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Introduction to Biology Ch 1
Introduction to Biology Ch 1
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#scientific method and #characteristics of living things
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1
Scientific observations are
do NOT rely on senses
not important
based on opinions
based on facts
2
What is the smallest unit of life?
an animal
a plant
an atom
a cell
3
Which of the following is a testable question?
Butterflies pollinate plants.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
During a solar eclipse the moon blocks the sun.
Caffeine helps plants grow taller than water.
4
What label is on the x-axis?
number of deer
no label
deer population on an island
number of months
5
Growth and development are the same thing. True or false?
False
True
6
In an experiment, the group that receives no change is the
independent variable
experimental group
dependent variable
control group
7
How many months did it take for the deer population to hit the maximum?
4 months
5 months
3 months
1 month
8
Identify the Independent Variable: A sleeping pill will help a person sleep more hours at night.
night
a person
sleeping pill
# of hours slept
9
What needs to be kept constant if testing which liquid is best for growing plants?
no constants
the plant growth
type of plant
the liquids
10
Group A ate sugar before a test. Group B didn't take anything before a test. Which is the Control Group?
A and B
Group A
No control group
Group B
11
Which of the following would be studied in biology?
soil
trees
planets
rocks
12
What is the scale for the y-axis?
0-70 (in thousands)
1995-1999
0-70 (in hundreds)
0-10
13
A reptile basks in the sun to maintain body temperature. This is an example of
metabolism
reproduction
homeostasis
stimuli
14
What happened in months 7-12?
I can't answer this question.
The deer population increased.
The deer population decreased.
The deer population stayed about the same.
15
During an experiment, the variable that is measured is the
dependent variable
independent variable
experimental variable
controlled variable
16
The study of living things is called
biology
chemistry
anatomy
physics
17
All living things breathe and move. True or False?
False
True
18
A __________ compares your hypothesis with your data.
theory
hypothesis
conclusion
observation
19
Identify the Dependent Variable: How does listening to music affect a student's grades?
music and grades
student's grades
no variable
listening to music
20
During an experiment, the variable that is changed is the
controlled variable
independent variable
experimental variable
dependent variable
21
In an experiment, the group that is being tested is the
dependent variable
experimental group
control group
independent variable
22
The maintenance of stable internal conditions is
adaptation
metabolism
homeostasis
growth
23
During which year did the most people visit the park?
1997
1998
1996
1995
