Biology SOL Review Packet Quiz

What is the first step in the Scientific Method according to the Biology SOL Review Packet?

• Research

• Develop a hypothesis

• Make observations/Ask a Question

• Conduct a Controlled Experiment

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

According to the Biology SOL Review Packet, where is the best place to locate current findings on the newest technologies?

• Encyclopedias

• Scientific journals

• State/local agencies

• Textbooks

What is a hypothesis?

• A record of observations

• A baseline measurement

• An educated guess/prediction

• A variable that changes as a result of an experiment

What is the purpose of conducting a controlled experiment as part of the scientific method?

• To interpret and analyze data

• To communicate results

• To test the hypothesis and collect data

• To research background information

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for the variable that changes as a result of changing the Independent Variable?

• Control

• Constants

• Dependent variable

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the baseline measurement that you compare your data to in an experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Independent Variable

• Constants

• Control

What is the purpose of the control in an experiment?

• To measure precise volumes of liquids

• To test a hypothesis

• To keep certain things the same in the experiment

• To examine small specimens

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What is an experiment?

• A tool for measuring mass

• A structured way to test a hypothesis

• A less accurate tool for measuring volume

• A method for examining extremely small specimens

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Which tool is used for measuring mass?

• Balance

• Beaker

• Light microscope

• Graduated cylinder

Which tool is used for examining extremely small specimens?

• Electron microscope

• Light microscope

• Balance

• Beaker