Biology EOC Review: N.1.1 Science of Biology/Nature of Science

Biology EOC Review: N.1.1 Science of Biology/Nature of Science

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Notebook pages: 14-18, 39-40

First Semester Notebook

Match

Match the following

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Inference

If this, then this statement. A possible explanation to a scientific question based on observations

Using one or more of the five senses to gather information

An attempt to explain what is happening/ has happened based on past experience or evidence

• If this, then this statement. A possible explanation to a scientific question based on observations

• Using one or more of the five senses to gather information

• An attempt to explain what is happening/ has happened based on past experience or evidence

Match

Match the following

• Experimental Group

• Independant Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Group

The group that receives the variable being tested and then can be used as a standard of comparison

Factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes.

Factor in an Experiment that a scientist observes in response to the independent variable

Group that does not receive the variable being tested and can be used as a standard of comparison

• The group that receives the variable being tested and then can be used as a standard of comparison

• Factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes.

• Factor in an Experiment that a scientist observes in response to the independent variable

• Group that does not receive the variable being tested and can be used as a standard of comparison

Match

Match the following

• Variable shown on the X-axis of a graph

• Variable shown on the Y axis of a graph

• Variable in an experiment that a scientist purposely keeps the same.

Independant

Dependant

Controlled

• Independant

• Dependant

• Controlled

Dropdown

Theory vs Law True and False:

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Select answer

Theories describe things and laws explain things.

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Select answer

Theories change because new technology improves our ability to observe the natural world.

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Select answer

Laws do not change with new evidence.

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Select answer

Theories become laws

Match

Match the following

Compound Microscope

Dissection Microscope

Transmission Electron Microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope

• Compound Microscope

• Dissection Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Scanning Electron Microscope

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation

• Collect Data

• Form a theory

• Form a hypothesis

Multiple Choice

Sabrina wants to test which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels. She picked a Giant Eagle brand, Orville Redenbacher, and PopSecret. All three bags started with the same number of kernels. She popped each for 3 minutes in the same microwave, and then counted the number of kernels left over. What is her independent variable?

• Number of kernels left over

• Brand of popcorn

• Number of kernels before popping

• Length of time cooking

Multiple Choice

Kira wants to test which type of soda creates the biggest foam explosion when adding a Mentos candy. She chose Sprite, Coke, and Mountain Dew. One at a time, she added a single Mentos candy and measured the height of the foam eruption. Mountain Dew created a foam eruption of 7 inches. Coke and Sprite tied at 5 inches. What is her dependent variable?

• Brand of soda

• Number of mentos candies used

• Heigh of the foam eruption

• Temperature of soda

Multiple Choice

Following the scientific method, which step comes after Ask a Question?

• Research the topic

• Record your results

• Design and perform an experiment

• Share your results

Multiple Choice

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, which of the following is NOT one of the experimental constants?

• Type of liquid

• Type of plant

• Amount of music

• Sunlight

Multiple Choice

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, which of the following is the independent variable?

• Type of liquid

• Type of plant

• Amount of music

• Sunlight

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

• A scientific law describes what happens, while a scientific theory explains why something happens

• Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain what happens

• A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory explains what happens

• Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain why something happens

Multiple Choice

What is peer review?

• Polling random people to see if they agree with your experiment or not

• Asking your friends for help conducting an experiment

• Sharing the results of your experiment with others so they can examine and validate your conclusion

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of microscopes offers magnification levels of up to 10,000,000x and allows an x-ray-like image of a slice of a cell to be taken

• Light microscope

• Transmission electron microscope

• Scanning electron microscope

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

The table below summarizes the effect of commercial fishing on a local Atlantic cod population over an 9-year period. Based on the data in the table, which conclusion is valid?

• The number of fishing boats has les effect on the local cod population than pollution

• More fishing boats make the cod population estimates more accurate

• An increase in fishing boats has had a positive impact on cod population growth

• An increase in fishing boats has had a negative impact on cod population growth

Multiple Choice

Which step of the scientific method involves making an inference based on reasoning and observations?

• Present results

• Analyze the data

• Form hypothesis

• Perform the experiment/collect data

Multiple Choice

SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. What is the control in this experiment?

• Type of detergent

• Pants washed in plain water

• Pants washed in Clean-O detergent

• Water

Multiple Choice

SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. What is the INDEPENDANT VARIABLE in this experiment?

• Type of detergent

• Pants washed in plain water

• Pants washed in Clean-O detergent

• Water

Multiple Choice

SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. What is the INDEPENDANT VARIABLE in this experiment?

• Type of detergent

• Pants washed in plain water

• Pants washed in Clean-O detergent

• Water