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Scientific Method, Characteristics of Life, and Graphing
Scientific Method, Characteristics of Life, and Graphing
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The dependent variable is also known as the manipulative variable because the scientist can change it
False
True
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Observations can be gathered by:
Sight, touch, and smell
Sight, smell and touch
All 5 senses
Sight, smell, and hearing
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A bar graph is used to compare different sets of data among different groups.
True
False
4
An atom is the smallest unit capable of all the characteristics of life
True
False
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In the natural world, the goal of science is to
Explain events
Investigate & understand
All of the above
Use explanations to make useful predictions
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After an experiment, if the data doesn’t support the hypothesis, then the next step is revise hypothesis and test again
False
True
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Why is a dog considered alive but a stream isn't?
The ability to grow and develop
The ability to move
The ability to metabolize
The ability to change over time
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A controlled experiment allows the scientist to isolate and test
a mass of information
a conclusion
a single variable
several variables
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Scientists publish the details of important experiments so that
others can try to reproduce the results
all the above
their work can be repeated
their experimental procedures can be reviewed
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Information that is collected during experimentation and is analyzed is called
Variable
Analysis
Conclusions
Data
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What is a hypothesis?
A scientific explanation for a set of observations
A scientific model for a set of observations
A scientific theory for a set of observations
A guess for a set of observations
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Which of the following makes something "alive"?
none of these
moving
having a genetic code
changing color under the sun
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To be useful, a hypothesis must be:
Sciencey
Testable
Informed
Correct
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In all of our cells there is DNA. Which characteristic does this fact best describe?
Living things maintain internal balance
Living things grow and develop
Living things respond to their environment
Living things are based on a universal genetic code
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The title of a graph should:
be at the top of the graph
all of the above
describe the information in the graph
mention the independent and dependent variables
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A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and tested experiments is a (an)
Rule
Hypothesis
Data
Theory
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When graphing, the independent variable goes on the Y-axis and the dependent variable goes on the X-axis
False
True
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Which of the following is the correct order for the Scientific Method?
Research, Ask a question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, Results
Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, Results
Hypothesis, Ask a question, Research, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
Ask a question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
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For something to reproduce, it must pass on its traits.
False
True
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Biology is the study of?
Rocks
Life
Water
Environment
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When a line graph has a positive trend...
the dependent variable increases with the independent variable
no conclusion can be determined from this information
the experiment went very well
the independent variable made the dependent variable very happy
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Which of the following are characteristics of life?
Have a brain
Have a pulse
Made of cells
Have a heart
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?
Ability to use energy
Ability to reproduce
Ability to move
Based on a genetic code
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What does the term “homeostasis” mean?
To stay home with your friend Stacey
Maintain a stable internal environment
Maintain an acidic environment
Maintain a stable external environment
