Unit 1 - Science of Biology

ID the IV: Astronauts collected data on the effect of weightlessness on the growth rate of tomato plants.

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on evidence is a _____.

Which of the following is a BIOTIC factor

Which type of graph is best at showing percentages?

A baby animal sharing traits from its parents is an example of _____.

The group in an experiment that gets the treatment

A well-substantiated explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and has been tested and confirmed is __.

You suggest that fertilizer will make your plant grow faster. This is a(an) _____.

Which of the following pieces of equipment will be the most accurate when measuring 50 ml of fluid for an experiment?

ID the DV: Scientists monitored the rainfall levels at a research station in Washington every day in the month of April

The graph below is best used for _____.

Maintaining a constant, internal environment

Cell type with a nucleus

A statement that describes a phenomenon is a _____.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data about this elephant?

The factor being tested

ID the IV: Global researchers monitored the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere each month of the year.

What piece of laboratory equipment is best used for measuring volume?

All chemical reactions in the body

Biology is the study of _____

The work of scientists usually begins with _____.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?

A scientist noticed that the tips of some branches in a cluster of oak trees had dead leaves. This was a(n) _____.

The factor that is changed in a controlled experiment is called the _____ variable.

Broken, chipped, or cracked glassware can be used as long as it doesn’t leak.

The smallest LIVING unit of all organisms.

Birds migrating during autumn is an example of _____.

Abiotic means _____.

Carbohydrates and water are examples of _____.

Which is NOT an SI Unit of measurement?

Safety glasses only need to be worn if you have contacts.