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Scientific Terms Quiz

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Question 1
1.

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.

  • Scientific Theory
  • Scientific Fact
  • Hypothesis
  • Scientific Law
  • Explanation Statements of Why
  • Description/Observation statements of How
Question 2
2.

Match the scientific terms with their definitions. Look for your keywords

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An in-depth description, usually containing math, of how something happens; an observation of how things relate to one another
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Scientific Fact
A simple, basic observation or description of a phenomena; a confirmed hypothesis that's accurate as far as we know
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Scientific Theory
A limited, testable explanation of a phenomena; an informed prediction
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Hypothesis
An in-depth explanation of a pheomena that has been repeatedly confirmed by experiment and/or observation
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Scientific Law
Question 3
3.

Select the TWO jobs of a theory below

Question 4
4.

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?

Question 5
5.

Which of the following is NOT true of a hypothesis

Question 6
6.

Scientific laws explain why the phenomena is occurring or why it behaves the way it does

Question 7
7.

If a theory is found to be accurate over time, it is upgraded to a law

Question 8
8.

What is the closest thing to "truth" in science?

Question 9
9.

_________ are the "brother" of a theory. They are not 'more true' than a theory, they just have a different job.

Question 10
10.

___________ explains the "why" behind a collection of scientific facts

Question 11
11.

Which two types of scientific information are descriptions or observations?

Question 12
12.

Which two types of scientific information are explanations?

Question 13
13.

Theories can be proven if the experimental data supports it

Question 14
14.

To be valid, a hypothesis must be TESTABLE

Question 15
15.

The job of a ___________ is to "serve as a starting point for further investigation."

Question 16
16.

The goal of science is to discover truth

Question 17
17.

Which type of scientific information is the easiest/most common to change?

Question 18
18.

What happens to a hypothesis once it is confirmed

Question 19
19.

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

Question 20
20.

EXTRA CREDIT: "It is easier for shorter people to stand for long amounts of time" is an example of a