Scientific Knowledge Answers

13 verified answers3 views
2
Free Preview

Justin notices a particular type of caterpillar feeds only on cottonwood trees in his neighborhood.In which way has Justin increased his scientific knowledge?

A
He has made observations about the natural world.
B
He has used technology.
C
He has performed a practical experiment.
D
He has performed an unethical experiment.
3
Free Preview

Which describes a scientist being creative?

A
Joshua takes detailed notes about the experiment he is conducting.
B
Elyse reads the references of a study before believing it.
C
Sara tries turning a test tube upside down to collect a gas.
D
Levi asks if redwoods would grow even taller if they had more phosphorus.
4

Which refers to information gathered by the systematic study of nature?

A
prediction
B
communication of facts
C
scientific knowledge
D
hypothesis
5

Which is a common characteristic of both science and pseudoscience?

A
experimentation
B
the collection of information
C
beliefs
D
data
6

Kaylee wants to test her hypothesis that she performs better on tests after getting more sleep.In which way will she best be able to do this?

A
by analyzing her test scores when she gets the same amount of sleep
B
by asking her friends if sleep affects their test scores
C
by analyzing her average test scores after nights with different amounts of sleep
D
by reading online about the relationship between sleep and test scores
7

Which best describes why scientists need to be creative?

A
They need to be sure that the evidence backs up the conclusion.
B
They need to notice all of the evidence carefully.
C
They need to be constantly asking questions.
D
They need to think of ways to solve problems.
8

Which is a common characteristic of both science and pseudoscience?

A
experimentation
B
the collection of information
C
beliefs
D
data
9

is a process that involves the collection of information and ideas supported by belief or opinion.

Answer not available
11

How can hypotheses best be tested?

A
by asking questions
B
through experimentation
C
by forming an opinion
D
through technology
13

The word “cumulative” means that something builds on itself. Which example best shows how scientific knowledge is cumulative?

A
Watson and Crick worked together to come up with the model of DNA.
B
Kepler based his laws of planetary motions off of Newton’s law of gravity.
C
Hardy and Weinberg independently came up with a population equation.
D
Darwin and his grandfather both worked on the ideas of survivability.
14

Which best describes the main difference between science and pseudoscience?

A
Science deals with beliefs, and pseudoscience deals with evidence.
B
Science deals with collecting opinions, and pseudoscience does not.
C
Science is objective, and pseudoscience is subjective.
D
Science does not involve a process, and pseudoscience does.
15

A student takes notes in class as shown below.A. Uses an objective process Is updated constantlyB. Is not objective Does not use a process Resists new information

A
A: “Science”; B: “Pseudoscience”
B
A: “Pseudoscience”; B: “Science”
C
A: “Characteristics of Science”; B: “Limitations of Science”
D
A: “Limitations of Science”; B: “Characteristics of Science”

Did you find these answers helpful?