Gibson Biology-The Study of Life Unit 1 Test

The study of life is called

• Chemistry

• biology

• physical science

• environmental science

 In order for something to be considered a living organism, they must have all 8 characteristics of life.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method.

• Ask a question

• collect data

• report conclusions

• form a hypothesis

• all choices are part of the scientific method

Which best describes adaptation?

• Reproducing as a species

• A short term change in behavior in response to stimuli

• Inherited changes in response to environmental factors

• Change in size as an organism ages

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___________________ is a body of knowledge based on the study of nature.

• Science

• Biology

• Anthropology

• Chemistry

A testable explanation of a situation is called a(n) __________________.

• Experiment

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

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Which is an example of a stimulus and the accompanying response of an organism?

• You are hungry so you eat 

• A wildebeest crosses a river during migration

• A rat scurries past

• An earthworm buries into new rich soil

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 Which is an example of adaptation?

• Bald spots on an old cougar

• New foods found by squirrels

• Virus passed to humans

• White hair of adult polar bears

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Which activity is an example of the human body striving to maintain homeostasis?

• Creating thoughts to solve a difficult problem

• Producing sweat to reduce body temperature

• Digesting food to reduce their particle size

• Sprinting across a street to miss oncoming traffic

_____________ is an explanation of natural phenomena supported by many observations and experiments over time.

• Experiment

• Data

• Theory

• Law