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Scientific method, metric system, metric conversions, characteristics of life, what is science?
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When enough experimental data supports a hypothesis, the hypothesis becomes a
conclusion
theory
inference
fact
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A controlled experiment allows scientists to isolate and test
several variables
a conclusion
a single variable
a mass of information
3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
ability to reproduce
ability to move
growth and development
response to the environment
4
The work of scientists usually begins with
stating the problem
careful observations
creating an experiment
testing a hypothesis
5
What is the basic unit of measurement for length in the metric system?
kilometer
centimeter
meter
millimeter
6
In science, a hypothesis is useful only if
it can be tested
the explanation is already known
it can be proven incorrect
it is proven correct
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The ability to reproduce results is an important part of any
experiment
law
hypothesis
theory
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Convert 66 meters into kilometers.
.0066
660
.066
66
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Which of the following terms includes all the others?
paleontologist
zoologist
botanist
biologist
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A theory
may be revised or replaced
is always true
is the opening statement of an experiment
is a problem to be solved
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The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions fairly constant is called
metabolism
evolution
homeostasis
photosynthesis
12
Information gathered from observing a plant grow 6 cm over 2-weeks results in
variables
data
inferences
hypothesis
13
Convert .5 liters to milliliters.
5000
500
.005
.05
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A hypothesis
can be completely proven
is a proven fact
may be disproved by a single experiment
doesn't have to be tested
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You suggest that plants need pure water in order to germinate. This is (a)an
hypothesis
conclusion
analysis
experiment
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Science differs from other disciplines, such as history & the arts, because science relies on
theories
observations
facts
testing explanations
