Scientific Terms Quiz
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Last updated 7 months ago
20 questions
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Put the scientific terms in the correct category. Put the more simple or basic term from that category on top and the more in-depth term below it.
Put the scientific terms in the correct category. Put the more simple or basic term from that category on top and the more in-depth term below it.
- Hypothesis
- Scientific Law
- Scientific Theory
- Scientific Fact
- Explanation Statements of Why
- Description/Observation statements of How
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Match the scientific terms with their definitions. Look for your keywords
Match the scientific terms with their definitions. Look for your keywords
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
An in-depth description, usually containing math, of how something happens; an observation of how things relate to one another | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Fact |
An in-depth explanation of a pheomena that has been repeatedly confirmed by experiment and/or observation | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Theory |
A simple, basic observation or description of a phenomena; a confirmed hypothesis that's accurate as far as we know | arrow_right_alt | Hypothesis |
A limited, testable explanation of a phenomena; an informed prediction | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Law |
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Select the TWO jobs of a theory below
Select the TWO jobs of a theory below
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What happens when multiple scientists replicate an experiment that produces the same results AND those results align with the original prediction made about the topic?
What happens when multiple scientists replicate an experiment that produces the same results AND those results align with the original prediction made about the topic?
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Which of the following is NOT true of a hypothesis
Which of the following is NOT true of a hypothesis
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Scientific laws explain why the phenomena is occurring or why it behaves the way it does
Scientific laws explain why the phenomena is occurring or why it behaves the way it does
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If a theory is found to be accurate over time, it is upgraded to a law
If a theory is found to be accurate over time, it is upgraded to a law
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What is the closest thing to "truth" in science?
What is the closest thing to "truth" in science?
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_________ are the "brother" of a theory. They are not 'more true' than a theory, they just have a different job.
_________ are the "brother" of a theory. They are not 'more true' than a theory, they just have a different job.
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___________ explains the "why" behind a collection of scientific facts
___________ explains the "why" behind a collection of scientific facts
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Which two types of scientific information are descriptions or observations?
Which two types of scientific information are descriptions or observations?
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Which two types of scientific information are explanations?
Which two types of scientific information are explanations?
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Theories can be proven if the experimental data supports it
Theories can be proven if the experimental data supports it
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To be valid, a hypothesis must be TESTABLE
To be valid, a hypothesis must be TESTABLE
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The job of a ___________ is to "serve as a starting point for further investigation."
The job of a ___________ is to "serve as a starting point for further investigation."
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The goal of science is to discover truth
The goal of science is to discover truth
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Which type of scientific information is the easiest/most common to change?
Which type of scientific information is the easiest/most common to change?
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What happens to a hypothesis once it is confirmed
What happens to a hypothesis once it is confirmed
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EXTRA CREDIT: "Individuals in a species show variation in physical characteristics. ... Individuals with characteristics best suited to their environment are more likely to survive" is an example of a
EXTRA CREDIT: "Individuals in a species show variation in physical characteristics. ... Individuals with characteristics best suited to their environment are more likely to survive" is an example of a
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EXTRA CREDIT: "It is easier for shorter people to stand for long amounts of time" is an example of a
EXTRA CREDIT: "It is easier for shorter people to stand for long amounts of time" is an example of a