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Environmental Science Unit 1 Exam
1. What are considered characteristics of science?
Select all that apply.: Scientific phenomena are observable. Scientific
hypotheses are testable.
^ not sure on both, sorry.
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2. Recall the differences between science and pseudoscience. Which studies are
pseudoscience?
Select all that apply.: Graphology: handwriting analysis gives information about a
person's character
^ correct
Astrology: positions of celestial bodies and how they influence the human world
^ correct
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Crystology: crystals have healing powers
^ correct
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3. Read the two sentences.The first is from a research journal and the second is
from a blog.
"Strict laws could help protect sea turtles from accidental capture in fishing
gear."
"Out of all the endangered species, people should spend the most money
protecting sea turtles."
Why is the second sentence from the blog not a valid claim?: It is an opinion made
by the author and not factual.
^ correct
2/
2 of 13 10/30/2024, 9:50
Environmental Science Unit 1 Exam
1. What are considered characteristics of science?
Select all that apply.: Scientific phenomena are observable. Scientific
hypotheses are testable.
^ not sure on both, sorry.
.67/1
2. Recall the differences between science and pseudoscience. Which studies are
pseudoscience?
Select all that apply.: Graphology: handwriting analysis gives information about a
person's character
^ correct
Astrology: positions of celestial bodies and how they influence the human world
^ correct
1/
1 of 13 10/30/2024, 9:50
,Environmental Science Unit 1 Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(2)/Environmental%2
Crystology: crystals have healing powers
^ correct
1/1
3. Read the two sentences.The first is from a research journal and the second is
from a blog.
"Strict laws could help protect sea turtles from accidental capture in fishing
gear."
"Out of all the endangered species, people should spend the most money
protecting sea turtles."
Why is the second sentence from the blog not a valid claim?: It is an opinion made
by the author and not factual.
^ correct
2/
2 of 13 10/30/2024, 9:50
