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