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What type of graph is represented by Figure 1-1?
What type of graph is represented by Figure 1-1?
What is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge?
What is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas of physical science?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas of physical science?
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In which step of the scientific method is information obtained through the senses?
In which step of the scientific method is information obtained through the senses?
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What is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature?
What is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature?
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What is a physical or mental representation of an object or an event?
What is a physical or mental representation of an object or an event?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Science Skills
- Science is a system of knowledge focused on how knowledge is acquired.
- Natural science branches include life science, Earth and space science, and physical science.
- Social sciences are not branches of natural science.
- Physical science includes these main ideas:
- The universe is old and vast
- Forces cause changes in motion
- Energy can be transferred from one form to another but cannot be destroyed
- Science involves making observations, which is using your senses to gather information.
- A scientific law summarizes patterns in nature.
- A model is a physical or mental representation of an object or event.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in science skills, focusing on the branches of science, scientific laws, and the principles of physical science. You'll explore the universe, forces and motion, energy transfer, and the importance of observation in scientific inquiry. Test your understanding of these foundational topics in science!
