Chapter 1: About Science Flashcards

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Science is a body of knowledge that: a) condenses knowledge into testable laws; b) is an ongoing activity of humans; c) describes order in nature; d) all of the above are correct.

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d) all of the above are correct.

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Eratosthenes learned about the position of the sun on June 22 by

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setting up sticks at both Syene and Alexandria.

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The easiest way for you to measure the distance between the Earth and the moon is to place in your line of sight to the moon a

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coin.

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The safest way for you to view the sun is with

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pinhole images.

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The scientific method is most effective in: a) performing experiments; b) discovering new things; c) making hypotheses; d) making theories; e) gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.

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e) gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.

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In science, an educated guess is a

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hypothesis.

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In science, theories: a) are absolute; b) mean very little; c) may change; d) are more important than facts.

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c) may change

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The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific

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theory.

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In science, a theory is: a) a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge; b) an educated guess; c) less than a fact; d) unchangeable.

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a) a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge.

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When a scientist is dishonest and reports false information, he or she

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gets no second chance in the scientific community.

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