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A #biology quiz to review the steps of the scientific method
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Smallest unit of life
organelle
cell
atom
organism
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The statement 'the worm is 2cm long' is a(n)
Conclusion
Qualitative Statement
Quantitative Statement
3
If a student needs to do research for a project, which of these sources is the most reliable?
A textbook
A national newspaper
A scholarly journal
A tabloid
4
The experimental data would be more valid if which of the following variables was included?
A control without fertilizer was included for each plant
The plants were grown at variable temperatures.
Only 1 plant was tested
A 5th fertilizer was tested
5
Maintaining constant internal conditions
Growth and development
Homeostasis
Adapting to your environment
Response to stimuli
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The factor that does not change in an experiment
Dependent Variable
Constant
Control
Independent Variable
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What is the dependent variable?
Rate of Enzyme Action
Type of Enzyme
Amount of Enzyme
pH
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To be useful, a hypothesis must be
correct
testable
measurable
observable
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A student’s experiment showed that earthworms move away from light. This statement is a -
Observation
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Inference
10
The effect of humidity on flowering, what is the DV?
Number of flowers on each plant
Humidity
11
Which sentence best states the importance of using control groups?
They simplify calculations.
They allow comparison between experimental groups
They eliminate the need for large sample sizes.
Control groups reduce statistical variability .
12
Which best describes a scientific theory?
an explanation supported by many experiments over time
a possible explanation of an event
a set of moral values or principles
a description of a relationship between objects
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An inference is
a statement involving numbers
the same as an observation
a way to avoid bias
a logical interpretation of an observation
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Which is a testable explanation?
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Control
Dependent Variable
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In an experiment, the group not exposed to the independent variable; used for comparison
Control
Experimental Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
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What is the independent variable?
Average Weight Gain
% of Vitamin Supplement
Type of Turkey
Time
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Which is true about scientific inquiry?
It poses questions about astrology
it is testable
it is resistant to change and not open to criticism
It can be done by only one person
18
Which of these would be the best resource to research the symptoms and treatment of diabetes?
Journal of Zoology
New England Journal of Medicine
Daily News
Biology Textbook
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An inference is
a way to avoid bias
a logical interpretation of an observation
a statement involving numbers
the same as an observation
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The effect of humidity on flowering, what is the IV?
Humidity
Flowering
21
The variable that is changed is the-
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Constant
22
A tissue is composed of a group of
similar cells
related organs
organ systems
related organelles
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The study of life
Astrology
Zoology
Biology
Ecology
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The variable that is measured is the -
Dependent Variable
Constant
Independent Variable
Control
25
If a cell of an organism contains a nucleus, the organism is a(n)
prokaryote
eukaryote
animal
plant
26
The effect of temperature on bacterial growth, what is the IV?
Temperature
Bacterial Growth
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The process in which two cells from different parents produce a new organism
asexual reproduction
homeostasis
sexual reproduction
development
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This stores energy in living things
DNA
ATP
CO2
H2O
29
Put the steps of the scientific method in order
2, 6, 4, 5, 1, 3
2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3
2, 5, 4, 6, 1, 3
2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3
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Which of the statements about the image in NOT an observation?
The insect's pattern shows it poisonous
The insect is orange, white, and black
The insect has a pattern on its back
The insect has 4 legs
31
Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?
I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high
If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high
None
Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high
32
Which variable appears to control leaf production in these plants?
Number of daylight hours
Water
Temperature
Relative Humidity
33
Which question cannot be answered scientifically because the quantity cannot be measured?
How heavy is a mature female elephant?
How fast can a tiger swallowtail butterfly fly?
How much food does a water buffalo consume in one day?
How happy is a chimpanzee when it finds its favorite food?
34
To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
measurable
observable
correct
testable
35
The statement 'the butterfly has yellow and black wings' is a(n)-
Conclusion
A Hypothesis
Quantitative Statement
Qualitative Statement
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The effect of temperature on bacterial growth, what is the DV?
Temperature
Bacterial Growth
