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Which type of scientific knowledge involves understanding the connections between different facts or observations?
Which type of scientific knowledge involves understanding the connections between different facts or observations?
- Conceptual Knowledge (correct)
- Factual Knowledge
- Laws and Principles
- Theories
A scientist observes that water boils faster at higher altitudes. Which type of scientific knowledge is best represented by formulating an explanation for this phenomenon?
A scientist observes that water boils faster at higher altitudes. Which type of scientific knowledge is best represented by formulating an explanation for this phenomenon?
- Factual Knowledge
- Laws and Principles
- Conceptual Knowledge
- Theories (correct)
A student learns that 'energy cannot be created nor destroyed, but only transformed from one form to another'. Which type of scientific knowledge does this statement exemplify?
A student learns that 'energy cannot be created nor destroyed, but only transformed from one form to another'. Which type of scientific knowledge does this statement exemplify?
- Theories
- Laws and Principles (correct)
- Factual Knowledge
- Conceptual Knowledge
A recipe states that the oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C). What type of scientific knowledge does the conversion of Fahrenheit to Celsius represent?
A recipe states that the oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C). What type of scientific knowledge does the conversion of Fahrenheit to Celsius represent?
Why is understanding the Theory of Evolution considered more than just factual knowledge?
Why is understanding the Theory of Evolution considered more than just factual knowledge?
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Factual Knowledge
Factual Knowledge
Basic elements needed to understand science, like facts and observations.
Conceptual Knowledge
Conceptual Knowledge
Interrelationships among basic facts, combining multiple facts or observations.
Theories
Theories
Explanations believed to be true, such as how species adapt.
Laws and Principles
Laws and Principles
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Cellular Theory of Life
Cellular Theory of Life
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Study Notes
Basic Elements of Scientific Knowledge
- Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
- The Earth rotates on its axis.
- Green plants contain chlorophyll.
Conceptual Knowledge
- Tightening a guitar string increases the pitch when plucked.
- Increased heat accelerates evaporation.
Theories
- Theory of Evolution: Species adapt to their environment.
- Cellular Theory of Life: Living things are composed of cells.
- Atomic Theory: Explains the structure of matter.
Laws and Principles
- Law of Conservation of Matter: Matter cannot be created or destroyed.
- Law of Universal Gravitation: Explains the attraction between objects with mass.
- Diffusion Principle: Explains the movement of substances from high to low concentration.
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Description
This quiz covers basic scientific elements, conceptual knowledge, theories, laws and principles. It tests understanding of core concepts such as freezing points, Earth's rotation, and the role of chlorophyll in plants. Theories like evolution and atomic theory are also examined.
