Science MC1
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What is science?

  • To only study living things
  • To understand and study natural phenomena through systematic observation and experimentation (correct)
  • To develop innovative technologies
  • To create new branches of science

What is an example of a science branch mentioned in the text?

  • Medicine (correct)
  • Psychology
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy

Which scientist is credited with the development of the theory of evolution?

  • Charles Darwin (correct)
  • Marie Curie
  • Lap-Chee Tsui
  • Albert Einstein

What is a potential harm of nuclear technology?

<p>Killing many people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of plastics mentioned in the text?

<p>Bringing us convenience, e.g., buying takeaways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative effect of pesticides mentioned in the text?

<p>Causing adverse effects on ecosystems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is biodiversity assessment developed to assess?

<p>Ecosystem health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of applying scientific knowledge to develop technology?

<p>Drones and 3D printing technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to integrate and apply knowledge and skills of different subjects?

<p>To improve daily life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of science?

<p>There are still some problems that cannot be solved using our present scientific knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to scientific knowledge in the future?

<p>It may be disproved if new evidence finds it to be wrong (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a scientific finding that was later disproved?

<p>The Earth was flat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 3 in the scientific investigation process?

<p>To design and do experiments to test the hypothesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis?

<p>The hypothesis is modified and the experiment is repeated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a type of scientific investigation?

<p>Conducting a fair test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of scientific knowledge?

<p>It is subject to change if new evidence is found (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classifying in scientific investigations?

<p>To compare similarities and differences between objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a science process skill?

<p>Observing and recording natural phenomena (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cutting down trees in a fire?

<p>To remove the fuel and stop the fire from spreading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire extinguisher is used on electrical fires or fires caused by flammable liquids?

<p>Carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three conditions removed to put out a fire?

<p>Fuel, High Temperature, and Oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing vertical section diagrams of apparatus?

<p>To show the experiment set-up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the height of a building?

<p>Metres (m) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When measuring the length of an object with a ruler, how should the scale be read?

<p>Vertically above (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of designing fair tests in scientific experiments?

<p>Keeping all variables constant except the one being investigated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow safety rules in a laboratory?

<p>To protect oneself from potential dangers in the laboratory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an independent variable in an experiment?

<p>Materials of cups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before conducting an experiment in a laboratory?

<p>Read safety precautions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential danger in a laboratory?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you wear safety goggles in a laboratory?

<p>To protect your eyes from chemicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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