Module 1

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

• a wildebeest crosses a river during migration

• a hawk grabs a branch to gain a perch

• an earthworm burrows into new, rich soil

• a rat scurries pas, and a python strikes at it

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which helps maintain a dog's homeostasis?

• hunting

• eating

• panting

• sleeping

Which should a scientist conclude about data that are inconsistent with the current scientific understanding of amphibian reproduction?

• the data reflect the flaws in the current, scientific ideas

• inconsistency in the data warrant further investigation

• a new idea or theory should be devised to fit the new data

• the data are flawed and should be discarded or ignored

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which defines a hypothesis?

• educated guess

• accepted idea

• testable explanation

• observed inference

The systematic study of the biosphere's organisms is called __.

• biology

• chemistry

• ecology

• sceintology

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The basic unit of structure for all living things is called a __.

• gram

• ohm

• cell

• organ

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Tiger stripes that camouflage the animal in dry grass and shadows are an example of a(n) __.

• species

• theory

• scientific law

• adaptation

A ___ explains natural phenomena, while __ explain relationships under certain conditions.

• theory; scientific law

• scientific law; theory

• hypotheses; conjecture

• conclusions; hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

When a scientist combines prior knowledge with current observations to form conclusions, he/she is making a __.

• inference

• conclusion

• determination

• question

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

One major hurdle a scientific author must clear is ___. This process allows subject area experts to review the author's writing to ensure proper protocols and procedures were followed. This also prevents studies that have major errors from being published.

• board review

• dissertation defense

• peer review

• journal editing