Physical Science

Chapter 1: The Nature of Physical Science

Self-Check Quiz.-Eng.

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The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .

1.			__________ is a process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature. Need a Hint?
			A)	Measurement
			B)	Science
			C)	Graphing
			D)	Hypothesizing
2.			__________ science deals with matter and energy. Need a Hint?
			A)	Life
			B)	Physical
			C)	Earth
			D)	Social
3.			__________ science deals with living things. Need a Hint?
			A)	Earth
			B)	Physical
			C)	Life
			D)	Human
4.			__________ science investigates Earth and space. Need a Hint?
			A)	Life
			B)	Physical
			C)	Astrology
			D)	Earth
5.			A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea. Need a Hint?
			A)	hypothesis
			B)	method
			C)	theory
			D)	experiment
6.			A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation. Need a Hint?
			A)	theory
			B)	hypothesis
			C)	scientific law
			D)	method
7.			A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it. Need a Hint?
			A)	theory
			B)	method
			C)	model
			D)	observation
8.			Factors that remain constant from experiment to experiment are the __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	independent variables
			B)	controls
			C)	dependent variables
			D)	models
9.			Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist? Need a Hint?
			A)	dependent variable
			B)	control
			C)	independent variable
			D)	standard
10.			Which of the following questions is legitimate for science to consider? Need a Hint?
			A)	Which type of orchid flower is most beautiful?
			B)	How many seals can a killer whale consume per day?
			C)	Is competition good or evil?
			D)	When is religion better than philosophy?
11.			How are a hypothesis and a theory similar? Need a Hint?
			A)	A hypothesis and a theory cannot be revised
			B)	Theories and hypotheses are produced by experts.
			C)	They are about equally true.
			D)	They are attempts to explain natural phenomena.
12.			An experiment is a specific test of a __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	theory
			B)	variable
			C)	control
			D)	hypothesis
13.			In an experiment, what is affected by the independent variable? Need a Hint?
			A)	control
			B)	dependent variable
			C)	standards
			D)	experimental design
14.			In a controlled experiment, the single factor manipulated by the researcher is the __________ variable and the responding factor that is measured is the __________ variable. Need a Hint?
			A)	independent, dependent
			B)	dependent, independent
			C)	controlled, uncontrolled
			D)	controlled, common
15.			Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	hypotheses
			B)	experiments
			C)	data
			D)	theories
16.			Which of the following is not useful for showing patterns in data? Need a Hint?
			A)	procedure
			B)	table
			C)	graph
			D)	chart
17.			What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed? Need a Hint?
			A)	data
			B)	conclusion
			C)	bias
			D)	revision
18.			A(n) __________ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature. Need a Hint?
			A)	theory
			B)	scientific law
			C)	hypothesis
			D)	observation
19.			__________ is the application of science to help people. Need a Hint?
			A)	Scientific law
			B)	Technology
			C)	Knowledge
			D)	Data
20.			A(n) __________ is an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison. Need a Hint?
			A)	control
			B)	theory
			C)	standard
			D)	dependent variable

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