Misconceptions in Science - Questionnaire

As part of the requirements for my degree in Education, I did a survey. here are the questions. The answers are in the post that follows.

1. An astronaut inside a space station floats because

There is no gravity in space

The astronaut is too light to be pulled by gravity

The space station and the astronaut are falling at the same speed towards Earth

The magnetic force of the Earth repels the gravitational pull in space

2. Half of the Moon's surface is always dark *

True

False

3. In plants, respiration takes place

at all times, just like human beings

only during the day

only at night

Plants do not respire

4. Seasonal changes during the year are because of

The changing distance between the Earth and the Sun

Precession of the Earth’s axis

The constant axial tilt of the Earth

Changes in ocean tides

5. According to the theory of evolution

Humans are the most advanced organisms on Earth

Monkeys and humans have a common ancestor

Monkeys and humans will have a common successor

Human beings came from monkeys

6. A bullet shot from a gun will

Travel at the same speed at which it left the gun
Accelerate as it moves towards its target
Decelerate as it moves towards its target
None of the above

7. Moon phases are because of

The changing distance between the Earth and the Moon

The changing distance between the Sun and the Moon

The changing angle between the Sun, Moon and Earth

The changing brightness of the Moon’s surface

8. During a solar eclipse, when it is dark

Bacteria might multiply more than an ordinary day, because of the absence of sunlight

Our pupils are dilated, so more radiation enters our eyes as soon as the Sun is partially visible

Very harmful rays are emitted by the Sun compared to ordinary days

Radiation can be absorbed by our skin, much more that what is possible during ordinary days.

9. If you draw a line from the Earth to Mercury, Venus will fall on it.

True

False

10. All plants prepare their own food

True

False