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Which of the following statements accurately describes Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion?
Who is credited with discovering that Jupiter has its own moons?
Who is credited with discovering that Jupiter has its own moons?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Hooke's Law?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Hooke's Law?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Law of Conservation of Charge?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Law of Conservation of Charge?
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What is the key concept behind the Law of Conservation of Charge?
What is the key concept behind the Law of Conservation of Charge?
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Which of the following scientists is NOT known for their contributions to astronomy?
Which of the following scientists is NOT known for their contributions to astronomy?
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Which of the following statements describes a key feature of Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion?
Which of the following statements describes a key feature of Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Galileo's discovery of the moons of Jupiter?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Galileo's discovery of the moons of Jupiter?
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Which of the following is an accurate definition of Gay-Lussac's law?
Which of the following is an accurate definition of Gay-Lussac's law?
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According to Dalton's atomic theory, which of the following is true?
According to Dalton's atomic theory, which of the following is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of Dalton's atomic theory?
Which of the following is NOT a part of Dalton's atomic theory?
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What is the sequence of numbers described in the text, where each number is the sum of the two preceding it?
What is the sequence of numbers described in the text, where each number is the sum of the two preceding it?
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Which of the following accurately describes Newton's third law of motion?
Which of the following accurately describes Newton's third law of motion?
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Which of the following is an accurate description of the invention of the theodolite?
Which of the following is an accurate description of the invention of the theodolite?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
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Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about nebulae?
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about nebulae?
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What is the difference between asteroids and comets?
What is the difference between asteroids and comets?
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What did William Harvey contribute to our understanding of blood flow?
What did William Harvey contribute to our understanding of blood flow?
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What was William Gilbert's conclusion regarding Earth?
What was William Gilbert's conclusion regarding Earth?
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How did Francis Bacon define his scientific method?
How did Francis Bacon define his scientific method?
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What does a barometer primarily measure?
What does a barometer primarily measure?
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What was Nicolaus Copernicus known for?
What was Nicolaus Copernicus known for?
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Which individual's contributions primarily influenced mathematics during the Scientific Revolution?
Which individual's contributions primarily influenced mathematics during the Scientific Revolution?
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What was a key finding of Johannes Kepler?
What was a key finding of Johannes Kepler?
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Which scientist is known for systematically dissecting both dead and living animals?
Which scientist is known for systematically dissecting both dead and living animals?
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When was the first commercially viable telephone invented?
When was the first commercially viable telephone invented?
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Who invented the first electric motor?
Who invented the first electric motor?
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What year marks the development of the Joule-Thomson effect?
What year marks the development of the Joule-Thomson effect?
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Which mathematician inspired Alan Turing's work on modern computers?
Which mathematician inspired Alan Turing's work on modern computers?
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Which scientist is credited with the establishment of microbiology?
Which scientist is credited with the establishment of microbiology?
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In which year did Charles Babbage design his first Difference Engine?
In which year did Charles Babbage design his first Difference Engine?
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Who documented the growth of more than 29,000 pea plants?
Who documented the growth of more than 29,000 pea plants?
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Which British physicist and chemist connected magnetism to electricity in 1831?
Which British physicist and chemist connected magnetism to electricity in 1831?
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What was the purpose of the British government's contribution to the construction of the Difference Engine No. 1?
What was the purpose of the British government's contribution to the construction of the Difference Engine No. 1?
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Which Cambridge University alumnus produced the first paper on evolution?
Which Cambridge University alumnus produced the first paper on evolution?
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Who suggested that the Sun is at the center of the Universe?
Who suggested that the Sun is at the center of the Universe?
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Who is known for dissecting 30 corpses to study human anatomy?
Who is known for dissecting 30 corpses to study human anatomy?
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Which scientist created a telescope that magnified normal vision by a factor of 20?
Which scientist created a telescope that magnified normal vision by a factor of 20?
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Who discovered that Saturn takes roughly 29 Earth years to orbit the Sun?
Who discovered that Saturn takes roughly 29 Earth years to orbit the Sun?
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What is Boyle's law primarily concerned with?
What is Boyle's law primarily concerned with?
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Which law states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is the sum of the partial pressures of each gas?
Which law states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is the sum of the partial pressures of each gas?
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What does the law of conservation of mass indicate?
What does the law of conservation of mass indicate?
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What is the focus of the theory of catastrophism?
What is the focus of the theory of catastrophism?
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Which of the following laws relates to the behavior of gases and temperature?
Which of the following laws relates to the behavior of gases and temperature?
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What does binomial nomenclature refer to?
What does binomial nomenclature refer to?
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Study Notes
2025 Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon Science Individual Subject Test Study Guide
- The study guide is based on the resource book Scientists Who Changed History by DK
- The book combines biography, history, and analysis to explain the contributions of revolutionary men and women in science.
- The study guide covers information from Chapters 1 through 4 of the resource book (pages 6-161)
- The guide includes sections on each chapter, vocabulary, review questions, and practice tests.
- Answer keys are included with citations and suggested answers to help students with their studies.
- Students, if possible, should print the entire study guide for use as an aid in their studies.
Vocabulary and Review Questions
- The study guide provides comprehensive vocabulary lists and definitions for each chapter, in order of appearance in the book. These lists aid quick understanding.
- Review questions are also included to process each section's information.
- Questions often allow for short answers.
Practice Tests
- The guide includes two practice tests conforming to the format of the competition test.
- Using answer keys will aid students in identifying and understanding areas requiring further review and study.
- Students should read the book, in addition to using the study guide.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in physics and astronomy, including Kepler's Laws, Hooke's Law, and the Law of Conservation of Charge. This quiz covers significant discoveries by famous scientists like Galileo and discussions on atomic theory. Challenge yourself with intriguing questions that span classical mechanics and cosmology.
