Nature of Science 10th grade Exam
Questions and Answers
Natural Sciences - ANSWER-Natural Science is made up of Life Sciences such as
Biology and Genetics
Earth Sciences - ANSWER-Earth Science is made up if Astronomy and Meteorology
Physical Sciences - ANSWER-Physical Sciences are made up of Physics and
Chemistry
Physics - ANSWER-Forces and Energy
Chemistry - ANSWER-Matter and its changes
Pure Science - ANSWER-It is the continued search for knowledge. Science to learn
more about the world and everything in it.
Applied Science - ANSWER-It is using pure science to improve our lives. An example of
this would be technology.
Scientific Theory - ANSWER-It is a tested, possible explanation of a natural event.
Scientific Law - ANSWER-It is a summary of an observed event but does not explain
why.
Theories - ANSWER-To be valid, a theory must pass several tests
1. It must explain observations simply and clearly
2. Experiments that illustrate the theory must be repeatable
3. You must be able to predict from a theory
4. Theories are not absolute and can change
Model - ANSWER-A representation of an object or event that can be studied to
understand the real object or event.
Scientific Method - ANSWER-It is used by everyone to solve problems.
Scientific Method Steps - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem
2. Research the problem
3. Make a hypothesis
4. Design experiment to test hypothesis
5. Record and analyze data
6. Draw conclusions (accept or reject hypothesis)
Questions and Answers
Natural Sciences - ANSWER-Natural Science is made up of Life Sciences such as
Biology and Genetics
Earth Sciences - ANSWER-Earth Science is made up if Astronomy and Meteorology
Physical Sciences - ANSWER-Physical Sciences are made up of Physics and
Chemistry
Physics - ANSWER-Forces and Energy
Chemistry - ANSWER-Matter and its changes
Pure Science - ANSWER-It is the continued search for knowledge. Science to learn
more about the world and everything in it.
Applied Science - ANSWER-It is using pure science to improve our lives. An example of
this would be technology.
Scientific Theory - ANSWER-It is a tested, possible explanation of a natural event.
Scientific Law - ANSWER-It is a summary of an observed event but does not explain
why.
Theories - ANSWER-To be valid, a theory must pass several tests
1. It must explain observations simply and clearly
2. Experiments that illustrate the theory must be repeatable
3. You must be able to predict from a theory
4. Theories are not absolute and can change
Model - ANSWER-A representation of an object or event that can be studied to
understand the real object or event.
Scientific Method - ANSWER-It is used by everyone to solve problems.
Scientific Method Steps - ANSWER-1. Identify the problem
2. Research the problem
3. Make a hypothesis
4. Design experiment to test hypothesis
5. Record and analyze data
6. Draw conclusions (accept or reject hypothesis)
