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1
To observe a small, living organism, a scientist might us a(n)
compound light microscope.
TEM.
electronic balance.
electron microscope.
2
Because the building is red and has children in front, then the building is a school.
inference
observation
3
A scientist noticed a decline in salamanders in a pond. This is a(n)
hypothesis.
conclusion.
theory.
observation.
4
All living things are able to reproduce.
true
false
5
the grass is green is an example of
qualitative data.
quantitative data.
6
You state that the presence of water could accelerate the growth of bread mold. This is a(n)
analysis.
conclusion.
hypothesis.
experiment.
7
In the metric system the basic unit of length is
centimeter.
meter.
kilometer.
millimeter.
8
A theory is a hypothesis that has been proven true.
false
true
9
The grass is 1.5 inches tall is an example of
quantitative data.
qualitative data.
10
The work of scientists begins with
testing a hypothesis.
careful observations.
drawing conclusions.
creating experiments.
11
The control and manipulated variables are designed to be identical.
true
false
12
The energy that drives metabolism in animals comes from
homeostasis.
food.
heredity.
water.
13
Information gathered from observing a plant grow 3 cm in two weeks results in
hypotheses.
inferences.
variables.
data.
14
This piece of equipment is a
poury thingy.
measuring cup.
graduated cylinder.
beaker.
15
the technique that is used to separate different cell parts.
centrifuge.
microscopy.
cell culture.
cell fractionation.
16
A theory
is the opening statement of an experiment.
is a problem to be solved.
is always true.
may be revised or replaced.
17
Biology is the study of
energy.
life.
minerals.
the weather.
18
A theory is an assumption made by scientists and implies a lack of certainty.
true
false
19
Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?
response to the environment
ability to reproduce
growth and development
ability to move
20
When enough experimental data supports a hypothesis it becomes a(n)
theory.
conclusion.
fact.
inference.
21
the variable that is measured in an experiment is the
dependent variable.
independent variable.
experimental group.
control.
22
Which of the following is a valid hypothesis for why a plant appears to be dying?
the plant is receiving too much sunlight
all of the above
the plant is being watered too much
the plant is not being watered enough
23
A controlled experiment allows the scientist to isolate and test
a mass of information.
a single variable.
a conclusion.
several variables.
24
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
hypothesis
experiment
state a problem
ask people their opinion
25
What term is given to a group of cells that develops from a single original cell?
cell culture
cell fractionation
community
nutrient solution
26
The process by which organisms keep their conditions relatively stable is called
homeostasis.
metabolism.
photosynthesis.
evolution.
27
Which is not a unit of measurement in the metric system?
gram
liter
inch
meter
28
Which characteristic of living things explains why birds fly south for winter?
made of cells
response to environment
maintain internal balance
based on a universal genetic code
29
Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?
explain events in nature
use derived explanations to make useful predictions
investigate and understand nature
use data to support a specific point of view or opinion
30
The independent variable is the variable that changes in the experiment.
false
true
31
Homeostasis is the maintenance of constant internal conditions.
false
true
32
Scientists publish the details of important experiments so that
their experimental procedures can be reviewed.
others can try to reproduce the results.
all of the above
their work can be repeated.
33
The basic unit of mass in SI is the
ounce.
liter.
gram.
meter.
34
Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of
communicating.
experimenting.
analyzing data.
inferring.
