Science in Our World 1 Questions and Exercises K C
Key Concepts Rewrite the following sentences in your copybook and fill in the blanks. 1. Scientists who study living things are called _________________. 2. The food we eat comes from _________________ _________________. 3. Antibiotics and vaccines help prevent and treat _________________. 4. The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment is called _________________.
5. Chemistry includes the study of the composition and properties of _______________. 6. Chemists contribute to healthcare by developing _________________. 7. Heat, light and electricity are all forms of _________________. 8. Mobile phones and laptop computers are examples of the use of _________________. 9. The study of space and space objects is called _________________. 10. The ability of something to last into the future is called _________________.
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Knowledge and Understanding 1. Explain what is meant by the biological world. Give an example of something which is
not part of the biological world.
2. How does understanding the properties of materials help with inventing new things? 3. ‘A microwave oven makes use of something which occurs naturally.’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
4. What use is astronomy in today’s world? T I
Thinking & Investigating 1. How do you benefit from science in your day-to-day life? 2. Do you think it is important that humans consider whether their actions are sustainable? Give reasons for your answer.
