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Process that involves only one parent in creating new offspring
evolution
mating
asexual reproduction
sexual reproduction
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This is testable and often written as an "if...then" statement?
theory
scientific law
hypothesis
conclusion
3
What type of organism makes their own food?
autotroph
consumer
other-feeder
heterotroph
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What is the measurable results of an experiment that is produced by varying an experimental condition?
constants
dependent variable
controls
independent variable
5
An explanation based on observations, personal experiences, and prior knowledge
data analysis
investigative reporting
inference
brainstorming
6
What type of observation is numerical?
qualitative
quantitative
experimental
scientific
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What molecule stores chemical energy that is used by organisms?
gametes
DNA
RNA
ATP
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The type of cell that carries genetic information that is passed on during sexual reproduction
DNA
gametes
ATP
RNA
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The mechanism that drives evolution
isolation
resource competition
mate selection
natural selection
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What is the ability for an organism to maintain a constant internal environment?
response to stimuli
homeostasis
metabolism
controls
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Which of the following best represents making an observation?
the tree is dead
the boy owns a sailboat
it is cold outside
the boy is in the water
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Which of the following is NOT considered good safety habits to practice each time you are in the lab?
put long hair up in a ponytail
wear loose baggy clothing
wear googles
wear an apron
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When in the lab, what is the best way to neutralize an acid spill?
use a base
use alcohol wipes
flush it with water
use dry paper towels
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What type of organism obtains energy by eating other organisms?
heterotroph
producer
autotroph
self-feeder
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potential variables of an experiment that must remain the same across the control group and experimental groups
constants
dependent
independent
controls
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Which of the following is not a criteria for identifying whether or not something is a living organism?
breath air to perform respiratory functions
pass on genetic information by producing offspring
display long term adaptations appropriate for their environment
work by consuming energy from the environment
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Scientists use the scientific method for solving problems. What are the two initial steps of this process?
perform an experiment and report the results
make a prediction based on an observation
formulate questions in order to develop a hypothesis
make an observation that leads to questions
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4 trees: 3 get different amounts of fertilizer, 1 gets none. After 3 years, the heights are measured. Control group?
the 3 trees that get different amounts of fertilizer
the heights of the trees
the different amounts of fertilizer
the 1 tree that gets no fertilizer
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The scientific study of living organisms
anatomy
environmental science
biology
ecology
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All the chemical processes that break down or form materials within an organism
chemosynthesis
metabolism
homeostasis
recycle synthesis
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The scientist well known for his/her work on the theory of evolution
Madame Curie
Charles Barkley
Charles Darwin
Sir Isaac Newton
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What is the gathering of information by using one or more of your five senses?
make an inference
graphing data
make an observation
drawing conclusions
23
Process that involves two parents in creating new offspring
asexual reproduction
budding
sexual reproduction
spawning
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4 trees: 3 get different amounts of fertilizer, 1 gets none. After 3 years, the heights are measured. Ind variable?
the 3 trees that get different amounts of fertilizer
the heights of the trees
the 1 tree that gets no fertilizer
the different amounts of fertilizer
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What is the basic unit of structure for all living things?
atom
element
cell
molecule
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Which of the following represents qualitative data?
the rose bush has 15 flowers
Coach B weighs 75 kg
the flowers are white and pink
Coach B is 5' 7" tall
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4 trees: 3 get different amounts of fertilizer, 1 gets none. After 3 years, the heights are measured. Constant variable?
the 3 trees that get fertilizer
3 years
the heights of the trees
the amounts of fertilizer
28
Which part of an experiment does NOT receive any experimental treatment?
constant variables
experimental group
independent variable
control group
29
What is the best way to handle a situation when you get chemicals in your eyes?
wipe your eyes with Clorox wipes
use dry paper towels
flush with water for 15 minuntes
use eyes drops
30
Which of the following best represents making an inference?
the tree has no leaves
there is a boat in the water
the tree branch is broken
the boy fell out of the tree into the water
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The process used by organisms to make their own food
cellular respiration
homeostasis
metabolism
photosynthesis
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What type of observation is descriptive?
scientific
quantitative
qualitative
experimental
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How many variables can be tested to validate an experiment?
up to four
no more than three
two
one
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Which of the following represents quantitative data?
the rose has red petals
the tomato plant produced 25 tomatoes
Coach B has brown hair
the rose has a sweet aroma
35
Prejudice in favor of or against something in a way that would be unfair if you were to give an assessment
bias
prediction
conclusion
inference
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What is the experimental treament that is changed upfront?
independent variable
constants
controls
dependent variable
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4 trees: 3 get different amounts of fertilizer, 1 gets none. After 3 years, the heights are measured. Dep variable?
the 3 trees that get different amounts of fertilizer
the 1 tree that gets no fertilizer
the heights of the trees
the different amounts of fertilizer
