Mid Term Exam 2010-2011

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1.

Science and Technology are interdependent of each other means
- A.
  
  Technology needs Science
- B.
  
  Science needs Technology
- C.
  
  Science and Technology drive each other
- D.
  
  Science and Technology do not need each other
2.

Technology is the application of Science?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

All of the following are great examples of how the history of science has led to where we are today EXCEPT......
- A.
  
  Cell Phones come from Telegraphs
- B.
  
  Cars come form the Horse Buggy
- C.
  
  The study of plants and animals is called Biology
- D.
  
  The idea that the universe is expanding comes from the telescope
4.

Is it possible to have strong scientific beliefs and maintain your religious beliefs at the same time?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
5.

Which of the following is based on observations, forming hypothesizes, conducting experiments, drawing conclusions, and developing theories?
- A.
  
  Religion
- B.
  
  Science
6.

Which of the following is based on your own personal belief system and does not require proof?
- A.
  
  Science
- B.
  
  Religion
7.

The Big Bang Theory challenges religion and says that a God did not create the universe
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

All of the following are main branches of physical science EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Psychology
- B.
  
  Chemistry
- C.
  
  Biology
- D.
  
  Physics
9.

A Cheetah sprinting through a field after a jackrabbit is an example of....
- A.
  
  BioPhysics
- B.
  
  Chemistry
- C.
  
  Biology
- D.
  
  Physics
10.

Which of the following is information obtained through your senses?
- A.
  
  Observation
- B.
  
  Inference
11.

All of the following are steps of the scientific method EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Conclusion
- B.
  
  Observation
- C.
  
  Inference
- D.
  
  Hypothesis
- E.
  
  Theory
12.

When using the scientific Method it is very easy for something to become a scientific theory because that is where the scientific method starts....with somebody's opinion
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Theories will turn into Laws once they are proven
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

When you add heat to a substance the particles speed up. When you remove heat the particles slow down. This always happens regardless of who attempts it. This is an example of a true scientific.... Hint: it is called the "KINETIC ______________ OF PARTICLES" and we had a demo with a blow torch and spoon in class
- A.
  
  Fact
- B.
  
  Theory
- C.
  
  Law
- D.
  
  Observation
15.

Express 9,900,987.986 in scientific notation
- A.
  
  9.9 X 10^-6
- B.
  
  9.9 X 10^6
- C.
  
  99 X 10^5
- D.
  
  .9 X 10^7
16.

Why is scientific notation important?
- A.
  
  It is the way scientist can use really big or really small numbers in calculations
- B.
  
  It is not important, only some scientists use it
- C.
  
  So scientists can communicate with other scientists in other countries
- D.
  
  It is the ONLY way to solve problems
17.

The following image is showing an example of what?
- A.
  
  SI Units
- B.
  
  Scientific Notation
- C.
  
  Moles Ratios
- D.
  
  Significant Figures
18.

How many significant figures are in the number 2056?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
19.

How many significant figures are in the number? .0009890
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
20.

Significant figures show the number that a piece of equipment actually measured. For example 63.4 grams is not as good of a scale as 63.400 grams. This is an example showing how significant figures shows the _____________________ of a piece of equipment
- A.
  
  Precision
- B.
  
  Accuracy
- C.
  
  Reliability
- D.
  
  Dependability
21.

How many significant figures are in the number 1,000,000,000,000
- A.
  
  Only 1 because we do not know if the rest of the numbers where actually measured or rounded
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  Can not be determined
22.

Which number is more accurate? 40 or 40.0
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  40.0
- C.
  
  Can not be determined......but 40.0 is more PRECISE than 40
23.

SI Base Units are important because....
- A.
  
  It checks for the accuracy of measurements
- B.
  
  It allows for a common language for all scientist to communicate with all over the world
- C.
  
  It is only needed to make high school students memorize...it is never used in the real world.
- D.
  
  It checks for the precision of measurements
24.

When a star explodes it causes great temperature and high pressure. This allows for elements overcome the repulsive forces and joins_______________ to form heavier elements
- A.
  
  Electrons
- B.
  
  Neutrons
- C.
  
  Protons
- D.
  
  Quarks
25.

99% of our entire universe is made up of what element?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen
- B.
  
  Helium
- C.
  
  Lithium
- D.
  
  Carbon Dioxide