The Gravity of Curiosity
Questions:
5
Grade:
9
Words:
95
Isaac Newton sat under an apple tree, engrossed in his thoughts. Suddenly, an apple fell, triggering a chain of thoughts in his inquisitive mind. 'Why did the apple fall straight down, and not sideways or upwards?' he wondered. The questioning didn't cease. Instead, it spurred a scientific curiosity that led him to the law of gravity, a central idea that has shaped our understanding of the physical world. This small event sparked a revolution in science. Newton's curiosity, like in any scientific inquiry, took a seemingly ordinary event and unveiled the extraordinary behind it.
Question 1
What idea did Isaac Newton's observation of the falling apple lead to?
A
The theory of evolution
B
The concept of DNA
C
The law of gravity
Explanation. The observation of the falling apple led Isaac Newton to the law of gravity.
D
The idea of relativity
E
The big bang theory
Question 2
What does the term 'gravity' refer to in the context of this passage?
A
A type of apple
B
A method of thinking
C
A force that pulls objects towards each other
Explanation. In this context, 'gravity' refers to a force that pulls objects towards each other, explaining why the apple fell downwards.
D
A type of tree
E
A scientific instrument
Question 3
Based on the passage, which statement about Isaac Newton is correct?
A
He was easily distracted
B
He was not interested in science
C
He had a lack of curiosity
D
He was inquisitive and scientifically curious
Explanation. The passage describes Isaac Newton as having an 'inquisitive mind' and his observation leading to a scientific discovery, indicating that he was inquisitive and scientifically curious.
E
He disliked apples
Question 4
What triggered Isaac Newton's chain of thoughts?
A
A falling leaf
B
A soaring bird
C
A falling apple
Explanation. The passage states that an apple falling from a tree triggered Isaac Newton's chain of thoughts.
D
A flowing river
E
A blowing wind
Question 5
What can we infer about Isaac Newton from the passage?
A
He disliked outdoor activities
B
He had a deep understanding of the physical world
Explanation. Given that his curiosity led him to discover the law of gravity, we can infer that Isaac Newton had a deep understanding of the physical world.
C
He was a farmer
D
He did not like apples
E
He was a historian
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