7th grade practice midterm

Front

What is the stage of the scientific method that involves looking at our data and trying to make sense of it?

Back

Analysis

Front

In the experiment 'Trout raised in cold water weigh more than trout raised in warm water', what is the independent variable?

Back

The presence of cold water or warm water

Front

What type of cell contains a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic

Front

What protects and controls what comes in and out of the animal cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What type of cells do NOT have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles?

Back

Prokaryotic cells

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

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

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

Front

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

Back

The independent variable is manipulated in an experiment, while the dependent variable is measured.

Front

What are organelles?

Back

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It stores the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.