Free Printable Science Introduction Review

1.

what are the steps to the scientific method

a)

observation, experiment, hypothesis, analyze data, conclude

b)

hypothesis, observation, experiment, analyze data, conclude

c)

observation, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, conclude

d)

observation, hypothesis, analyze data, experiment, conclude

2.

Identify the variable:

what the scientists in manipulating

a)

dependent

b)

standardized

c)

control

d)

independent

3.

Identify the variable:

what the scientists in measuring

a)

dependent

b)

standardized

c)

control

d)

independent

4.

Identify the variable:

what the scientists is keeping normal; comparison group

a)

dependent

b)

standardized

c)

control

d)

independent

5.

Identify the variable:

what the scientists is keeping the same between the control and experimental group

a)

dependent

b)

standardized

c)

control

d)

independent

6.

which group is the control?

a)

A

b)

B

7.

what is the independent variable?

a)

height

b)

watering solution

c)

same plant

d)

group B

8.

what is the dependent variable?

a)

height

b)

watering solution

c)

same plant

d)

group B

9.

what is the standardized variable?

a)

height

b)

watering solution

c)

same plant

d)

group B

10.

data that is numerical is called

a)

data

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

11.

data that uses descriptors is called

a)

data

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

12.

to use prior knowledge to come up with predictions/hypothesis

a)

inference

b)

hypothesis

c)

experiment

d)

observation

13.

in science, a hypothesis is only useful if

a)

it can be tested

b)

it can be proven correct

c)

it can be proven incorrect

d)

it can justify you having fun

14.

controlled experiment changes how many variables

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

1

15.

After reading the newspaper you see an ad for a new super leaf blower that has 3x the wind speed of your normal leaf blower. To test this ad you use your normal leaf blower on half of your yard and the super leaf blower on the other half. Once done you measure the height of the leaf piles to see which one picked up more leaves. What is the independent variable?

a)

height of leaf piles

b)

leaf blower

c)

the yard

d)

newspaper

16.

After reading the newspaper you see an ad for a new super leaf blower that has 3x the wind speed of your normal leaf blower. To test this ad you use your normal leaf blower on half of your yard and the super leaf blower on the other half. Once done you measure the height of the leaf piles to see which one picked up more leaves. What is the dependent variable?

a)

height of leaf piles

b)

leaf blower

c)

the yard

d)

newspaper

17.

study of life

a)

science

b)

biology

c)

zoology

d)

methodology

18.

prefix/suffix: bio

a)

study of

b)

life

c)

many

d)

one

19.

prefix/suffix: logy

a)

study of

b)

life

c)

many

d)

one

20.

prefix/suffix: uni

a)

study of

b)

life

c)

many

d)

one

21.

prefix/suffix: multi

a)

study of

b)

life

c)

many

d)

one

22.

molecule that codes for who you are

a)

heterotroph

b)

metabolism

c)

autotroph

d)

DNA

23.

process in which an organisms breaks down and builds up molecules to make energy

a)

heterotroph

b)

metabolism

c)

autotroph

d)

DNA

24.

basic unit of life

a)

DNA

b)

cell

c)

evolution

d)

homeostasis

25.

organisms that has a nucleus is classified as a (best choice)

a)

prokaryote

b)

unicellular

c)

eukaryote

d)

multicellular

26.

prefix/suffix: a

a)

with

b)

without/non

c)

self

d)

different

27.

a biotic factor is about

a)

living factors

b)

non-living factors

28.

prefix/suffix: eu

a)

true

b)

without/non

c)

before

d)

nucleus

29.

prefix/suffix: pro

a)

true

b)

without/non

c)

before

d)

nucleus

30.

prefix/suffix: karyo

a)

true

b)

without/non

c)

before

d)

nucleus

31.

what characteristic of life is this picture

a)

growth

b)

develop

c)

homeostasis

d)

evolution

32.

what characteristic of life is this picture

a)

growth

b)

develop

c)

homeostasis

d)

evolution

33.

consistent internal environment

a)

growth

b)

develop

c)

homeostasis

d)

evolution

34.

prefix/suffix: taxa/taxo

a)

two

b)

without/non

c)

foot

d)

level

35.

