Glencoe Science Level Green

Chapter 1: The Nature of Science

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What is science?
A)the process of trying to understand the world
B)a subject in school
C)work in a laboratory
D)the study of outer space
2
Which is NOT an example of science?
A)an archaeological dig
B)a weather report
C)the study of dinosaurs
D)a construction site
3
What is something that a good scientist does?
A)jump to conclusions
B)research
C)never take notes
D)do all the work alone
4
You find what appears to be a piece of a clay pot buried in a park. What can you conclude about it?
A)It needs to be investigated further.
B)It was recently thrown away.
C)It is an artifact.
D)It calls for an archeological dig.
5
How much time does archaeology cover?
A)about 30,000 years
B)about 4.6 billion years
C)about 3 million years
D)about 2,000 years
6
Scientists hypothesize that people came to North America from __________.
A)South America
B)Europe
C)Asia
D)Africa
7
Which is an example of technology?
A)radio waves
B)radar
C)fire
D)electromagnetism
8
How are many archaeological sites found?
A)they're planned
B)by accident
C)ancient maps
D)student research
9
Which of the following is an example of a tool that an archaeologist might use?
A)dynamite
B)steam shovel
C)sledgehammer
D)soft paintbrush
10
An excavation is __________.
A)an archaeological site
B)a city park
C)a construction site
D)a school
11
Ancient sites must be excavated __________.
A)quickly
B)carefully
C)only on the surface
D)recklessly
12
What might be found during an archaeological dig?
A)electrical equipment
B)ancient tools
C)computers
D)living things
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