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Ch.1 Scientific Method
Ch.1 Scientific Method
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1
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes.
making a hypothesis
drawing conclusions
interpreting data
making observations
2
Which is the best description for this graph?
slow down, constant, speed up
speed up, constant, speed up
slow down, speed up, constant
slow down, constant, slow down
3
When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are
forming a hypothesis
asking questions
drawing conclusions
making observations
4
In respect to #13, what is group B called?
data set group
control group
three peas in a pod
experimental group
5
Usually the first step in solving a scientific problem is:
identify the problem
form a hypothesis
perform an experiment
create a graph
6
Effect of fertilizer on plants: A gets 0 g fertilizer B gets 20g of fertlizer Which is control?
B
A
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A bacteria cell divides and becomes two bacteria. What evidence of life does this support?
homeostasis
organization
adaptation
reproduction
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A scientist hypothesizes incubation temperature effects gender. The DEPENDENT variable is
temperature
gender
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A hypothesis is stated as:
If the MV, then the BW
If the DV, then the IV
If the IV, then the DV
If the BW, then the MV
10
Eating lunch is an evidence of life we share known as:
adaptation over time
reproduction
require energy
homeostasis
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A pike is dark on top and white on its belly (camo) Which characteristic of life does this?
adaptation
reproduction
homeostasis
response to stimuli
12
Biology is the study of:
experiments
plants
life
animals
13
Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?
it is testable
it is a prediction
it is an if/then statement
it should restate the question
14
A scientist hypothesizes incubation temperature effects gender. The independent variable is
temperature
gender
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In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs
analyze data
asking questions
make a hypothesis
conclusion
16
The regulation of an organism`s internal environment to maintain conditions suitable for life:
adaptation
homeostasis
evolution
biodiversity
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A bat can use its radar to catch insects. Which evidence of life does this represent?
response to stimuli
homeostasis
reproduction
adaptations
18
Plants use sunlight to make sugars. This is an evidence of life called?
require energy
adaptations over time
made of cells
homeostasis
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What is an independent variable?
the variable kept constant in an experiment
the variable that is the outcome of experiment
a variable that listens to nobody
the variable that is being manipulated by the scientist
20
When you run, your heatbeats faster to supply oxygen. Which characteristic of life is this?
homeostasis
organization
adaptaions
response to stimuli
21
Which is the description for this graph?
Mr H walks a constant rate, then swims home slowly
Mr H walks up hill at steady rate, speeds up going downhill
Mr H walks along hill, then climbs up
Mr H stands still, then climbs ladder
22
Which of the following verbal descriptions represents this graph?
none of the above
roller coaster up the hill, then down the hill
car acclerates, slows down, stops and accelerates
a snail moving
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What is the correct order of organizational levels?
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
cell, tissue, organ system, organ, organism
tissue, cells, organ system, organ, organism
organ, cell, tissue, organ system, organism
