GBH2425S1 Unit 1A Test: The Study of Life

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What is a characteristic of life that describes how organisms react to changes in their environment?

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Organisms respond to stimuli.

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What is the basic unit of life that all living organisms are made of?

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Cells.

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Which of the following is not considered a life form: Mr. Monden, E. Coli, CoViD-19, or Dragonfruit cactus?

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CoViD-19.

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What characteristic of life explains why rainforest trees grow quickly and tall?

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All living things use energy.

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In an experiment, how many independent variables should a biologist have?

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1.

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What is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis.

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What term describes the ability of living organisms to change over time in response to their environment?

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Evolution.

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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 difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.