Free Printable Biology Unit 1 Practice Questions

2.

Study of life

a)

biodiversity

b)

biology

c)

biosphere

d)

ecology

2.

Study of life

a)

biodiversity

b)

biology

c)

biosphere

d)

ecology

3.

An organized group of things that work together to complete a task

a)

ecosystem

b)

biosphere

c)

system

d)

adaptation

4.

The change of an organism over time

a)

evolution

b)

adaptation

c)

homeostasis

d)

species

5.

When an organism works to maintain a stable internal environment (stay the same)

a)

metabolism

b)

adaptaion

c)

system

d)

homeostasis

6.

All the differences between living things on earth

a)

biology

b)

biosphere

c)

biodiversity

d)

ecosystem

7.

All the living and non-living factors in a given area

a)

popluation

b)

community

c)

ecosystem

d)

biosphere

8.

An individual living thing

a)

organism

b)

population

c)

ecosystem

d)

biosphere

9.

Total number of reactions in an organism (how fast an organism uses energy)

a)

homeostasis

b)

species

c)

biodiversity

d)

metabolism

10.

Group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile off spring

a)

metabolism

b)

population

c)

species

d)

homeostasis

11.

Any trait or characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival and can be passed on to future generations

a)

adaptation

b)

species

c)

metabolism

d)

homeostasis

12.

At what depth were the most bubbles created?

a)

0

b)

5

c)

10

d)

15

13.

Based on pie chart, what percentage of contributions were made in 2016?

a)

8

b)

5.5

c)

42

d)

39

14.

People are often hungry after swimming... Which characteristic of life is this an example of?

a)

Contains DNA

b)

Respond to the environment

c)

Uses energy

d)

Maintain homeostasis

15.

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?

a)

one

b)

none

c)

two or more

d)

how ever many makes sense.

16.

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

a)

height of the ramp

b)

distance traveled by the ball

c)

mass of the ball

d)

weight of the ball

17.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

18.

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Size of sunflower

c)

Type of sunflower

19.

What in an experiment is the thing that is measured?

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

20.

Grams (g), Kilograms (kg), Milligrams (mg)

a)

metric (SI) Units for mass

b)

metric (SI) Units for force

c)

metric (SI) Units for volume

d)

metrics (SI) Units length

21.

What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Constant

d)

Control

22.

What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?

a)

controls

b)

data

c)

constants

d)

independent variables

23.

What is an if....then statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment or how the Independent variable effects the dependent variable?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Materials

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Problem

24.

An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions is a(n)

a)

observation

b)

field study

c)

model

d)

experiment

25.

Mr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on colored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers.
What was the independent variable?

a)

The customers

b)

The crabby patty

c)

The colored buns

d)

The number of customers

26.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

27.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Type of plant

b)

Water, apple juice, milk

c)

Plant growth

28.

What is an organism whose entire body is only 1 cell known as?

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

cell

d)

Homeostasis

29.

What is the balancing of an organism’s internal environment to keep conditions suitable ?

a)

stimulus

b)

multicellular

c)

cell

d)

Homeostasis

30.

What is an organism whose body is made of more than 1 cell known as?

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

cell

d)

Homeostasis

31.

Which is an example of an organism using homeostasis?

a)

A dog panting to lower body temperature

b)

Walking sticks blending in

c)

Growing from a tadpole into a frog

d)

Shivering to lower body temperature

32.

All living organisms are made up of ____.

a)

Cells

b)

Bacteria

c)

Organs

d)

Tissue

33.

Living things require energy to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

d)

Not necessary

34.

The processes an organism uses to maintain "normal" internal conditions

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Reproduction

c)

Metabolism

d)

Evolution

35.

Which one of these is NOT one of the characteristics of living things?

a)

All living things get & use energy

b)

All living things respond to the environment

c)

All living things take in water

d)

All living things reproduce asexually

36.

This stores our genetic information:

a)

DNA

b)

lipids

c)

ATP

d)

flash drives

37.

The factors in an ecoysystem that have never had the ability to live.

a)

Biotic Factor

b)

Abiotic Factor

c)

Biome

d)

Community

38.

