Life Science

What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?

• STABLE

• EQUAL

• COMPLETE

• CORRECT

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

How is the carbon cycle similar to the water cycle?

• Both involve liquid substances falling to the Earth from the atmosphere?

• Neither process works at low temperature.

• Both involve the transfer of substances between animals, plants, and the Earth.

• Both involve the transfer of substances between the earth and outer space.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Cellular Respiration occurs in what cell organelle?

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• animal

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature

• decrease body temperature

• increase body temperature

• regulate blood pressure

Samuel conducts an experiment. He makes many observations and measurements and records each very carefully. At the conclusion of the experiment he discovers that the data he collected do not support his hypothesis. What should he do?

• Report his observations and conclusions honestly, clearly stating that the data do not support the hypothesis.

• Change his hypothesis to one that is supported by the data.

• Change the data so that they support his hypothesis.

• Throw all of his data and observations away and repeat the experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the outcome (DEPENDENT) variable?

• plant height

• time in days

• sunflower

• daisy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

What is a group of several organs working together to perform a function?

• Organ System

• Cell

• Atom

• Organ

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which body system focuses on breaking down food?

• Skeletal System

• Immune System

• Digestive System

What are the "live cultures" in yogurt?

• The small flavors that they add to it

• The good bacteria that is in the yogurt

• The part of the yogurt that gets mixed in