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Introduction to Biology Ch 1
Introduction to Biology Ch 1
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#scientific method and #characteristics of living things
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1
During an experiment, the variable that is measured is the
experimental variable
controlled variable
dependent variable
independent variable
2
What is the scale for the y-axis?
1995-1999
0-70 (in hundreds)
0-70 (in thousands)
0-10
3
In an experiment, the group that is being tested is the
dependent variable
independent variable
experimental group
control group
4
Which of the following would be studied in biology?
trees
rocks
planets
soil
5
What needs to be kept constant if testing which liquid is best for growing plants?
the plant growth
no constants
the liquids
type of plant
6
A reptile basks in the sun to maintain body temperature. This is an example of
metabolism
reproduction
homeostasis
stimuli
7
Identify the Independent Variable: A sleeping pill will help a person sleep more hours at night.
sleeping pill
a person
# of hours slept
night
8
What happened in months 7-12?
The deer population stayed about the same.
The deer population increased.
I can't answer this question.
The deer population decreased.
9
What label is on the x-axis?
no label
number of deer
deer population on an island
number of months
10
Growth and development are the same thing. True or false?
True
False
11
During which year did the most people visit the park?
1998
1996
1995
1997
12
A __________ compares your hypothesis with your data.
hypothesis
theory
conclusion
observation
13
The maintenance of stable internal conditions is
growth
adaptation
metabolism
homeostasis
14
During an experiment, the variable that is changed is the
experimental variable
controlled variable
independent variable
dependent variable
15
Which of the following is a testable question?
During a solar eclipse the moon blocks the sun.
Caffeine helps plants grow taller than water.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
Butterflies pollinate plants.
16
Identify the Dependent Variable: How does listening to music affect a student's grades?
student's grades
listening to music
music and grades
no variable
17
In an experiment, the group that receives no change is the
experimental group
dependent variable
independent variable
control group
18
All living things breathe and move. True or False?
False
True
19
Group A ate sugar before a test. Group B didn't take anything before a test. Which is the Control Group?
Group B
A and B
No control group
Group A
20
What is the smallest unit of life?
an animal
a cell
an atom
a plant
21
The study of living things is called
chemistry
physics
biology
anatomy
22
Scientific observations are
based on facts
do NOT rely on senses
based on opinions
not important
23
How many months did it take for the deer population to hit the maximum?
3 months
5 months
4 months
1 month
