What is Science?

When using science to investigate physical phenomena, which characteristic of the event must exist?

measurable

Until the 1600s, people who investigated problems related to our understanding of the natural world were called _____.

philosophers

physics

the study of matter and energy and how they interact

science

the systematic study and analysis of facts

Select all that apply. A chemist is likely to do which of the following?

*analyze the ingredients in ice cream *determine how to separate gasoline from other substances in petroleum

Which of the following questions can use science as a method of inquiry?

How can we protect crops from drought?

chemistry

The study of the structure, properties, and interactions of matter and the changes they undergo

In at least 150 words, describe at least three things that occur naturally everyday and how science has had an impact on what we think or do about them.

The sun rising and falling occurs naturally everyday. This explains day and night. As of today, science has normalized it. Because of science I know that the sun is rising and falling because of the earth's rotation. Now we just go on about our day. Some people stop to watch the sunrise and/or sunset. Another thing that occurs daily and naturally is the moon becoming visible. This helps explain day and night as well. Science tells us that this is also because of the Earth's rotation. We also don't pay this much attention either. Lastly, our cells transport or remove things everyday. Science tells us they use passive or active transportation and that this is normal, so we don't really think about it much. Most people try not to put bad things into their system as a way to help the cells. Science has had a relatively big impact on the way we view these everyday occurrences.

scientific Method

a process to test a proposed solution to a problem

All scientists try to base their conclusions on _____.

data and measurements

Geology belongs to which main category of science?

earth science

Select all that apply. A scientific theory _____.

is supported by evidence can evolve over time