Nature of Science
Authored by Carol Myers
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At one point in time, many people thought disease was caused by fate or by incorrect behavior. Following the invention of the microscope, bacteria were discovered. After this, a new theory of what causes disease arose that was known as the germ theory. Why was the original theory modified?
It quickly became obvious that germs cause disease.
The person who invented the microscope became ill.
New evidence prompted revision to the original ideas.
The proponents of the germ theory had political power.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. How does this law differ from a theory?
A theory explains a set of well tested observations; a law describes a pattern in nature.
Laws can be changed with the addition of new evidence but theories cannot.
A law explains a pattern in nature in more detail than a theory.
Theories are based on more evidence than laws.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which statement does the word theory mean scientific theory?
In theory, the experiment will work as planned.
She has a theory about why the storm arrived later than predicted.
The atomic theory explains that material objects are made up of atoms.
The doctor’s prescription for curing a cold is based on his best theory or guess.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The theory of plate tectonics states that Earth’s crust is made of sections that move. Which of the following is NOT evidence that can be used to support the theory of plate tectonics?
The sea floor is spreading apart from mid-ocean rifts.
Mountains push up where two plates bump into each other.
The same species of bird is found in North America and South America.
The continents look as if they fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important that scientists modify scientific theories when important new information is discovered?
to confuse other scientists
to keep the theory interesting and fresh
to keep the theory as accurate and effective as possible
to make sure the general public does not understand the theory
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Joe tells Mai his theory about why sea turtles nest on the beach instead of in the ocean. He says, “The turtle eggs would sink to the bottom of the ocean, and the baby turtles would drown.” Joe says his uncle is a fisherman, who told Joe this information. Mai tells Joe that his theory is not scientific. Which explanation supports Mai’s evaluation of Joe’s theory?
Joe’s idea is already a scientific law.
Joe’s idea is not supported by scientific evidence.
Joe’s idea is a good guess that can be tested by experiments.
Joe’s idea accurately explains why sea turtles nest on the beach.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A biologist is investigating the effects of growth hormone on the rate of metamorphosis in butterflies. Which of the following methods of investigation would work best for the biologist investigating any possible effects?
models
controlled experiments
systematic observations
random sampling of populations
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