. What does your book say science is all about? From the book or on your own, give some examples of everyday things that you do
that use your knowledge of science. (p. 1)
2. What is the goal of science?
3. Name the four things that all scientific studies involve.
4. Define skepticism.
5. Nature can be understood by discovering natural laws. True/ False
6. Scientific ideas never change. True/ False
7. What types of things can science answer questions about?
8. What types of questions cannot be answered by science?
9. CHECKPOINT: Explain why science cannot provide answers to all questions.
Name & Period: _______________________
Chapter 1.1 Study Guide - Intro. to Science (pp. 1-4)
10. What is Biology?
11. List and describe the 4 unifying principles of biology.
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12. You should be familiar with the following fields of science: astronomy, biology, botany, ecology, geology, meteorology, oceanography. Match the study of science with the correct keywords or description.
Branch of Science
keywords/descriptions
weathering & erosion, rocks & minerals, mountain formation, volcanoes, etc
air masses, weather patterns, composition of the atmosphere
the structure and function of all plants
tides, waves, ocean chemistry
formation, movement and composition of stars and planets; space & the universe
characteristics, behaviors, and interactions of living organisms
interactions between living things and their environment
