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Unit One Test Review - Scientific Method & Characteristics of Life

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the next step in the scientific method after you identify a question that needs to be answered?

a)

carry out an experiment

b)

make observations

c)

define the problem

d)

form a hypothesis

2.

What is the first step of the scientific method?

a)

define the problem/ask a question

b)

gather additional information

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

make a graph

3.

Which of the following best defines homeostasis?

a)

Not a property that all living things have in common.

b)

The regulation of an organism's internal environment.

c)

Any condition to which an organism can react.

d)

The sum of all chemical reactions taking place in one's environment.

4.

_________________ is the chemical reactions through which a living thing breaks down materials.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Metabolism

d)

Digestion

5.

The dependent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

At the top with the title

6.

The independent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

At the top with the title

7.

An inference is a statement . . . .

a)

based on what someone actually sees

b)

based on fact

c)

a problem that may be solved

d)

a test of a hypothesis

8.

A constant or controlled variable is one which

a)

must be included in an experiment so as to add the element of human error.

b)

is undesirable and adds a source of error to the experiment.

c)

is a type of second independent variable which allows one to test multiple effects in a single experiment.

d)

is kept consistent between the two groups being compared.

9.

The solution in the beaker is colorless. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

10.

The mass of the object is 76.5 g. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

11.

The fire alarm is going off, there must be a fire. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

12.

A scientific method . . .

a)

can be based on personal beliefs or opinions.

b)

is a proven fact with much evidence to support it.

c)

can be tested by experiments or observations.

d)

none of the above.

13.

Which of the following represents the independent variable in the Bess Beetle Lab?

a)

Beetle Mass

b)

Mass Pulled

c)

Time

d)

Number of Paper Clips

14.

Which of the following terms should never show up in a scientific conclusion?

a)

Supported

b)

Proved

c)

Rejected

d)

Refuted

15.

In which step of the scientific method would a scientist create graphs using data collected from the experiment?

a)

Analyzing data

b)

Making hypothesis

c)

Asking questions

d)

Drawing conclusions

16.

Which of the following was missing form our Bess Beetle Lab?

a)

Independent Variable(s)

b)

Dependent Variable(s)

c)

Control Group

d)

Control Variable(s)

17.

The plant has blue flowers is an example of . . .

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

18.

The price of gasoline is unreasonable is a(n) . . .

a)

Inference

b)

Quantiative Observation

c)

Qualitative Observation

19.

Which characteristic of life describes a seed germinating and becoming a plant?

a)

all living things grow and develop

b)

all living things have genetic information (DNA)

c)

all living things maintain a stable environment

d)

all living things require energy

20.

Plants need a constant supply of sun energy in order to photosynthesize. This would be an example of which characteristic of life?

a)

grow and develop

b)

genetic code

c)

obtain and use energy

d)

reproduce