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A review for the scientific method, SI units, and characteristics of life
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A prediction or statement that can be tested is a(n)......
hypothesis
conclusion
control
observation
2
A good way to organize & record your results and observations is _____
with a scale
by using a calculator
in a data table
by having a hypothesis before you begin your test
3
Choose the process that is not related to homeostasis
nerve impulses
high blood pressure
sweating
digestion
4
evolution
only occurred millions of years ago
change over time
doesn't happen
doesn't occur to humans
5
Examples of the skills used in science include __ & __.
clues, detectives
observations, measurements
cholera, tetanus
facts, inferences
6
the conclusion is
a comparison to hypothesis which supports or rejects test
a testable question
a statement that proves the hypothesis right.
formed from the experimenter's opinions
7
LIstening to bird calls describes this type of skill
conclusion
experimentation
hypothesis
observation
8
The gram is used to measure
length
capacity
surface
mass
9
Sunlight generates energy, but so does a human, what makes a human alive & sunlight not?
energy transfer
needs fuel
heat release
cells
10
Which of the following best represents a population
tiaga, deciduous forest, tundra
all the cows in a barn
rabbits, birds, and squirrels in the forest
11
Which of the following is a true statement?
90F = 10C
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1gal = 1 liter
1 gm = 14 ounces
12
Science is a way to ...
make some companies wealthy.
explain the natural world.
prove some scientists wrong.
13
After scientists analyze the results of their experiments, they.....
include a control
choose variables to test
communicate results
form a hypothesis
14
Facts, Figures and other evidence learned through observation are called
experiments
data
variables
questions
15
What country does not use the SI measurement system?
USA
Mexico
France
Canada
16
The experimenter changes this variable in the test:
dependent variable
controlled variable
constant
independent variable
17
Which of the following terms is another word for living organisms?
bionic
biotic
abiotic
mitotic
18
reproduction where DNA is exchanged
transformation
biodiversity
asexual
sexual
19
Lowest level of life
molecule
organ
cell
atom
20
which of the following would you NOT use when analyzing data
tables
opinions
lists
graphs
21
when the intent of the experiment leans toward a person(s) self interest
dubious
bias
equity
jaded
22
Common molecule that all living organisms contain.
XRNA
DNA
phosphate
Carbon dioxide
23
Which of the following steps to solve a problem is completed LAST?
drawing conclusions
recognizing & identifying the problem
analyzing data
testing a hypothesis
24
Id the type of observation made in the following sentence: The clouds are very dark.
Qualitative
quantitative
25
Select the most testable question:
Will watering w/ salt water cause lettuce to wilt?
How many fish live in the ocean?
How long is a millipede?
Why do snails make slime trails?
26
series of steps followed to solve a problem based on observations of the natural world
scientific method
model method
controlled experimentation
scientific theory
27
ID the type of observation made in the sentence: He ate 25 french fries today
qualitative
quantitative
28
Choose the most appropriately formatted hypothesis:
Water temp cause oxygen levels go down.
oxygen levels will decrease when water temp is increased.
I think water temper will affect oxygen levels in water.
If temp. of water is increased, then oxygen levels go down.
29
Metabolism....
conservation of matter
stable internal environment
energy conservation
chemical reactions that breakdown & build up life molecules.
30
This is also known as the responding variable.
constant variable
dependent variable
independent variable
controlled variable
31
Which of the following steps to solve a problem must be completed FIRST?
testing a hypothesis
recognizing & identifying the problem
analyzing data
drawing conclusions
32
The meter is a measurement of
length
mass
surface
capacity
33
Universal genetic code
MRA
DNA
EPA
CNA
34
A factor in an experiment that can change is a(n)....
control
variable
observation
hypothesis
35
what is the term that means "maintain a stable internal environment"?
homo sapien
homeostasis
homozygous
metabolism
36
When using a beaker you would use this measurement to describe/report contents
centimeters
gallons
milliliters
ounces
37
If you are describing the distance between Lafayette and Indy, what SI unit would you use?
miles
meters
centimeters
kilometers
38
Which measurement system does Canada utilize?
British
SI
English
Frence
39
Which of the following characteristics of life best describes why Salmon swim upstream to spawn
using energy
growth and development
response to the environment
homeostasis
40
The symbol for gram is
gr
g
gm
gg
41
Which skill are you using when you use your 5 senses to gather information?
developing hypothesis
designing experiments
observing
posing questions
42
this variable is used as a comparison
control variable
dependent variable
constant variable
independent variable
43
Stating whether your hypothesis is supported or rejected is part of the ....
conclusion
data
analysis
experiment
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choose the best choice for the correct order of scientific method steps:
question, hypothesis, experiment, data, analyze, conclusion
observation, experiment, hypothesis, data, conclusion
observation, question research, hypothesis, data, experiment
Research, test, data, conclusion, communicate
