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What is the primary method through which science obtains knowledge?
What is the primary method through which science obtains knowledge?
- Religious beliefs
- Intuition and guesswork
- Logical reasoning only
- Observation and experimentation (correct)
Which term refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge?
Which term refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge?
- Technology (correct)
- Literature
- Art
- Philosophy
What defines a society?
What defines a society?
- Individuals with different cultures and social structures
- Individuals sharing common territory, culture, and social structure (correct)
- Complex network without relationships or institutions
- Group of individuals without common territory
What aspect governs human behavior, norms, values, and beliefs within a society?
What aspect governs human behavior, norms, values, and beliefs within a society?
What distinguishes technology from science?
What distinguishes technology from science?
Who is often recognized as the father of atomic theory?
Who is often recognized as the father of atomic theory?
Which ancient thinker proposed that all matter was composed of small, indivisible particles called 'atoms'?
Which ancient thinker proposed that all matter was composed of small, indivisible particles called 'atoms'?
Who marked an early attempt at systematic biology by attempting to classify animals and plants?
Who marked an early attempt at systematic biology by attempting to classify animals and plants?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is often referred to as the father of the life sciences?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is often referred to as the father of the life sciences?
Who proposed the idea that all matter is composed of tiny indivisible units called 'atoms'?
Who proposed the idea that all matter is composed of tiny indivisible units called 'atoms'?
Which ancient thinker expanded upon Anaximenes' ideas and proposed the concept of atoms?
Which ancient thinker expanded upon Anaximenes' ideas and proposed the concept of atoms?
Isaac Newton's major contribution to science was primarily showcased in which of his works?
Isaac Newton's major contribution to science was primarily showcased in which of his works?
Which concept did Isaac Newton emphasize in the first volume of his work, linking science closely with mathematics?
Which concept did Isaac Newton emphasize in the first volume of his work, linking science closely with mathematics?
Which law established the principle that an object in motion will remain at constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force?
Which law established the principle that an object in motion will remain at constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force?
In Newton's second law of motion, what is the relationship between acceleration and mass when a net force acts on an object?
In Newton's second law of motion, what is the relationship between acceleration and mass when a net force acts on an object?
Which scientific figure made significant advances in astronomy by proposing a heliocentric model of the solar system?
Which scientific figure made significant advances in astronomy by proposing a heliocentric model of the solar system?
During which period did the Renaissance play a crucial role in fostering advancements in science and art?
During which period did the Renaissance play a crucial role in fostering advancements in science and art?
What did Robert Grosseteste emphasize in his approach to inquiry?
What did Robert Grosseteste emphasize in his approach to inquiry?
How is Robert Grosseteste often referred to due to his approach?
How is Robert Grosseteste often referred to due to his approach?
What major concept did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?
What major concept did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?
What was the prevailing view of the universe that Copernicus challenged?
What was the prevailing view of the universe that Copernicus challenged?
In contrast to Grosseteste's approach, what did some earlier scientists primarily focus on?
In contrast to Grosseteste's approach, what did some earlier scientists primarily focus on?
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