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A quiz that is meant to review Chapter 1: Introduction to Science for Sophomore Biology
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Why is a dog considered alive but a stream isn't? (multi-select)
The ability to grow and develop
Being made of cells
The ability to change over time
The ability to move
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What is a hypothesis?
A scientific explanation for a set of observations
A guess for a set of observations
A scientific model for a set of observations
A scientific theory for a set of observations
3
Which of the following is the highest and most inclusive level of biological organization?
Ecosystems
Organs
Biosphere
Populations
4
A controlled experiment allows the scientist to isolate and test
several variables
a conclusion
a mass of information
a single variable
5
In all of our cells there is DNA. Which characteristic does this fact best describe?
Living things are based on a universal genetic code
Living things grow and develop
Living things maintain internal balance
Living things respond to their environment
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?
Ability to reproduce
Ability to use energy
Ability to move
Based on a genetic code
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Biology is the study of?
Water
Rocks
Life
Environment
8
The presence of water could accelerate the growth of bread mold. This is a (an)
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion
Hypothesis
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A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and testing is a (an)
Rule
Hypothesis
Theory
Data
10
Which of the following is the correct order for the Scientific Method?
Research, Ask a question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion
Ask a question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion
Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, Analysis
Ask a question, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion
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Which of the following is considered a biological ecosystem
All the individuals of a species
Digestive tract of an animal
DNA
The brain
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Is DNA alive?
Yes
No
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What does the term “homeostasis” mean?
To stay home in stasis
Maintain a stable external environment
Maintain an acidic environment
Maintain a stable internal environment
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In the natural world, the goal of science is to
Investigate & understand
Use explanations to make useful predictions
All of the above
Explain events
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Scientists publish the details of important experiments so that
all the above
their work can be repeated
others can try to reproduce the results
their experimental procedures can be reviewed
