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U1 Scientific Method / Graphing/ Homeostasis & Characteristics of Life
U1 Scientific Method / Graphing/ Homeostasis & Characteristics of Life
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High School review on the nature of the Scientific Method
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1
Which axis is the INDEPENDENT variable graphed on?
Z axis
it depends on the data
Y axis
X axis
2
The sum of all chemical processes that take place in an organism
Adaptation
Metabolism
Meiosis
Homeostasis
3
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of life that all living things share?
reproduces
breathing
has cells
grows
4
Which characteristic was demonstrated by the SLIME MOLD when it stopped growing when the fan blew cold air?
Response to Stimulus
Growth
Organization
Homeostasis
5
When we say your graph must TALK- what does the T stand for?
Thesis
Table
Title
Total
6
Identify the statement that represents evidence
The skull has foward facing eyes, long canines, and sharp/pointed molars
This skull is from an organism that is considered a predator
This skull cannot tell us anything about eating habits of the organism.
This skull is from a carnivore because it eats meat
7
Thermoregulation is considered...
to be completely dependent on the temperatures outside
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
more = more
8
An experiment showed that earthworms move away from light. This shows an example of
Reproduction
Response to stimulus
Evolution
Growth
9
DEFINE an observation
making a conclusion based on a hypothesis
gathering information using one or more senses
predicting what will happen based on what you see
gathering data using VISION only
10
How will you prepare for your test tomorrow?
go to Taco Bell and pretend there is NO test
stay up late and play video games
review my study guide
complain but NOT do anything
11
The variable that is the response to what you have changed.
Dependent variable
Constant
Experiment variable
Control Group
12
A testable prediction or explanation based on observations and what you think will happen is a ________
observation
Conclusion
Inference
Hypothesis
13
An interpretation of what you have seen based on your observations
Observations
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Inference
14
An incisor is for ...
tearing or ripping
unknown function appear to be vestigial
grinding
biting or holding
15
Make a CLAIM about the skull shown-- note its pointy canines
This skull is from a carnivore.
This skull cannot tell us anything about eating habits of the organism.
This skull is from an organism that is considered prey.
This skull is from an herbivore.
16
Organism eats ONLY plant material
Carnivore
Autotrophs
Omnivore
Herbivore
17
The group in experiments used as the standard for comparison for what is being changed.
Conclusion
Experimental
Control
Constant
18
When do you use a bar graph?
to graph pulse after exercise
to compare things between different groups
to compare changes over a VERY short amount of time
NEVER bar graphs aren't appropriate in science
19
An inference is ...
use your senses to gather information
come to a conclusion based on observable evidence
ALWAYS correct
a statement in an If... then format
20
The variable you change when you are experimenting is the ...
Independent variable
Constants
Control group
Dependent variable
21
A living organism has genetic material called
Protein
DNA
Water
Lipids
22
The Biological State of balance to maintain a constant internal environment
Homeostasis
Adaptation
Mitosis
Metabolism
23
When should you use a LINE graph?
show categorical data
whenever you make a graph only line graphs in science
track the hypothesis
track changes over time
24
What kind of data can you get by using your stopwatch?
quantitative data
qualitative data
25
"If plants are added to an indoor environment, then air quality improves." This is an example of
an observation
a hypothesis
a procedure
a theory
26
DURING the homeostasis lab WHAT was the INDEPENDENT variable?
stopwatch
pulse
exercise / activity level
time
27
The first step of the scientific method is...
record your data
make a conclusion
ask a question
hypothesis
28
Make a claim about a skull that lacks canine teeth altogether
It is an omnivore.
the skull cannot tell me what this organism ate
It is a carnivore.
It is an herbivore.
29
What kind of data can you get from smelling a rose?
qualitative data
quantitative data
30
Childbirth is an example of...
a loop
Homeostasis
Negative Feedback
Positive Feedback
