12 Questions
What distinguishes science from other attempts to understand the world?
Experimentation, observation, and theory construction
Which historical period is known for rapid scientific development in Europe?
Scientific Revolution (1500-1750)
What did Galileo's support of Copernicanism lead to?
Revolutionized astronomy
Which feature is a hallmark of scientific inquiry?
Construction of theories to explain observed phenomena
How did experiments contribute to the development of modern science?
Marked a significant shift in scientific development
What did Galileo propose about freely falling bodies?
They accelerate uniformly
Who is considered the first modern physicist?
Galileo Galilei
Which scientist proposed a mechanical philosophy viewing the universe as inert particles interacting mechanically?
René Descartes
Which theory challenged classical notions of determinism at the subatomic level?
Quantum Mechanics
What marked a milestone in understanding genetic mechanisms in 2003?
The Human Genome Project
Which scientific disciplines experienced significant growth and specialization in the 20th century?
Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience
Which scientist laid the foundation for modern physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Isaac Newton
Test your knowledge on the definition of science and its unique features, including methods of inquiry like experimentation and observation. Learn how science differs from other attempts to understand and explain the world.
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