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