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Vocab For Units 1-4 Mid-Term Exam.

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 46mins

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1.

What does Science Mean?

a)

An organized way of studying things and finding answers to questions.

b)

An unorganized way of studying things and finding answers to questions.

c)

Systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

d)

Includes the study of such topics as numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their changes. There is no general consensus about its exact scope or epistemological status.

2.

True or False does Scientific Method mean: A Method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.

a)

True.

b)

False.

c)

NEXT ONE I DON"T KNOW?????

3.

A ------------- (often denoted by x) whose variation does not depend on that of another.

(a)  

4.

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A variable (often denoted by -----) whose value depends on that of another.

(a)  

6.

What does Hypothesis Mean?

a)

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. An statement.

b)

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. An “if, then” sentence.

c)

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. An “ig, then” statement.

d)

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. An “if, then” statement.

7.

What does Procedures Mean?

a)

A series of actions or steps conducted in a certain order or manner.

b)

A series of actions or steps to not complete a certain point.

c)

A series conducted in a certain order or manner.

d)

Bru.

8.

------------ and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

(a)  

9.

What does Qualitative mean?

a)

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than it’s quality.

b)

Summarize your science fair project results in a few sentences and use this summary to support your conclusion. Include key facts from your background research to help explain your results as needed. State whether your results support or contradict your hypothesis.

c)

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than it’s quantity.

d)

The bound book where you record your data during your experiment.

10.

Relating to, ---------, or measured by the quantity of something rather than it’s quality.

(a)  

11.

What does Conclusion mean?

a)

The end or finish of an event or process.

b)

Summarize your science fair project results in a few sentences and use this summary to support your conclusion. Include key facts from your background research to help explain your results as needed. State whether your results support or contradict your problem.

c)

Summarize your science fair project results in a few sentences and use this summary to support your conclusion. Include key facts from your background research to help explain your results as needed. State whether your results support or contradict your hypothesis.

d)

A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.

12.

What does Log Book mean?

a)

The bound book where you record your data during your experiment.

b)

The unbound book where you record your data during your experiment.

c)

A book used for work or for projects.

d)

It is an important book.

13.

What does Theory mean?

a)

An explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge that is the result of many observations and experiments.

b)

An explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge that is the result.

c)

A statement about how things work in nature that seems to be true all the time.

d)

An inference is an idea or conclusion that’s drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess.

14.

What does Law mean?

a)

The law you have to follow in life.

b)

A statement about how things work in nature that seems to be true all the time.

c)

The law set be the police.

d)

The law that your mom gave you.

15.

What does Inference mean?

a)

To interfere.

b)

An inference is an idea or conclusion that’s drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess.

c)

To interfere in someone's business.

d)

To be quite.

16.

Recording of -------------------- via the use of scientific instruments. The term may also refer to any data collected during the scientific activity.

(a)  

17.

What does Cell Mean?

a)

Smallest unit of an organism that can carry on life functions.

b)

Largest unit of an organism that can carry on life functions.

c)

Medium unit of an organism that can carry on life functions.

d)

I don't know unit of an organism that can carry on life functions.

18.

What does Organism mean?

a)

None living thing.

b)

Some living thing.

c)

Any living thing.

d)

Nope living thing.

19.

An organism consisting of a ------------ cell.

(a)  

20.

An organism consisting of ----------- cells.

(a)  

21.

What does Prokaryotic mean?

a)

A type of unicellular organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus. Only found in one-celled organisms such as bacteria.

b)

A type of organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. Found in protests (protozoa, algae, mold) fungi, plants, and animals.

c)

An organism consisting of a single cell.

d)

An organism consisting of many cells.

22.

A type of -------------- whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. Found in protists (protozoa, algae, mold) fungi, plants, and animals.

(a)  

23.

What does Virus mean?

a)

A strand of hereditary material surrounded by a protein coating that can infect and multiply in a host cell.

b)

A strand of hereditary surrounded by a protein coating that can infect and multiply in a host cell.

c)

y material surrounde

d)

A strand of he

24.

What does Bacteria mean?

a)

Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation and that of decomposition.

b)

Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation and that of decomposition.

c)

Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation and that of decomposition.

d)

Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation and that of decomposition.

e)

Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in the process of fermentation and that of decomposition.

25.

A cell which has a nucleus and organelles bounded by a thick and rigid cell -------------. Within this rigid cell wall, there are chloroplasts organelles containing chlorophyll. Chlorophyll converts sunlight into energy and gives cells their green color.

(a)  

26.

A -------------- which has a nucleus and organelles bounded by a very flexible membrane.

(a)  

27.

What does Organelle mean?

a)

Specialized structures within a dead cell.

b)

Unspecialized structures within a living cell.

c)

Specialized structures within a living cell.

d)

Specialized within a living cell.

28.

What does Nucleus mean?

a)

The cell brain, a dense organelle present in eukaryotic cells, containing the genetic material, the command center of a cell.

b)

A small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during inter phase.

c)

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

d)

Methionylthreonylthreonylglutaminylarginyl

29.

(In --------- plant cells) A placid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.

(a)  

30.

What does Mitochondria mean?

a)

Membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, the primary function of which is to generate large quantities of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

b)

Energy.

c)

Power House.

d)

Power.

31.

The semipermeable ------------------ surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.

(a)  

32.

What is Osmosis?

a)

Is the movement of water through a plasma membrane from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration.

b)

Passive transport, meaning it does not require energy to be applied.

c)

Movement of Water.

d)

I dont know?

