Understanding Science: Principles and Disciplines

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What is the primary goal of science?

  • To confirm pre-existing beliefs.
  • To deplete resources.
  • To provide explanations for natural phenomena and make predictions. (correct)
  • To develop new traditions.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of science?

  • Dependence on belief.
  • Use of evidence and logical reasoning. (correct)
  • Reliance on tradition.
  • Ignoring new discoveries.

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

  • A proven fact.
  • An unchangeable law.
  • A personal opinion.
  • A testable explanation for a phenomenon. (correct)

Which step follows 'Hypothesis' in the scientific method?

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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Which of the following is NOT a branch of physics?

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What does classical mechanics primarily study?

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What is Electromagnetism the study of?

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What is the study of the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic levels called?

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Which field of study is concerned with the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter?

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What are the basic building blocks of matter?

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What is the smallest unit of a compound that retains its chemical properties?

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What is the study of life called?

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Which of the following is the study of animals?

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What is the basic unit of life?

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What is the genetic material of all living organisms?

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What is the study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and history called?

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Which layer is the outermost layer of the Earth?

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Flashcards

What is Science?

A systematic way to understand the natural world through observation, testing, and analysis.

What is a Hypothesis?

A testable explanation for a phenomenon.

What is the Scientific Method?

A step-by-step process for conducting scientific research, involving observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion.

Why use the Scientific Method?

Ensures research is rigorous and objective.

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What is a Control Group?

A group separated from the experimental group that does not receive the variable being tested.

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What is Physics?

The study of matter, energy, and their interactions.

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What is Classical Mechanics?

Branch of physics that deals with motion, forces, and energy.

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What is Thermodynamics?

Branch of physics that deals with heat, energy, and entropy.

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What is Chemistry?

A field studying matter, its properties, and changes.

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What is Matter?

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are Elements?

Basic building blocks of matter that can't be broken down chemically.

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What are Compounds?

Substances of two or more elements chemically bonded.

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What is a Molecule?

The smallest unit of a compound retaining its chemical properties.

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What is Biology?

The study of life.

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What are Cells?

Basic units of life, prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

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What is DNA?

Genetic material containing instructions for building/maintaining organisms.

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What is Earth Science?

The study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and history.

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What is Plate Tectonics?

Theory that Earth's crust is divided into moving plates.

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