History Of Science Flashcards
What has driven men and women to understand more about God’s creation?
The desire to understand how things work and why they work the way they do
This quest for understanding has led to the study of science throughout history.
What was one problem with studying the world around us historically?
There wasn’t a consistent way for people to study the world
Different methodologies and approaches were used, leading to confusion.
How is logic defined in the context of studying science?
Logic is what we use when we think or reason through a problem or question
It is an important tool but can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.
What example illustrates the limitations of logic in scientific observation?
Stories of burning rocks that fell from the sky
Initially dismissed as crazy, they were later explained by the discovery of meteorites.
What did scientists think of the stories about burning rocks before the discovery of meteorites?
They thought the stories were just plain crazy
This reflects how observations can challenge existing logical frameworks.
What role do our five senses play in answering scientific questions?
They help answer questions but can sometimes be wrong or deceive us
This highlights the need for careful verification in scientific inquiry.
What is a conclusion?
A result or decision about something.
What incorrect conclusion did scientists historically make about the solar system?
That everything in space revolved around the Earth.
What theory was based on the belief that the Earth was at the center of the solar system?
Geocentrism.
How long was geocentrism the common scientific belief?
For over 1,000 years.
Who developed the heliocentric theory?
Nicolaus Copernicus.
What is the theory that posits the Sun at the center of the solar system called?
Heliocentrism.
Fill in the blank: The theory that the Earth is at the center of the solar system is called _______.
[geocentrism]
Fill in the blank: The theory that the Sun is at the center of the solar system is called _______.
[heliocentrism]
True or False: Geocentrism was supported by observations that the Sun travels across the sky.
True.
