Nature of Science (CONPTT) Self Quiz



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1.2 Nature of Science: CONPTT

Directions: Each statement is an example of a characteristic of science. Write the characteristic of science: CONPTT that best describes the statement.

1. ______________Steve found that in his garden, green plants always grow toward a light source.

2. ______________Mara wondered why her dogs hair was falling out until she saw the tiny mites

living in it’s skin.

3. ______________The reason for why Ben is so skinny even though he eats all the time is because

he may have a tapeworm.

4. ______________If I fertilize my trees, they should become greener.

5. ______________By comparing people who listened to rock music with people who listened to

classical music, I could determine if one group was more aggressive than another over time.

6. ______________The number of human chromosomes was originally thought to be 48, but is now

considered to be 46.

7. ______________Without sunlight or some appropriate light source, green plants should die.

8. ______________9 out of 10 different scientists found that plants use CO2 to build their bodies.

9. ______________Demons were once thought to cause illness, now bacteria and viruses are known to be

responsible.

10. ______________The strange designs called crop circles, which many people believe to be caused by

U.F.O.’s, that appeared in farmer’s fields in the 1980’s were made by two

men with a large metal rod and some rope.

Which of the following statements are within science? Explain your answer using CONPTT.

11. The Bermuda Triangle caused ships and planes to sink and disappear.

12. With a rod, Moses parted the sea so his people could cross to the other side.

13. Life comes from life and cannot come from non-life.

14. The idea that all life is made of cells is proven.

15. There are tiny creatures called follicle mites living in your eyelash pores.

16. Read the following article. Explain whether the phenomenon has been scientifically validated and would be part of science. Use examples from the article, and CONPTT to support your position.

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