science ch.1.1 Flashcards

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1
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What is science?

A

Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature through systematic observation and experimentation

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2
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Who studied the force of gravity

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Isaac Newton

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3
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The six branches of science

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Physics,Biology,Chemistry,Geology,Atronomy,Medicine

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4
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What did Louis Pasteur a French Scientist discover that make wine turns sour?and what can that cause?which led him to invent what?

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microorganisms, diseases, vaccines

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5
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Inventions examples

A

Aeroplane,light bulb, computer,phones,wifi

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6
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discoveries examples

A

wind, birds

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7
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Who invented optical fibres , and what branch of science is that?

A

Charles Kao , Physics

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8
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Who proposed the theory of evolution?and what branch of science is that?

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Charles Darwin ,Biology

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9
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Who discovered artemisia that treats malaria?and what branch of science is that?

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Youyo Tu, Medicine

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10
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Who developed early theory of radioactivity?and what branch of science is that?

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Marie Curie ,Chemistry

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who developed the theory of relativity ,which helps us understand the Universe? and what branch of science is that?

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Albert Einstein ,Physics

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12
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Pros and Cons of Nuclear technology

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pro: Produce Electricity cons: nuclear weapons can kill people

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13
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Pros and Cons of plastics

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Pro: Brings us convenience Con: pollution to our environment

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14
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Scientific _______ and ______ have greatly improved our _____ of _____.However they can also ___________________.

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discoveries , inventions , quality , life , cause harm if not used properly

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15
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examples of Natural resources

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water , living things , fossil fuels , air , metal ores

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16
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renewable resources

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water , air ,animals , plants

17
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non-renewable resources

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metal ores , fossil fuels

18
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what does non-renewable resources mean?

A

cannot be replenished in a short time once they are used up. supply limited

19
Q

natural resources used up quickly what happens

A

exhausted

20
Q

name two ways to manage natural resources

A

solar panels and reclaimed water

21
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what can help in natural resource management

A

Scientific knowledge

22
Q

T or F fish and crops are natural resources

A

True

23
Q

Scientific knowledge can be used to develop _____

A

Technology

24
Q

what products and techniques do engineers create? 2 ex

A

Drones , 3D printing technology

25
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to solve many problems in daily life, we need to _______and_______the knowledge and______ of science, technology and______. different _____ of study

A

integrate ,apply , skills , mathematics, fields

26
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two limitation of science examples

A

what is the origin of the universe ?

how to cure cancers?

27
Q

Why is scientific knowledge subject to change?

A

It maybe disproved if it is found to be wrong by new evidence in the future.

28
Q

Some problems cannot be solved using scientific knowledge

A

a reminder