Biology: Chapter 1

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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What is an observation?

• A scientific statement based on ideas

• Using your senses to notice what is going on around you

• To be unaware of your surroundings

• The question that you want an answer to.

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A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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Representation of an object or event is called

• model.

• a ratio.

• experiment.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

• make a hypothesis

• design and test experiment

• observe and pose a question

• draw conclusion

Biology is the study of...?

• animals
• plants
• bacteria
• all living things

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Which is the BEST description of biology?

• the study of humans and animals
• the study of life and living things
• the study of health care
• the study of humans, plants, and animals

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What are the basic building blocks of life?

• Atoms
• Cells
• Tissues
• Organs

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Shivering is a mechanism for maintaining a constant body temperature. What characteristic of life is represented?

• Highly organized
• Homeostasis
• Growth and developmrnt
• Evolve