Water

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

39.

Rain

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

40.

Soil

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

41.

Bacteria

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

42.

Lily Pad

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

43.

What is an example of a biotic factor?

a)

skunk

b)

rocks

c)

soil

d)

water

44.

A scientist collected the following data on algal growth during an experiment:
Which of the following conclusions could be drawn from the data?

a)

Algae multiply most rapidly at 35°C.

b)

Algae multiply most slowly at 20°C.

c)

Algae multiply most slowly at 10°C.

d)

Algae multiply most rapidly at 20°C.

46.

Data that has to do with measurement, amount or numbers is

a)

just data

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

d)

hypothetical data

46.

Data that has to do with measurement, amount or numbers is

a)

just data

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

d)

hypothetical data

47.

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

48.

The leaf is 5 mm wide.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

49.

The temperature of the room is decreasing by 4 degrees Celsius.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

50.

There are 25 liters of water in the buckets.

a)

quantitative

b)

qualitative

51.

The leaves on the plant are turning brown.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

c)

both

d)

neither

52.

The barn contains pigs, cows, and horses.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

c)

both

d)

neither

53.

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

Erlenmeyer flask

d)

test tube

54.

a)

evaporating dish

b)

watch glass

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

funnel

55.

a)

evaporation

b)

watch glass

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

funnel

56.

a)

wire gauze

b)

Bunsen burner

c)

thermometer

d)

utility clamp

57.

a)

wire gauze

b)

Bunsen burner

c)

thermometer

d)

utility clamp

58.

a)

wire gauze

b)

Bunsen burner

c)

thermometer

d)

utility clamp

59.

a)

ring stand

b)

ring clamp

c)

test tube rack

d)

test tube holder

60.

a)

ring stand

b)

ring clamp

c)

test tube rack

d)

test tube holder

61.

a)

evaporating dish

b)

watch glass

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

funnel

62.

a)

scoopula

b)

dropper

c)

crucible tongs

d)

glassware tongs

63.

a)

evaporating dish

b)

watch glass

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

funnel

64.

a)

wire gauze

b)

Bunsen burner

c)

thermometer

d)

utility clamp

65.

a)

ring stand

b)

ring clamp

c)

test tube rack

d)

test tube holder

66.

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

Erlenmeyer flask

d)

test tube

67.

a)

ring stand

b)

ring clamp

c)

test tube rack

d)

test tube holder

68.

a)

scoopula

b)

dropper

c)

crucible tongs

d)

glassware tongs

69.

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

Erlenmeyer flask

d)

test tube

70.

a)

scoopula

b)

dropper

c)

crucible tongs

d)

glassware tongs

71.

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

Erlenmeyer flask

d)

test tube

72.

a)

scoopula

b)

dropper

c)

crucible tongs

d)

glassware tongs

73.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

a)

always against the rules.

b)

okay.

c)

not dangerous.

d)

okay if you are working alone.

74.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, etc., always

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

b)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c)

wipe your hands on a towel.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

75.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the custodian.

b)

your lab partner.

c)

your best friend in the class.

d)

the science instructor.

77.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Approved eye protection devices (goggles) are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain.

b)

to improve your vision.

c)

only if you don't have corrective glasses.

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

79.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

a)

notify your instructor.

b)

run for the fire extinguisher.

c)

throw water on the fire.

d)

open the windows.

80.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

a)

sandals.

b)

open-toed shoes.

c)

closed-toed shoes.

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather.

82.

In a laboratory, which of the following should not be worn?

a)

loose clothing.

b)

dangling jewelry.

c)

sandals.

d)

all of the above

83.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towels.

b)

pick up the end that looks cooler.

c)

use tongs.

d)

pour cold water on it.

84.

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

a)

an open door.

b)

an open flame.

c)

another student.

d)

a sink.

86.

If you are injured in the laboratory, you should first

a)

visit the nurse after class.

b)

see a doctor after school.

c)

notify your science instructor.

d)

apply first aid yourself.

87.

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use in the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

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