Law vs Theory/Nature of Science Quiz
Authored by Kenyetta Harrison
Science
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
An explanation based on repeated experimentation and observation.
law
theory
hypothesis
experiment
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A law describes what happens while a theory explains why it happens.
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When water falls through a dam and turns ona turbine connected to a generator, electricity is produced. This electricity is often used to light our homes and offices. Which of the following shows, in order, the energy transformations that occur?
Chemical-Mechanical-Electrical
Electrical-Light-Mechanical
Mechanical-Electrical-Light
Mechanical-Chemical-Light
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If a theory is tested enough, it will eventually become a law.
True
False
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • Ungraded
List an example of a theory
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OFF
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • Ungraded
List an example of a law.
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following describes an energy transfromation from chemical energy to light energy?
A bolt of lightning strikes a tree
A candle glows as it burns
A wave crashes against the shore
A flashlight uses a battery to operate
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