Unit 1 Review

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

• They respond to their environment

• They are made of cells

• They can fly

• They reproduce

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation

• Analyze data

• Draw a conclusion

Which type of graph is best for showing parts of a whole?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Scatter plot

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is changed by the experimenter

• The variable that stays the same

• The variable that is not important

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following best defines a dependent variable?

• The variable that is controlled

• The variable that is measured or observed

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable that is ignored

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Which step comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Make an observation

• Conduct an experiment

• Draw a conclusion

• Analyze data

Which characteristic is shared by all living things?

• Ability to move

• Need for sunlight

• Use of energy

• Ability to talk

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What type of graph is most appropriate for showing changes over time?

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

• Histogram

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• Plants need water to grow.

• If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller.

• Plants are green.

• Water is wet.

In a graph, which axis is the independent variable usually plotted on?

• X-axis

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

• None

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