Reproduction that only involves one parent and all offspring are identical; for example, binary fission of bacteria or amoebas.

a)

Asexual

b)

Sexual

c)

Division

d)

Addition

36.

What is the most basic unit of life?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

organ system

37.

How do heterotrophs get the energy they need to survive?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

eating other organisms

c)

decomposing dead materials

d)

chemosynthesis

38.

A _____ is something in the environment that causes an organism to respond.

a)

stimulus

b)

response

c)

cause

d)

effect

39.

When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...

a)

energy metabolism

b)

growth and development

c)

response to stimuli

d)

having cells

40.

Reproduction that involves two cells from different parents unite to produce the first cell of a new organism.

a)

Asexual

b)

Sexual

c)

Budding

d)

Division

41.

Living things are based on a universal genetic

code. What molecule is responsible for that code?

a)

RNA

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

DNA

42.

For single-celled organisms, _____ is

mostly an increase in size.

Multicellular organisms go through a

process called __________, where cells

divide and differentiate into different

kinds of cells.

a)

Evolve, respond to stimulus

b)

Expansion, progress

c)

Growth, development

d)

Production, evolution

43.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

44.

Maintaining a stable internal

environment is called

a)

homeostasis

b)

equilibrium

c)

balance

d)

evenness

45.

Identify the characteristic: Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow

46.

Identify the characteristic: Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow

47.

Identify the characteristic: A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.

a)

All living things adapt/respond to their environment

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things have cells

d)

All living things use energy

48.

The dismissal bell rings and you pack up your belongings. In this scenario, what is the stimulus?

a)

The bell ringing

b)

You packing up your belongings

c)

More information is needed

49.

Multicellular means

a)

made of many cells

b)

made of one kind of cell

c)

made of only one cell

50.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

a)

Ability to move

b)

Ability to grow and develop

c)

Made up of one or more cells

d)

Responds to stimuli

51.

Organisms, such as bacteria, are ______________ which means they consist of only a single cell.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

autotrophic

d)

heterotrophic

52.

Energy is required for all life processes. How do AUTOTROPHIC organisms obtain energy?

a)

They make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

b)

They consume other organisms for energy.

c)

They break down dead and decaying materials.

d)

They absorb energy through osmosis.

53.

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older?

a)

You grow and develop.

b)

You maintain homeostasis.

c)

Your cells contain genetic information.

d)

You display organization.

54.

Prefix: uni

a)

two

b)

many

c)

one

d)

basic unit

55.

Prefix: multi

a)

two

b)

one

c)

many

d)

basic unit

56.

Prefix: hetero

a)

different

b)

nourishment

c)

same

d)

basic unit

57.

Prefix: auto

a)

different

b)

nourishment

c)

same

d)

self

58.

Prefix: troph

a)

different

b)

nourishment

c)

same

d)

self

59.

Prefix: troph

a)

different

b)

nourishment

c)

same

d)

self

60.

Prefix: bio

a)

non-living

b)

life

c)

non or without

d)

study of

61.

Prefix: logy

a)

non-living

b)

life

c)

non or without

d)

study of

62.

Prefix: eu

a)

before

b)

true

c)

non or without

d)

nucleus

63.

Prefix: pro

a)

before

b)

true

c)

non or without

d)

nucleus

64.

Prefix: karyo

a)

before

b)

true

c)

non or without

d)

nucleus

65.

Which answer below is placed in the correct order from broadest to simplest in classification of an organism.

a)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

b)

Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

c)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species

d)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species, Genus

66.

Which answer below is placed in the correct order from smallest to largest in classification.

a)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

b)

atom, macromolecule, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

c)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism,ecosystem, population, community, biosphere

d)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere

67.

Basic unit of matter

a)

cells

b)

matter

c)

atom

d)

molecule

68.

Which scientific name is written correctly.

a)

Ursus arctos

b)

Ursus arctos

c)

Ursus arctos

d)

Ursus artos

69.

Which scientific name is written correctly.

a)

Homo sapiens

b)

Homo sapiens

c)

Homo sapiens

d)

Homo Sapiens

70.

What is the scientific name for human?

a)

Homo sapiens

b)

Ursus arctos

c)

Allium cepa

d)

Solonoum tubersaum

Science Introduction Review

Total questions: 70

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