Question 1

What is your weight in kilograms if you weigh 155 pounds? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

Accepted Answer

A)  70.5 kg
B)  341 kg
C)  3.41 kg
D)  7.5 kg
E)  34.1 kgF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any false claims are eventually uncovered. Scientists, therefore, stand to gain most from reporting their results truthfully.
B)  A scientist who has knowingly falsifies any bit of evidence runs the risk of losing credibility for all his or her life's work.
C)  Science is about discovering the rules of nature. A scientist who creates his or her own rules through dishonesty, which may not be reproducible in other laboratories, is not truly doing science.
D)  All of the above are true.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

While visiting a foreign country a foreign-speaking citizen tries to give you verbal directions to a local museum. After multiple attempts he is unsuccessful because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you are not smart enough to understand simple directions
B)  it is difficult to navigate through an unfamiliar city
C)  you don't understand the language
D)  none of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about science is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Science deals only with testable hypotheses.
B)  Science deals with observations and experimentation.
C)  Scientists believe that natural phenomenon have natural explanations.
D)  Experiments do not always go as planned.
E)  a ll of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Why is reproducibility such a vital component of science?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reproducibility allows a scientist a second chance to show that his/her initial findings were correct.
B)  Reproducibility is a vital component of science because it provides repeat funding.
C)  An experiment can only be considered valid if other scientists can reproduce the results.
D)  Modern scientific procedures provide built-in assurances so that reproducibility is no longer considered to be a vital component of science.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is the first step in the scientific process?

Accepted Answer

A)  observe a natural phenomenon
B)  generate a scientific hypothesis
C)  make a prediction about what may be happening
D)  develop a test
E)  check results by repeating workF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Kroto, Smalley and Curl were able to deduce the shape of C60 with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an electron microscope
B)  molecular models
C)  mathematical equations
D)  astrological chartsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following best describes a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  a comprehensive idea that has been extensively tested
B)  a static, unchanging law of the universe
C)  a prediction about the outcome of an experiment
D)  a new way of testing an old ideaE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Most scientific inquires begin with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory
B)  a strong interest
C)  mathematics formulas
D)  grant moneyE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Why is it wrong to assume that you are only "doing science" while you are doing experiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted activity for the official practice of science.
B)  It is wrong because doing experiments is not the only accepted method of producing a scientific theory.
C)  It is wrong because any activity which helps further knowledge and understanding about the environment is considered the practice of science.
D)  All of the above explain why it is wrong.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

How many meters is 15.5 millimeters?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.0155 m
B)  15,500 m
C)  1.55 m
D)  0.0000155 m
E)  0.00155 mF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  We have the technology to solve world hunger.
B)  We have the technology to solve the world's energy needs.
C)  We have the technology to develop global communication.
D)  We lack the technology to solve most of the Earth's environmental problems.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. Officially defined, a scientist is a person actively engaged in experimentation.
B)  No. Since experimentation is one of the four key components of the scientific process, any person no longer actively engaged in performing experiments cannot officially claim to be a scientist.
C)  Yes and No. A person may claim to be a scientist but the scientific community no longer officially recognizes him/her as such.
D)  Yes. A professional scientist is recognized for more activities than the performance of actual experiments.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Harry Kroto began with an interest in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calculating the speed of the planets
B)  figuring out the chemical structure of the bucky ball
C)  identifying the composition of interstellar dust
D)  making a lot of money
E)  proving other scientists wrongF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

What is the best way to really prove to yourself that you understand an idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tape record your explanation and play it back for yourself to be sure it makes sense.
B)  Formulate questions concerning the idea and see if your friends can answer them.
C)  Articulate the idea to others and confirm their understanding when you finish.
D)  Ask someone else to explain the idea to you to see if their explanation matches yours.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The diameter of a lead pipe is measured to be 2.40 cm and you are asked to convert to units of inches. For this conversion factor problem, what units do you end with in your calculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  meters
B)  inches
C)  centimeters
D)  feetE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  one day
B)  one week
C)  one month
D)  one yearE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A misleading "artifact" of an experiment can be the result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty equipment
B)  expired data
C)  different interpretations by different scientist
D)  a lack of reproducibilityE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Of the three sciences, physics, chemistry, and biology, the most complex is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physics because it involves many mathematical equations
B)  chemistry because there are so many possible combinations of atoms
C)  biology because it is based upon both the laws of chemistry and physics
D)  All three of these sciences are equally complexE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Is chemistry the study of the submicroscopic, the microscopic, or the macroscopic, or all three?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submicroscopic because it deals with atoms and molecules, which can't be seen with a microscope.
B)  Microscopic because it pertains to the formation of crystals.
C)  Macroscopic because it deals with powders, liquids, and gases that fill beakers and flasks.
D)  All of the above because most everything is made of atoms and molecules.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 1: About Science

Most scientific inquires begin with ________.

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Which of the following best describes a theory?

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Why is it wrong to assume that you are only "doing science" while you are doing experiments?

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How might the demand for reproducibility in science have the long-term effect of compelling honesty?

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Of the three sciences, physics, chemistry, and biology, the most complex is ________.

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Which statement is false?

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Can a person claim himself/herself to be a scientist if he/she no longer does experiments?

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A misleading "artifact" of an experiment can be the result of ________.

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While visiting a foreign country a foreign-speaking citizen tries to give you verbal directions to a local museum. After multiple attempts he is unsuccessful because ________.

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How many meters is 15.5 millimeters?

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Kroto, Smalley and Curl were able to deduce the shape of C60 with ________.

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Is chemistry the study of the submicroscopic, the microscopic, or the macroscopic, or all three?

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Why is reproducibility such a vital component of science?

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What is the best way to really prove to yourself that you understand an idea?

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What is your weight in kilograms if you weigh 155 pounds? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

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What is the first step in the scientific process?

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The diameter of a lead pipe is measured to be 2.40 cm and you are asked to convert to units of inches. For this conversion factor problem, what units do you end with in your calculation?

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Which of the following statements about science is true?

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Harry Kroto began with an interest in ________.

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How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the sun?

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