Nature of Science Quiz
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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
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.
The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions relatively stable is called
A. sexual reproduction
B. evolution
C. homeostasis
D. metabolism
Before a scientific theory is accepted and supported, it has
A. been tested by only one scientist.
B. been published in scientific journals.
C. been tested many times by different scientists.
D. been approved by the International Committee of Scientists.
Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why some North American birds fly south for the winter?
A. evolution
B. response to the environment
C. energy and ability to metabolize
D. reproduction
Which of these can be represented mathematically and provide no explanation why a phenomenon occurs?
A. theory
B. law
Which of the 2 images of red blood cells (A) or (B) was obtained using a scanning electron microscope?
A. A
B. B
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
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
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 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
What types of observations are descriptive?
A. Qualitative observations
B. Quantitative observations
C. Empirical observations
D. Observational observations
Which of these explain how a natural phenomenon works or happens?
A. theory
B. law
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 a snowflake?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
____ is the study of living organisms.
A. Physics
B. Sociology
C. Biology
D. Chemistry
What type of microscope was likely used to obtain this image of the structure of a virus(bacteriophage)?
A. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
B. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
C. Compound Light Microscope
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
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
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