Physics: Ch.1

B. wrong

A scientific hypothesis may turn out to be right or it may turn out to be wrong. If it is a valid hypothesis, there must be a test for providing it A. right B. wrong

A. hypotheses

In science, an educated guess is a A. hypothesis B. theory C. both of these

A. physics

Of the science known as physics, chemistry, and biology, the most basic is A.physics B. chemistry C. biology D. none in particular, as each may be considered fundamental

D. all of the above choices are correct.

Science is a body of knowledge that: A. describes order in nature B. is an ongoing activity in humans C. condenses knowledge into testable laws D. all of the above choices are correct E. none of the above choices are correct

c. pinhole sunglasses

The safest way for you is to view the sun is with A. a telescope B. binoculars C. pinhole images D. colored sunglasses

B. speculation

The statement, "There are regions beneath the Earth's crust that will always be beyond the reach of scientific investigation," is a A. fact B. speculation c. hypothesis D. scientific statement E. theory

D. theory

The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific A. fact B. hypothesis C. law or principle D. theory E. none of these

E. all of the above

Which of the following involves passion, talent and intelligence? A. art B. literature C. music D. science E. all of the above

A. The moon is made of green cheese

Which of the following is a scientific statement A. The moon is made of green cheese B. There are things we will never know about C. Matter is filled with undetectable particles D.There are parts of the universe that will never be found by man. E. None of these

B. gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge

the scientific method is most effective in A, making hypothesis B. gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge C. discovering new things D. making theories E. performing experiences