Biology Semester Exam

Biology is the study of

• A. energy and matter

• B. life

• C. rocks and dirt

• D. earth and space

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What is the primary definition of homeostasis in biological systems?

• The process of obtaining and utilizing energy from the environment for survival.

• The adaptation of an organism to its external environment for survival

• The ability of an organism to reproduce and pass on its genetic material to offspring.

• Conditions are regulated to maintain a stable and balanced internal environment.

In a scientific experiment, which is the key distinction between the independent variable and the dependent variable?

• The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter, while the independent variable is the observed outcome.

• Both the dependent and independent variables are manipulated at the same time.

• The independent variable is the experimental group and the dependent variable is the control group.

• The independent variable is manipulated by the experimenter, while the dependent variable is the observed outcome.

Which of the following is NOT a step that an experimenter would typically take while using the scientific method?

• Drawing conclusions based on personal beliefs

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis

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Which of the following is a proper way to write a scientific hypothesis?

• Watering plants may or may not affect their growth speed because energy is not dependent on water.

• I believe that if I water my plants everyday, then they will grow faster because they can create more energy.

• If water is applied everyday to my plants, then they will grow faster because they can create more energy.

• My hypothesis is that watering plants every day will make them have more energy and grow faster.

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2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• Metabolism

• Response to Stimuli

• Movement

• Evolution

 A forest fire destroys the majority of trees and plant species but leaves behind the seeds and roots. 

      Which of the following occurs after the forest fire if the soil is left behind?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

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A tropical forest ecosystem sharply declined after a hurricane,  but it was resilient enough to recover.  Which of the following would be the CORRECT sequence of events during ecological succession? 

• 1. Bare rock - pioneer species - shrubs - grasses - trees

• 1. Grasses - shrubs - small trees - larger trees

• 1. Climax communities - trees - shrubs - lichens (pioneer species)

• 1. Bare rock - trees - shrubs - lichens (pioneer species)

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Ecological tolerance refers to limits to the _____ range of conditions that a species can tolerate, such as salinity, temperature, pH, and sunlight before injury or death occurs.

• limiting factors

• biotic factors

• abiotic factors

What is the primary purpose of transpiration in plants?

• 1. To facilitate the uptake of water from the soil and the cooling of leaves.

• 1. To release oxygen into the atmosphere.

• 1. To regulate internal temperature.

• 1. To absorb nutrients from the soil.

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