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Which of the following best describes the impact of science on human beings?
Which of the following best describes the impact of science on human beings?
- Science provides alternative explanations to certain phenomena (correct)
- Science is a field of study that deals with the process of learning
- Science is both a personal and social activity
- Science is an intellectual activity that studies the natural and physical world
What is the main focus of science as an intellectual activity?
What is the main focus of science as an intellectual activity?
- Ideas
- Theories
- Systematic explanations (correct)
- Observations
What does science as a body of knowledge refer to?
What does science as a body of knowledge refer to?
- A field of study
- The process of learning
- Both knowledge and activities done by human beings
- Subject or a discipline (correct)
What were some of the concerns of people in ancient times?
What were some of the concerns of people in ancient times?
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Where is Sumeria located?
Where is Sumeria located?
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Science and Human Beings
- Science has a profound impact on human beings, transforming the way they live, think, and interact.
Focus of Science
- The main focus of science as an intellectual activity is to understand the natural world, identify patterns, and explain phenomena through systematic observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.
Science as a Body of Knowledge
- Science as a body of knowledge refers to the cumulative and organized collection of concepts, theories, and laws that explain natural phenomena and the behavior of the physical universe.
Concerns in Ancient Times
- People in ancient times were concerned about natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, floods, and celestial events, which they often attributed to supernatural forces or gods.
Location of Sumeria
- Sumeria was located in Mesopotamia, a historical region in the Middle East, which corresponds to modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
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