A successfully tested hypothesis may take on the status of a(n)
a. experimental result.
b. theory.
c. scientific law.
d. concept.
e. superior hypothesis.
[Ques. 2] A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n)
a. scientific law.
b. theory.
c. experiment.
d. hypothesis.
[Ques. 3] A scientific law describes
a. the scientific method.
b. a fundamental relationship of nature.
c. the behavior of nature.
d. an experiment.
[Ques. 4] A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n)
a. experiment.
b. measurement.
c. explanation.
d. number.
[Ques. 5] Our senses may obtain less-than-accurate information concerning our physical world because they
a. have limited sensitivity.
b. have a limited range.
c. are useless.
d. can be deceived.
[Ques. 6] The most information about our environment comes to us through the sense of
a. smell.
b. sight.
c. hearing.
d. touch.
[Ques. 7] The word science comes from the Latin word meaning
a. experiment.
b. investigate.
c. knowledge.
d. debate.
[Ques. 8] Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:
a. Physics
b. Astronomy
c. Geology
d. Biology
e. Meteorology
[Ques. 9] In a debate, is the statement It's only a theory a valid argument point against a theory (as in The theory of evolution is wrong because it's only a theory)?
a. Yes, theories are weak.
b. No, theories are strong.
c. No, theories are weak.
d. Yes, theories are meaningless.
[Ques. 10] Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?
a. 1 foot
b. 1 yard
c. 1 meter
d. 1 kilometer
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