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What is the first step scientists take when studying the world?
What is the first step scientists take when studying the world?
- Share ideas (correct)
- Analyze data and draw conclusions
- Design and conduct experiments
- Formulate hypotheses
Which of the following accurately describes the definition of a hypothesis?
Which of the following accurately describes the definition of a hypothesis?
- A proven fact about the natural world
- An observation made during experiments
- A conclusion drawn from data analysis
- A possible explanation for a problem (correct)
What process best describes the way scientific understanding changes over time?
What process best describes the way scientific understanding changes over time?
- It is revised through the scientific method (correct)
- It is influenced by popular opinion
- It depends solely on funding availability
- It remains static once proven
What is typically the last step in the scientific process?
What is typically the last step in the scientific process?
What aspect highlights that science is a significant economic endeavor?
What aspect highlights that science is a significant economic endeavor?
What is atmospheric pressure?
What is atmospheric pressure?
What did Torricelli's experiment with mercury demonstrate?
What did Torricelli's experiment with mercury demonstrate?
How does uneven atmospheric pressure contribute to wind formation?
How does uneven atmospheric pressure contribute to wind formation?
What happens to air when it is heated?
What happens to air when it is heated?
What role does atmospheric pressure play in the water demonstration?
What role does atmospheric pressure play in the water demonstration?
Which factor is NOT explicitly stated to contribute to wind formation?
Which factor is NOT explicitly stated to contribute to wind formation?
What primary effect does the sun have on wind formation?
What primary effect does the sun have on wind formation?
Which statement about the cardboard and water demonstration is accurate?
Which statement about the cardboard and water demonstration is accurate?
Flashcards
Steps in Scientific Method
Steps in Scientific Method
A systematic approach for understanding the natural world, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and conclusion.
Scientific Hypotheses
Scientific Hypotheses
Tentative explanations for a problem or phenomenon in the natural world.
Scientific Experiments
Scientific Experiments
Structured tests designed to validate or refute (prove, modify, or reject) hypotheses.
Science as a Process
Science as a Process
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Scientific Knowledge Revisions
Scientific Knowledge Revisions
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Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Pressure
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Torricelli's Experiment
Torricelli's Experiment
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How does the glass-and-cardboard experiment demonstrate atmospheric pressure?
How does the glass-and-cardboard experiment demonstrate atmospheric pressure?
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High-Pressure Zones
High-Pressure Zones
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Low-Pressure Zones
Low-Pressure Zones
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How is Wind Formed?
How is Wind Formed?
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How does heating affect air density?
How does heating affect air density?
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What creates uneven heating of Earth's surface?
What creates uneven heating of Earth's surface?
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Study Notes
What is Science?
- Scientists share ideas with each other.
- Scientists may or may not agree with each other's ideas.
- Scientists design and conduct experiments to test ideas.
- Scientists modify or reject their hypotheses if needed.
- Scientists develop models and theories and revise them constantly.
- Scientists analyse experimental data and draw conclusions.
- Scientists gather information from other scientists.
- Scientists observe nature and ask questions.
- Scientists formulate hypotheses, which are possible explanations for a problem.
- Scientists test their hypotheses through experiments.
Characteristics of Science
- Countries spend a lot of money on science research, including military research.
- Scientific understanding can change due to new information.
- Science answers questions about the natural world.
- The scientific method is the process used to answer questions about the natural world.
- Example - Alfred Wegener's theory about the movement of continents.
- Example - The development of Ebola vaccines.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of science, including the scientific method, the importance of experimentation, and the characteristics that define scientific inquiry. Learn how scientists develop theories, analyze data, and adapt their understanding based on new evidence. Test your knowledge of these essential concepts!
