Defining Science and its Distinctive Features Quiz
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What distinguishes science from other attempts to understand the world?

  • Experimentation, observation, and theory construction (correct)
  • Relying solely on observation
  • Belief in a higher power
  • Memorization of facts

Which historical period is known for rapid scientific development in Europe?

  • Renaissance Era
  • Ancient Rome
  • The Middle Ages
  • Scientific Revolution (1500-1750) (correct)

What did Galileo's support of Copernicanism lead to?

  • Development of modern physics
  • Revolutionized astronomy (correct)
  • Advancements in history
  • Introduction of astrology

Which feature is a hallmark of scientific inquiry?

<p>Construction of theories to explain observed phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did experiments contribute to the development of modern science?

<p>Marked a significant shift in scientific development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo propose about freely falling bodies?

<p>They accelerate uniformly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first modern physicist?

<p>Galileo Galilei (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist proposed a mechanical philosophy viewing the universe as inert particles interacting mechanically?

<p>René Descartes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory challenged classical notions of determinism at the subatomic level?

<p>Quantum Mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a milestone in understanding genetic mechanisms in 2003?

<p>The Human Genome Project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific disciplines experienced significant growth and specialization in the 20th century?

<p>Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist laid the foundation for modern physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation?

<p>Isaac Newton (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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