- 1. Ultimately, all scientific knowledge comes from:
A) experimentation
B) textbooks
C) observation
D) both experimentation & observation
A) proven correct
B) observed
C) experimental
D) testable
- 3. A scientist testing the affects of a chemical on apple yeild sprays an orchard with the chemical. A second orchard does not receive the chemical. In the fall, the number of apples harvested from each forest is counted. Which of the following is the independent (manipulated) variable in the experiment?
A) the number of apples
B) the chemical
C) the first orchard
D) the second orchard
- 4. The orchard sprayed with the chemical yields an average of 60 apples per tree, the other orchard yields an average of 40 apples per tree. Based on the data, the scientist would:
A) determine that the results were inconclusive
B) determine that the chemical increases apple yield
C) report his data
D) test the chemical on other plants
- 5. In order for the apple tree experiment to be valid scientifically, both orchards must:
A) have the same species of apple tree
B) receive the same amount of water
C) receive the same amount of sunlight
D) all of these
- 6. Theories help scientists to:
A) explain large bodies of data
B) determine truth from lies
C) prove hypotheses
D) propose new ideas about how the world works
- 7. If a theory is challenged by new evidence, which of the following could occur?
A) the theory could be altered
B) the theory is accepted, not the evidence
C) a vote is taken on whether to accept the new evidence
D) the evidence is wrong
- 8. All living things must:
A) maintain homeostasis
B) have two parents
C) eat food
D) move
- 9. A (an) ____ is a testable explanation to an observed phenomena.
A) data set
B) hypothesis
C) experiment
D) independent variable
- 10. A (an) ____ is a procedure performed in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis and collect precise data.
A) constant
B) theory
C) experiment
D) control group
- 11. A (an) ____ is any part of an organism's environment that causes a reaction.
A) stimulus
B) organization
C) adaptation
D) species
- 12. Based on this graph, which of the following statements is correct?
A) The anole weighs 2.5 grams after 3 days of observation.
B) The mass of the anole increased by 2.5 grams in 3 days.
C) The anole weighs 2.3 grams after 3 days.
D) The mass of the anole increased by 2.7 grams during the experiment.
- 13. Drip-tip leaves allow plants to live in what kind of environment?
A) desert
B) cold
C) tropical
D) windy
- 14. Scientists form ____ to explain natural phenomena supported by repeated observations and experiments.
A) hypotheses
B) pseudosciences
C) theories
D) ideas
- 15. The process of natural changes that take place during an organism's life is called ____.
A) adaptation
B) response
C) development
D) growth
- 16. What did the study of these structures result in?
A) bats were confirmed to be birds
B) scientists challenged an accepted theory
C) scientists confirmed an accepted theory
D) birds were shown to be genetically linked to mammals
- 17. What factor remains fixed during an experiment?
A) data
B) dependent variable
C) constant
D) independent variable
- 18. Which of these is not an example of the body maintaining homeostasis?
A) emergence of an evolutionary adaptation
B) insulin production in the pancreas
C) lungs absorbing oxygen
D) red blood cells delivering oxygen
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Outline and explain the steps you would go through to carry out scientific research.
- 20. •
Prepare a list of criteria for living organisms.
- 21. •
Explain each criteria for living organisms and how they are interdependent.
- 22. •
Outline and explain the steps you would go through to carry out scientific research on what bubble gum blows the biggest bubbles..
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