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WorksheetsUnit One Test Review - Scientific Method & Characteristics of Life
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the next step in the scientific method after you identify a question that needs to be answered?
carry out an experiment
make observations
define the problem
form a hypothesis
What is the first step of the scientific method?
define the problem/ask a question
gather additional information
form a hypothesis
make a graph
Which of the following best defines homeostasis?
Not a property that all living things have in common.
The regulation of an organism's internal environment.
Any condition to which an organism can react.
The sum of all chemical reactions taking place in one's environment.
_________________ is the chemical reactions through which a living thing breaks down materials.
Homeostasis
Hypothesis
Metabolism
Digestion
The dependent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?
X
Y
Z
At the top with the title
The independent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?
X
Y
Z
At the top with the title
An inference is a statement . . . .
based on what someone actually sees
based on fact
a problem that may be solved
a test of a hypothesis
A constant or controlled variable is one which
must be included in an experiment so as to add the element of human error.
is undesirable and adds a source of error to the experiment.
is a type of second independent variable which allows one to test multiple effects in a single experiment.
is kept consistent between the two groups being compared.
The solution in the beaker is colorless. This is considered a(n) . . .
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
inference
The mass of the object is 76.5 g. This is considered a(n) . . .
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
inference
The fire alarm is going off, there must be a fire. This is considered a(n) . . .
qualitative observation
quantitative observation
inference
A scientific method . . .
can be based on personal beliefs or opinions.
is a proven fact with much evidence to support it.
can be tested by experiments or observations.
none of the above.
Which of the following represents the independent variable in the Bess Beetle Lab?
Beetle Mass
Mass Pulled
Time
Number of Paper Clips
Which of the following terms should never show up in a scientific conclusion?
Supported
Proved
Rejected
Refuted
In which step of the scientific method would a scientist create graphs using data collected from the experiment?
Analyzing data
Making hypothesis
Asking questions
Drawing conclusions
Which of the following was missing form our Bess Beetle Lab?
Independent Variable(s)
Dependent Variable(s)
Control Group
Control Variable(s)
The plant has blue flowers is an example of . . .
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
inference
The price of gasoline is unreasonable is a(n) . . .
Inference
Quantiative Observation
Qualitative Observation
Which characteristic of life describes a seed germinating and becoming a plant?
all living things grow and develop
all living things have genetic information (DNA)
all living things maintain a stable environment
all living things require energy
Plants need a constant supply of sun energy in order to photosynthesize. This would be an example of which characteristic of life?
grow and develop
genetic code
obtain and use energy
reproduce
