Nature of Science Quiz
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Which of these can be represented mathematically and provide no explanation why a phenomenon occurs?
A. theory
B. law
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
A. cells
B. the ability to move
C. the ability to metabolize
D. growth and development
Which of the 2 images of red blood cells (A) or (B) was obtained using a scanning electron microscope?
A. A
B. B
What type of microscope was likely used to obtain this image of plant cells?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
Look at the picture and determine one quantitative observation you could make.
A. Both beakers have blue liquid in them.
B. it weighs 100 grams
C. the blue liquid is water
D. One beaker has 500 mL of blue liquid in it
The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions relatively stable is called
A. sexual reproduction
B. evolution
C. homeostasis
D. metabolism
Which of these explain how a natural phenomenon works or happens?
A. theory
B. law
What type of microscope was likely used to obtain this image of pollen?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
Scientific theories are based on
A. general assumptions of how systems work.
B. mathematical principles that can be proven true.
C. large amounts of data collected over time.
D. observations from within only one scientific discipline.
What type of microscope was likely used to obtain this image of pollen?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
What is a hypothesis
A. An idea in science
B. An idea backed by tested factual evidence
C. A question used to investigate a phenomenon
D. Data and facts from experimentation
Say you are a sorcerer who wants to find out if a magic potion makes you stronger. Your hypothesis is, “if one eats the magic potion, then they will be stronger.” What is the independent variable?
A. the magic potion
B. strength
C. a wizard’s hat
D. magic mandrake root
What type of microscope was likely used to obtain this image of a snowflake?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
What is the name of variable that changes because of the IV and is measured?
A. Controlled variable
B. Independent variable
C. Dependent variable
D. Experimental variable
Lilly was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science. She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples. Lilli explained the difference by using non-scientific language. Which statement could Lilly use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?
A. A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
B. A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
C. A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
D. A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.
