Biology Benchmark

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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A hypothesis is a statement made by a scientist and —
is always true
is usually true
can be tested
is the same as a theory
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A sample of mice are divided into two groups for an experiment. One group is fed a normal diet and the second group is given the same diet with extra iron. The animals receiving the normal diet are healthy; the animals in the second group are weaker and sickly. What is a possible hypothesis concerning this experiment?
Extra calories in the diet has a negative effect on the health of mice.
Extra iron in the diet has a negative effect on the health of mice.
Living in small groups has a negative effect on the health of mice.
Lack of sufficient water has a negative effect on the health of mice.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
You suggest that the absence of water could prevent the growth of bread mold. This is —
a conclusion
an analysis
an experiment
a hypothesis
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A student observes that a plant in his window sill appears to be dying. Which is NOT a valid hypothesis for why his plant seems to be dying?
The plant is receiving too little water.
The plant is receiving too much water.
The plant is receiving too much sunlight.
The plant is 5 cm tall.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An experiment is designed to determine the effect of green light versus natural light on the growth rate of bean plants. Bean plants of the same types are placed in similar pots with the same soil. They are watered the same amount over 14 days, and their growth is measured. One group of plants is placed in a window sill while another group of plants is placed under a green lamp. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
The amount of water
The type of pot
The type of light
The type of soil
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does a control group differ from an experimental group in a scientific experiment?
The control group does not contain the experimental variable, whereas the experimental group does.
The control group does contain the experimental variable, whereas the experimental group does not
The control group is not tested or measured.
The control group contains more than one experimental variable.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Energy production
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Photosynthesis
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