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1
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
The petals have two different shapes
The flower is ten cm tall
The petals on the flower are pink
The flower has leaves
2
Conditions that remain the same for all experimental groups are called:
constants
controls
dependent variables
independent variables
3
What is the purpose of using scientific methods?
to make careful observations
to do cool experiments
to answer questions
to follow steps in order
4
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the nature of science?
Scientific ideas are facts that never change
Scientists base conclusions on experimental evidence
Science is a way of understanding our world
Scientists work together
5
In a controlled experiment, the group that is being used for comparison is the
control group
independent variable
dependent variable
6
True or False: the prefix "bio" means "living"
False
True
7
Scientific understanding of the natural world is based on:
feelings
intuition
experiments that can't be replicated
evidence from observations and data
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The study of life is called
biochemistry
biology
zoology
lifeology
9
The step following the formation of a hypothesis is:
forming a conclusion
collecting data
writing a theory
conducting an experiment
10
In a controlled experiment, the piece that the experimenter is changing is called the
control group
independent variable
dependent variable
11
Goggles must be worn whenever chemicals are used and anytime something is heated.
True
False
12
Pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation is called
research
data
hypothesis
observation
13
Many organisms try to keep internal conditions constant (sweating when hot). This is an ex of:
organization
evolution
homeostasis
growth and development
14
A statement made in an if/then format is called a
variable
question
conclusion
hypothesis/prediction
15
One purpose of a model is to
Represent things that are too small to see
Explain ideas you already know about
Prove theories
Take real, accurate measurements
16
Safety if the most important part of a lab
True
False
17
Which of the following is an inference from the picture?
Two cars are involved in the crash
The dog caused the accident
There is a stop sign
A man is sitting
18
Eating and drinking is allowed as long as you don't use lab glassware
True
False
19
Making measurements with tools such as thermometers is a kind of
observation
hypothesis
prediction
conclusion
20
Athletes eat pasta before an event to ensure that their muscles have energy. This is an ex of:
metabolism
made of cells
interdependence
evolution
21
A method of obtaining information by using the senses is called
experimentation
questioning
observation
hypothesis
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In a controlled experiment, the thing that changes because of the independent variable is the
independent variable
dependent variable
control group