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Biology II Unit 1 Review Fall 2017 WHS
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1
All finches descended from a common ancestor. This example represents which idea?
interdependence in nature
growth, development, and reproduction
evolution
homeostasis
2
The process by which organisms keep everything inside their bodies within certain limits is
photosynthesis.
homeostasis.
metabolism.
evolution.
3
The work of scientists usually begins with
creating experiments.
testing a hypothesis.
careful observations
drawing conclusions.
4
Which of the following statements are correct?
The dependent variable is graphed on the y-axis.
The independent variable is graphed on the y-axis.
The dependent variable if the variable that responds.
5
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
growth and development
response to the environment
ability to reproduce
ability to move
6
Science is best described as a
way of knowing.
set of facts.
list of rules.
collection of beliefs.
7
Based on an observation, you suggest water speeds up the growth rate of bread mold. This is
a conclusion.
a hypothesis.
an analysis.
an experiment.
8
The purpose of a biology course is to
observe, measure, and analyze microscopic organisms.
study plant and animal differences.
study the structure and function of animals.
study living organisms and understand their relationships
9
Why do some North American birds fly south for the winter?
They are responding to their environment.
They are maintaining homeostasis.
They are based on a universal genetic code.
They are made up of cells.
10
What should you do if you get a lab chemical in your eye?
Rinse your eyes with water, let the teacher know
Wipe your eye with a paper towel and continue with the lab.
Put on goggles and be more careful
Sit still with your eyes closed and wait for school nurse
11
A student wonders how a bee finds flowers. This is the scientific attitude of
open-mindedness.
curiosity.
skepticism.
creativity.
12
Cell specialization allows cells to
perform different functions.
respond to their environment.
be less complex.
reproduce.
13
How does sharing ideas through peer-reviewed articles help advance science?
The articles are published when ideas are widely accepted.
The experiments do not need to be repeated.
People reading the article may come up with new questions.
Ideas in the article always support dominant theories.
14
During a controlled experiment, a scientist isolates and tests
a mass of information.
a conclusion.
a single variable.
a control group.
15
A scientific hypothesis
does not have to be tested to be accepted as correct.
can be tested by experiments or observations.
is a proven fact with much evidence to support it.
can be based on personal beliefs or opinions.
16
Information observed from watching a plant grow 3cm over 2 weeks is called
data.
hypotheses.
variables.
inferences.
17
A possible explanation to a scientific question is called
a law.
a hypothesis.
a theory.
both a hypothesis and a law.
18
The phrase "an educated guess" is best used to describe
a theory.
an hypothesis.
a conclusion.
a law.
19
The figure above illustrates which characteristic of living things?
The reproduce.
They are made up of cells.
They grow and develop.
They need materials and energy.
20
What are the smallest objects that biologists study?
cells
body organs
molecules
organisms
21
A well-tested explanation that explains a lot of observations is
a hypothesis.
a theory.
an inference.
a controlled experiment.
22
Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?
to explain events in the natural world
to investigate and understand the natural world
to establish a collection of unchanging truths
to use derived explanations to make useful predictions
23
A correctly written hypothesis should be written in such a way that
enables them to be tested.
enables them to be proved valid.
does not contradict previous hypotheses.
ensures than an experiment will be valid.
24
All of the following are appropriate safety rules EXCEPT:
Do not taste or inhale any unknown chemical.
Use your extra lab time to test how various chemicals react
Tie back loose clothing and long hair.
Read and follow all safety instructions.
25
An explanation that has been well tested and unifies a broad range of observations is
a hypothesis.
both a hypothesis and a law.
a law.
a theory.
