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Observation or Inference? This picture was taken in Alaska.
Observation
Inference
2
What is something that should
ALWAYS
be included in your conclusion?
errors that occurred during experiment
Accepting or rejection of hypothesis
all of the above
summary of experiment
3
How many mL are shown in this graduated cylinder?
8.4 mL
8.8 mL
9 mL
90 mL
4
How many times should you do an experiment to see the most accurate results?
at least 3
at least 5
at least 10
at least 1
5
What is not an example of maintaining homeostasis?
Constipation
Snake sunning on rocks
Cells releasing CO2
Dogs panting
6
What is the variable called that is
measured?
Constant
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control
7
Observation or Inference? The cat in the picture thinks it is a dog.
Inference
Observation
8
Which of the following is not necessary for life?
reproducing
reacting to your environment
obtaining energy
breathing oxygen
9
What type of graph is shown here?
Bar graph
Histogram
Line graph
Scatterplot
10
The control group...
is used to compare the results of the experiment
is the best group
is changed by the scientist
Doesn't matter in an experiment
11
An educated guess for the expected outcome of an experiment is the
Dependent variable
Data
Independent variable
Hypothesis
12
What would be the
best
unit of measurement to find the length of your pencil?
centimeters
millimeters
meters
inches
13
Analyzing how many algae are in freshwater vs. saltwater. Which graph do you use?
scatterplot
pie
line
bar
14
Which part of the scientific method is this:
finding information about a topic.
Data Collection
Conclusion
Purpose or Question
Research
15
What is the experimental group?
The group that receives the new treatment
The sample that doesn't get any special treatment.
The placebo group
The group you measure
16
Variables that are kept the same in the experiment are called
control group
constants
dependent
independent
17
What is the metric unit for temperature?
Kelvin
Celsius
Fahrenheit
18
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Data Collection
Conclusion
Purpose or Question
19
Qualitative or Quantitative? The footprints were 15 cm in length.
Quantitative
Qualitative
20
The variable in the experiment that is changed by the experimenter is the
Constant
Dependent variable
Control
Independent variable
21
A summary of the experiment's results where you accept or reject the hypothesis is called
Conclusion
Research
Experiment
Hypothesis
22
What was Louis Pasteur's dependent variable?
Amount of Bacteria
Species of Bacteria
No Neck Beaker
Curved Neck Beaker
23
Which characteristic are viruses missing?
Adapts over time
Responds to stimuli
Reproduces
Made of cell(s)
24
Decide if the statement is an
observation or inference
: There are 3 dogs in the picture.
Observation
Inference
25
What is an example of abiogenesis?
tadpoles turning into frogs
lichen absorbing sunlight
mosquitoes laying eggs
worms born from soil
26
Out of the following steps, which comes last?
formulate a hypothesis
experiment!
research your question
analyze your data
27
This piece of lab equipment is used pick up and move hot glass containers.
gloves
tweezers
scissors
beaker tongs
28
Qualitative or Quantitative? The water in the pool was green.
Qualitative
Quantitative
29
What did Louis Pasteur NOT accomplish?
Invented a process to disinfect food
Proved spontaneous generation
Disproved abiogenesis
Cure rabies
30
Define homeostasis
the ability to maintain a dynamic equilibrium
ability to sustain a dynamite equilibrium
ability to keep internal conditions similar to environment
the ability to acclimate to weather
