What Is Science?

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what are the five senses, given by God, from which we make observations:

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sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell

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Unlike any animal, man has developed _____ to increase his ability to observe and gather information.

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equipment
tools instruments

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The invention and use of modern instruments has helped man verify the truth of the Bible.

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true

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Good science requires that you record your observations accurately.

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true

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An instrument for observing very small objects is a:

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microscope

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Recorded observations are called:

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data

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Which statements are true about "evidence"?

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information for or against an idea
data to help draw a conclusion
observations which answer questions

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Asking yourself questions can help you think of what to _____, in order to get answers.

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observe

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Is a milliliter much larger or smaller than a liter?

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smaller

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How many milliliters of water would be needed to fill a one liter glass jar?

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1,000

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Does a kilogram have more or less mass than a gram?

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more

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You want to share a one kilogram gold bar with your friends. How many friends can you give one gram to, if you divide up the gold bar?

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1,000

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Is a centimeter longer or shorter than a meter?

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shorter

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What portion (division) of a meter stick is a centimeter?

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1/100 = 0.01

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The current science of classifying living organisms was developed by Mr. _____.

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Linnaeus

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The science of naming and classifying living organisms is called:

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taxonomy

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Careful observation of the distinct differences between living organisms allows us to _____ them for study.

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group
organize
name
sort
classify

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The fact that all living organisms can be classified into distinct families, groups, and orders provides ________which supports the Scriptures concerning creation.

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evidence

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All the dinosaurs have similar appearances and cannot be classified.

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false

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The inductive method of investigation performs experiments or makes observation to prove or disprove a suggested theory.

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false

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The Law of Conservation of Matter means that:

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matter cannot be destroyed or created by known chemical reactions

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If people have never observed matter (mass) to be created or destroyed, then using inductive reasoning, it would be logical to conclude that:

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the amount (quantity) of mass in the universe has never changed
the known laws of science cannot account for the origin of mass

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Deductive reasoning may allow you to _______ what you may expect to observe.

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predict

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If many observations or results of experiments fail to agree with your predictions from deductive reasoning:

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then the general principle or theory is probably false.

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Drawing a conclusion from observations (data) is an example of:

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inductive reasoning

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Searching for evidence which may exist if a theory is assumed true, is an example of the:

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deductive method

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made artificially by chemical synthesis.

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synthetc

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relating to natural matter (materials).

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physical

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The steps George Washington Carver followed in his lifetime to become a scientist included guidance by God, purpose and desire, persistence, and

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formal education

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George Washington Carver received _____ from God during early morning walks in the woods.

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inspiration
guidance
solutions

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Approximately how many products did Carver discover from the use of peanuts?

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300

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The conclusions, ideas, or theories which are published in technical publications by professional scientists are always correct.

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false

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planetary motion, galaxies

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astronomy

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composition of matter

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chemistry

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physical structure of the earth

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geology

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natural laws of the universe

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physics

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Astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics may be grouped together and called the _______ sciences

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physical

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Which of the following terms relate to the meaning of "physical"?

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matter
gravity
body
natural laws

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Philosophy is a branch of science.

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true

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effects of environment

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ecology

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specialized study of plants

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botany

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specialized study of animals

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zoology

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research of fossils

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paleontology

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general study of plants and animals

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biology

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Biology, botany, ecology, paleontology, zoology may be grouped together and called the biological sciences.

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true

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Anthropology, economics, geography, philosophy, psychology, sociology may be grouped together and called the social studies.

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true

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A person's conclusions or personal reasoning about the origin and nature of life is called:.

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philosophy

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Choose the "languages" of the physical and biological sciences:

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mathematics
logic

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deals primarily with mathematics and ideas

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theoretical scientist

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verifies or tests theories

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experimental scientist

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works with practical design and application

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engineer

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works in specialized equipment operation

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technician

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An expert in designing or building machines, roads, bridges, etc

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engineer

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Based on trials or tests to discover something unknown, to prove a hypothesis, or to illustrate some known truth

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experimental

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Having to do with a mechanical or industrial art or applied science

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technical

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A person skilled in the technicalities of applied science.

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technician

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Planned or worked out in the mind; based on theory but not yet proved or tested

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theoretical

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Explanation based on limited observation and reasoning, especially one that has not been confirmed

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theory

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The three major areas of professional careers are:

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teaching
research
design

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Can a problem be solved by the scientific method?

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not enough innformation to determine

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systematic arrangement of organisms

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classification

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an organized body of knowledge

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science

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making conclusions based on logic

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reasoning

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type of reasoning from a general principle to a specific expectation

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deductive

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the capacity to do work

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energy

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a proposed explanation of why something occurs

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theory

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type of reasoning from many tests to form a general principle

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inductive

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a series of tests to prove or disprove a hypothesis

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experament

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the rational study of the truths and principles of life, knowledge, and behavior

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philosophy

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the careful search for facts

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research

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Which professional uses practical knowledge of science to design and manufacture machines?

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engineer

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The experimental scientist investigates theories and tests them.

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true

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Who uses mathematics to propose untested ideas?

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theoretical scientist

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The "second" language of all scientists is _____.

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mathematics and logic

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A kilogram is a standard unit of volume.

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false

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The fact that the science of taxonomy is possible:

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provides evidence for creation of all organisms

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Deductive reasoning may allow you to predict what you may expect to observe.

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true

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what is true for a hypothesis?

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First guess
An initial idea which is assumed to be true

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A professional technician maintains and operates specialized scientific equipment.

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true