01 clicker questions

Clicker Questions

Chapter 1: About Science

Science is an organized body of knowledge about nature and also a

a) guide to improving human behavior.b) recipe for avoiding conflicts.c) process for finding connections in nature.d) handbook for establishing truth.

Science is an organized body of knowledge about nature and also a

a) guide to improving human behavior.b) recipe for avoiding conflicts.c) process for finding connections in nature.d) handbook for establishing truth.

Great advances in science occurred with the invention of

a) books.b) the printing press.c) devices of torture to encourage truth.d) religious ways of looking at things.

Great advances in science occurred with the invention of

a) books.b) the printing press.c) devices of torture to encourage truth.d) religious ways of looking at things.

Eratosthenes made measurements to calculate the

a) size of Earth.b) size of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.c) distance between Earth and the Moon.d) All of these.

Eratosthenes made measurements to calculate the

a) size of Earth.b) size of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.c) distance between Earth and the Moon.d) All of these.

The size of the Moon's shadow on Earth is

a) smaller than the size of the Moon.b) about the same size as the Moon.c) larger than the size of the Moon.d) incapable of being observed.

The size of the Moon's shadow on Earth is

a) smaller than the size of the Moon.b) about the same size as the Moon.c) larger than the size of the Moon.d) incapable of being observed.

The sizes of both the Moon and the Sun are the same in the sky, which indicates that

a) both have the same diameters.b) both are at about the same distance from Earth.c) the smaller Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun.d) both the Moon and the Sun circle Earth.

The sizes of both the Moon and the Sun are the same in the sky, which indicates that

a) both have the same diameters.b) both are at about the same distance from Earth.c) the smaller Moon is closer to Earth than the

Sun.d) both the Moon and the Sun circle Earth.

The size of the images of the Sun on asidewalk beneath a sunlit tree depends on

a) the size of the openings between leaves above.b) whether or not the openings between leaves are

circular.c) the distance between the sidewalk and the

openings between leaves above.d) how close the location is to the equator.

The size of the images of the Sun on asidewalk beneath a sunlit tree depends on

a) the size of the openings between leaves above.b) whether or not the openings between leaves are

circular.c) the distance between the sidewalk and the

openings between leaves above.d) how close the location is to the equator.

Success in science is linked to emphasis on

a) experiments.b) luck.c) trial and error.d) philosophical discussions.

Success in science is linked to emphasis on

a) experiments.b) luck.c) trial and error.d) philosophical discussions.

The language of science is

a) mathematics.b) Latin.c) Chinese.d) Arabic.

The language of science is

a) mathematics.b) Latin.c) Chinese.d) Arabic.

Scientific equations in a conceptual course are mainly

a) recipes for plugging in numerical data.b) guides to thinking about the relationships

between concepts.c) for mathematical problem solving.d) a confusing way of explaining ideas.

Scientific equations in a conceptual course are mainly

a) recipes for plugging in numerical data.b) guides to thinking about the relationships

between concepts.c) for mathematical problem solving.d) a confusing way of explaining ideas.

The classic scientific method, espoused by Galileo and Bacon, is

a) the method guaranteed to lead to scientific discoveries.

b) one of many ways that scientific discoveries are made.

c) today outmoded and of little value.d) required memorization in the very best schools.

The classic scientific method, espoused by Galileo and Bacon, is

a) the method guaranteed to lead to scientific discoveries.

b) one of many ways that scientific discoveries are made.

c) today outmoded and of little value.d) required memorization in the very best schools.

In science, the idea of prediction is

a) part of the scientific method.b) not as useful as when gambling or testing your

luck.c) now outmoded.d) contradictory to making scientific hypotheses.

In science, the idea of prediction is

a) part of the scientific method.b) not as useful as when gambling or testing your

luck.c) now outmoded.d) contradictory to making scientific hypotheses.

A person who says, "that's only a theory" likely doesn't know that a scientific theory is a

a) guess that involves many facts.b) hypothesis of sorts.c) vast synthesis of well-tested hypotheses and

facts.d) guess that may or may not be factual.

A person who says, "that's only a theory" likely doesn't know that a scientific theory is a

a) guess that involves many facts.b) hypothesis of sorts.c) vast synthesis of well-tested hypotheses and

facts.d) guess that may or may not be factual.

More important than a test for proving a hypothesis right is a test for

a) knowing full well that it is right.b) proving more than one way that it is right.c) proving it wrong.d) elevating it to a scientific theory.

More important than a test for proving a hypothesis right is a test for

a) knowing full well that it is right.b) proving more than one way that it is right.c) proving it wrong.d) elevating it to a scientific theory.

Which of these is a scientific hypothesis (that could be proved wrong)?

a) Atoms in proper proportions make us feel good.b) Atoms are in all the stars in the universe.c) An atom is the smallest bit of matter in a

material.d) Distant galaxies have atoms not found on Earth.

Which of these is a scientific hypothesis (that could be proved wrong)?

a) Atoms in proper proportions make us feel good.b) Atoms are in all the stars in the universe.c) An atom is the smallest bit of matter in a

material.d) Distant galaxies have atoms not found on Earth.

Explanation: Statement c has, in fact, been proved wrong. Protons and electrons, for example, are smaller than atoms.

A scientific hypothesis can be disproved with

a) one reproducible experiment.b) disapproval of other scientists.c) many tests by many scientists.d) philosophical reasoning.

A scientific hypothesis can be disproved with

a) one reproducible experiment.b) disapproval of other scientists.c) many tests by many scientists.d) philosophical reasoning.

Explanation: Note the correct answer is an experiment that is reproducible! Many claims are made that don't stand up under repetition.

A strength of science is that scientific theories

a) are fixed.b) can change with new data.c) are the hypotheses of brilliant people.d) are verifiable.

A strength of science is that scientific theories

a) are fixed.b) can change with new data.c) are the hypotheses of brilliant people.d) are verifiable.

Explanation: Although d is a good answer, b is more central.

A fact in science is something that

a) is forever true.b) may change over time.c) cannot be denied.d) agrees with ancient records.

A fact in science is something that

a) is forever true.b) may change over time.c) cannot be denied.d) agrees with ancient records.

Science is concerned mainly with the

a) natural world.b) spiritual world.c) difference between right and wrong.d) search for eternal truths.

Science is concerned mainly with the

a) natural world.b) spiritual world.c) difference between right and wrong.d) search for eternal truths.

Which of these can be a source of passion in daily life?

a) Artb) Sciencec) Religiond) Art, science, and religion

Which of these can be a source of passion in daily life?

a) Artb) Sciencec) Religiond) Art, science, and religion

Technology is mainly

a) a body of scientific knowledge.b) a tool of science.c) what's wrong with the world.d) a solution to all of mankind's problems.

Technology is mainly

a) a body of scientific knowledge.b) a tool of science.c) what's wrong with the world.d) a solution to all of mankind's problems.