Science quiz
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From: The (S)Low Country
I missed six, but have to admit I chose some of the answers because I thought the quiz was proving wrong certain things that we've come to believe so I chose the opposite. I stupidly missed the one about fusion and will NEVER admit that one to my +1. 
I'm sure he'd think I'm totally stupid. 
I'm sure he'd think I'm totally stupid.
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From: Loveland, CO
Spoiler Alert! Did any anyone get this one right?
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A. When scientists have less evidence to explain a phenomenon, they call it a hypothesis. As evidence grows for this hypothesis, it becomes a theory.
B. Hypotheses are explanations that apply to a limited range of phenomena; theories apply to a broad range of phenomena.
Answer B.: The difference between the two refers to scope rather than amount of evidence. Hypotheses are testable statements with a limited scope (for example, the mating ritual of a certain kind of bee). Theories explain a wider range of phenomena and may incorporate several hypotheses (for instance, the theory of natural selection applies to all kinds of animals).
..or how about this one?
Was the ancient Maya civilization destroyed by climate change?
A. yes
B. no
C. It was one of several factors.
Answer C.: There is evidence that climate change helped to cause the decline of Maya civilization, but it wasn't the only factor. Overpopulation and constant warfare played their parts, too.
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A. When scientists have less evidence to explain a phenomenon, they call it a hypothesis. As evidence grows for this hypothesis, it becomes a theory.
B. Hypotheses are explanations that apply to a limited range of phenomena; theories apply to a broad range of phenomena.
Answer B.: The difference between the two refers to scope rather than amount of evidence. Hypotheses are testable statements with a limited scope (for example, the mating ritual of a certain kind of bee). Theories explain a wider range of phenomena and may incorporate several hypotheses (for instance, the theory of natural selection applies to all kinds of animals).
..or how about this one?
Was the ancient Maya civilization destroyed by climate change?
A. yes
B. no
C. It was one of several factors.
Answer C.: There is evidence that climate change helped to cause the decline of Maya civilization, but it wasn't the only factor. Overpopulation and constant warfare played their parts, too.
