Honors Biology S1 Final Exam 2023

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What process do NOT release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

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Planting new trees.

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What is a good hypothesis for an experiment on plant growth in light?

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If plants are placed in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

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Which activities add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

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Volcanoes, combustion of fossil fuels, animal and plant respiration.

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What is the Independent Variable in a plant growth experiment measured over time?

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Hours of light exposure.

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What characteristic of life is demonstrated when the body shivers to maintain temperature?

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All living things maintain homeostasis.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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Define homeostasis.

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen, reducing atmospheric CO2 levels.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.