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1
All the chemical processes used to buildup or break down materials are called an organism's
homeostasis
metabolism
growth
reproduction
2
The curved line of the liquid in a graduated cylinder used to measure the volume of that liquid is
a graduation
an integer
the volume line
the meniscus
3
What is the study of viruses?
bacteriology
virology
mycology
paleontology
4
Information gathered during an experiment is called
hypotheses
inferences
data
variables
5
The statement "It is raining outside" is an example of an
hypothesis
Observation
inference
6
Which characteristic of life is illustrated by a food web?
growth and development
response to stimuli
need for energy/metabolism
reproduction
7
On earth, biodiversity is usually greater at the equator.
True
False
8
Scientists use experiments to test hypotheses.
True
False
9
"If an electric current travels through the soil, then the seeds will grow faster " is a(n)
hypothesis
observation
inference
10
The ability to maintain a constant internal environment is
homeostasis
development
metabolism
cellular organization
11
Science is best described as a way of knowing.
False
True
12
What is the study of life called?
biology
paleontology
botany
mycology
13
What is the correct order of cellular organization from smallest to largest?
tissues, cells, organs, organism, organ systems
organism, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells
organs, organ systems, tissues, cells, organism
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
14
What is the study of plants called?
paleontology
mycology
biology
botany
15
The metric system is based upon what number?
5
1000
10
100
16
What is the smallest unit of life?
molecule
organ
cell
atom
17
What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?
liter
gram
meter
degrees Celsius
18
What is the study of animals called?
mycology
botany
zoology
biology
19
What contains an organism's information for growth, development and reproduction?
Cellular Organization
DNA
Homeostasis
Metabolism
20
The response to the treatment in the experiment (typically a measurement) is the
dependent variable
independent variable
controlled variable
21
What type of graph is BEST at showing percentages?
circle/pie graph
bar graph
line graph
22
The one variable you are manipulating or testing in the experiment is the
independent variable
controlled variable
dependent variable
23
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. Using the same car is
the independent variable
a controlled variable/constant
the dependent variable
24
The plant grew 49 cm in 2 weeks. This type of data is
qualitative
quantitative
25
The plant has green leaves and thorns is an example of a
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
26
What does the prefix milli-mean?
100
1/10
1/1000
1000
27
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. The different tire treads is
the dependent variable
a controlled variable/constant
the independent variable
28
If the results of an experiment do not align with the hypothesis, then the results should not be reported.
True
False
29
What type of graph shows categories or counts of information/data?
circle/pie graph
bar graph
line graph
30
Similar organisms that can reproduce by interbreeding belong to the same
niche
environment
habitat
species
31
What type of graph best expresses changes over a continual period of time?
line graph
circle/pie graph
bar graph
32
How many cm is 5 m?
5000
5
500
50
33
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?
ability to reproduce
response to the environment
ability to move
growth and development
34
What is the study of fungi called?
mycology
biology
botany
zoology
35
What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?
gram
meter
liter
degrees Celsius
36
A personal preference or point of view is
a bias
an inference
a theory
a hypothesis
37
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. The braking distance is
the dependent variable
the independent variable
a controlled variable/constant
38
In science, what is used to explain a wide range of observations and is highly tested and supported by evidence?
inference
prediction
theory
hypothesis
39
The work of scientists usually begins with
creating experiments
testing hypothesis
drawing conclusions
careful observations
40
What is 1 L equal to in milliliters?
100
10
0.01
1000
41
What piece of lab equipment would you use to measure precisely 20 ml of water?
flask
beaker
pipette
graduated cylinder
42
A testable, possible explanation of an observation is
a theory
a hypothesis
a scientific law
a problem
43
What is the study of the community of organisms in relation to their environment?
mycology
ecology
botany
biology
44
The statement "I see dark clouds in the sky, so it will rain today is an
hypothesis
observation
inference
45
During the science process, what usually happens after a conclusion is published?
experiment repeated and peer review
research into the problem
a hypothesis
an experiment to test the hypothesis
46
What is the study of dinosaurs and ancient organisms?
botany
mycology
biology
paleontology
47
Which is larger, 7 g or 698 mg?
7 g
698 mg
48
What does the prefix kilo- mean?
1/1000
100
1/10
1000
49
Theories are never changed.
True
False
50
What do entomologists study?
fungi
marine life
sea water
insects
