Final Exam Flashcards_Review

Front

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?

Back

making an observation

Front

What is the dependent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

Back

Distance traveled by the ball

Front

Examine the diagram below, and the trend seen by the two lines. Global temperature has been closely linked with the buildup of CO₂ in the atmosphere. What is the DEPENDENT variable?

Back

CO2 Concentration

Front

"IF soil pH becomes more acidic, THEN fewer plants will grow" is an example of

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with the growth of a plant?

Back

Independent

Front

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____

Back

change

Front

Which organelle in the plant cell performs photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What can be inferred about the organism based upon the evidence recorded in the table?

Back

It is a prokaryote.

Front

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

Back

mitochondria

Front

This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells. It's made of cellulose!

Back

Cell Wall