Which sci-fi concept is least likely with current technology?

a)

Space tourism

b)

Genetic Engineering

c)

Artificial intelligence

d)

3D-printed organs

13.

What is one educational benefit of science fiction?

a)

Fun only

b)

Essay writing practice

c)

Creative science exploration

d)

Coding instruction

14.

What distinguishes hard science fiction from soft science fiction?

a)

More humor

b)

Based on real science

c)

Includes fantasy

d)

Written for younger audiences

15.

What makes a science fiction story believable?

a)

Great costumes

b)

Aliens and lasers

c)

Plausible science and internal logic

d)

Real astronauts in the film