Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What are three areas of science that use physical science?
a. | astrology, geology and biology | b. | meteorology, phrenology, and
geology | c. | geology, meteorology, and biology | d. | meteorology, cosmology, and
astrology |
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What are three common kinds of scientific models?
a. | physical, psychological, conceptual | b. | physical, mathematical,
conceptual | c. | biological, chemical, mathematical | d. | mathematical, chemical,
physical |
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What type of scientific model would be used to describe how the planets and
galaxies were formed?
a. | chemical | c. | physical | b. | psychological | d. | conceptual |
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What is a scientific law?
a. | the final answer to a scientific question | b. | a scientific
statement of how something works, not why | c. | an explanation of many experimental results and
observations | d. | an explanation of hypotheses, results, and
observations |
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What are some tools used to collect and analyze scientific data?
a. | thermometer, drill, computer, screwdriver | b. | calculator,
computer, printer, scanner | c. | scissors, meterstick, calculator, paper
clip | d. | meterstick, balance, thermometer, computer |
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What is the basic unit of length that a scientist is likely to use?
a. | foot | c. | meter | b. | micrometer | d. | inch |
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Which of the following is a good safety rule to follow?
a. | Take shortcuts if there is no danger. | b. | Read lab instructions, but change them if you
want to. | c. | Follow the teacher’s instructions, but feel free to modify
them. | d. | Pay attention to safety information and safety
symbols. |
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What is the study of the structures and properties of matter?
a. | biology | c. | chemistry | b. | physics | d. | geography |
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What is energy?
a. | the ability to do work | c. | something in motion | b. | matter that is moving | d. | food converted to
motion |
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The scientific process begins with asking questions and
a. | making observations. | c. | planning experiments. | b. | reading
background. | d. | answering
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A conclusion at the end of a scientific investigation
a. | can be that your results either support or do not support your
hypothesis. | b. | can be that your results have proven your hypothesis beyond any
doubt. | c. | usually will not give you any guidance in deciding what to do
next. | d. | is usually the final word on the subject until someone proves
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Which of the following might a scientist do to communicate scientific
results?
a. | tell close friends and relatives | c. | write song
lyrics | b. | rely on word of mouth | d. | write a scientific paper |
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What is the importance of the International System of Units?
a. | It is the oldest system, and the most widely used. | b. | It is the oldest
system, and the most secure. | c. | It is an easy system and used by scientists all
over the world. | d. | It is an easy system, and the least reliable. |
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What are the steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve
problems?
a. | measurement | c. | physical science | b. | observation | d. | scientific
methods |
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Identify three areas of science that use physical science.
a. | cosmetology, biology, physics | c. | astrology, geology,
biology | b. | physics, psychology, geology | d. | meteorology, geology,
biology |
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What is physical science?
a. | the study of rocks and soil | c. | the study of nonliving
matter | b. | the study of weather | d. | the study of living matter |
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What do we call a testable explanation based on observation?
a. | theory | c. | physical science | b. | hypothesis | d. | scientific law |
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What does all matter have, whether it is moving or still?
a. | energy | c. | life | b. | motion | d. | parts |
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Which of the following is always a safety rule?
a. | Work as fast as possible. | b. | Never light a fire. | c. | Always follow your
teacher’s instructions. | d. | Take shortcuts if they are not
dangerous. |
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What is energy?
a. | the ability to do work | c. | fossil fuels | b. | matter in motion | d. | power from the
sun |
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