33.

Heat net passive ------------------ of particles from a region in which they are in higher concentration to regions of lower concentration. It continues until the concentration of substance is uniform throughout.

(a)  

34.

What does Cell Wall mean?

a)

An outer layer surrounding certain cells that is outside of the cell membrane.

b)

An inner layer surrounding certain cells that is outside of the cell membrane.

c)

An outer layer surrounding main cells that is outside of the cell membrane.

d)

An outer layer surrounding certain animals that is outside of the cell membrane.

35.

Are the protein builders or the protein synthesizers of the cell. They are like construction guys who connect one amino acid at a time and build long chains. ------------------------ are special because they are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

(a)  

36.

What does Selective Permeability mean?

a)

A property of cellular membranes that only allows certain molecules to enter or exit the cell.

b)

It continues until the concentration of substance is uniform throughout.

c)

The main function of these microscopic organelles is to serve as digestion compartments for cellular materials.

d)

The cell brain, a dense organelle present in eukaryotic cells, containing the genetic material, the command center of a cell.

37.

The main function of these microscopic organelles is to serve as --------------- compartments for cellular materials.

(a)  

38.

What does Endoplasmic Reticulum mean?

a)

A property of cellular membranes that only allows certain molecules to enter or exit the cell.

b)

A unproperty of cellular membranes that only allows certain molecules to enter or exit the cell.

c)

The ER functions as a manufacturing and packaging system.

d)

Dude................. uncool.

39.

What does Cytoplasm mean?

a)

Is the fluid that fills a cell.

b)

NOPE.

c)

Na.

d)

Dude you better get this right k? cuz its sooooo obeus du it is this one.

40.

What does Circulatory System Mean?

a)

A network consisting of blood, blood vessels, and the heart. This network supplies tissues in the body with oxygen and other nutrients.

b)

The system of an organism’s body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes.

c)

Two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half-cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

d)

Organ that serves as a pump to circulate the blood.

41.

The -------------------- of an organism’s body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes.

(a)  

42.

True/False: Dose Heart mean an organ that serves as a pump to circulate the blood?

a)

False.

b)

True.

43.

What does Kidneys mean?

a)

Two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a building. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half-cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

b)

Two orange-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half-cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

c)

Two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half-cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

d)

Two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a cloud. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half-cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

44.

What does Blood Vessels mean?

a)

A tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

b)

A circular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

c)

A tube where your food goes.

d)

A tube where food and water go in order to be satisfied.

45.

(a)   for the temporary storage of urine from the kidneys.

46.

True/False: Dose Digestive System mean a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.

a)

True.

b)

False.

47.

What does Respiratory System mean?

a)

A group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.

b)

A network consisting of blood, blood vessels, and the heart. This network supplies tissues in the body with oxygen and other nutrients.

c)

The system of an organism’s body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes.

d)

A series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

48.

A ----------------------- tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

(a)  

49.

What does Lungs mean?

a)

The primary organs of the respiratory system. A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest.

b)

A pair of organs in your chest.

c)

They have a spongy texture and are pinkish-gray in color.

50.

What does Stomach mean?

a)

A muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen. It receives food from the esophagus.

b)

The primary organs of the respiratory system. A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest.

c)

A muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

d)

The passageway leading from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.

e)

The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals; the voice box.

51.

The ----------------------- leading from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.

(a)  

52.

A ------------------------, continuous tube in the digestive system, necessary for the absorption of nutrients and water.

(a)  

53.

The -------------------------- muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals; the voice box.

(a)  

54.

What does Muscular System mean?

a)

An organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.

b)

An organ system consisting of organs. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.

c)

An organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, and circulates blood throughout the body.

d)

It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.

55.

A large tube reinforced by ---------------- of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and carrying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.

(a)  

56.

The network of nerve cells and fibers that ------------------- nerve impulses between parts of the body.

(a)  

57.

What does Cell mean?

a)

The basic biological unit of all known living organisms.

b)

The complex biological unit of all known living organisms.

c)

The largest known thing.

d)

The basic biological unit of some known living organisms.

58.

What does Organ System mean?

a)

Self-contained groups of tissues such as the lungs that work together to perform one function.

b)

Self-contained groups of organs such as the heart that work together to perform one function.

c)

Self-contained groups of tissues such as the heart that work together to perform one function.

d)

Self-contained groups of tissues such as the heart that don't work together to perform one function.

59.

What does Organism mean?

a)

A living thing that can't function on it’s own.

b)

A nonliving thing that can function on it’s own.

c)

A living thing that can function on it’s own.

d)

A living thing that will not function on it’s own.

60.

What does Organ mean?

a)

Collection of tissues with similar functions.

b)

Collection of organs that have similar functions.

c)

Collection of games that have similar functions.

d)

Collection of nothing that don't have similar functions.

61.

True/False: Dose tissue mean a group of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function.

a)

False.

b)

True.

62.

An ----------------- that makes its own food. Example: Grass.

(a)  

63.

What does Heterotroph mean?

a)

An organism that cannot make its own food. Example: zebras and lions.

b)

An organism that cannot make its own food. Example: plants.

c)

An organism that cannot make its own food. Example: cars.

d)

An organism that cannot make its own food. Example: buildings.

64.

What is Energy?

a)

The ability to do work.

b)

Nope.

c)

No.

d)

Not this one.

65.

What does Photosynthesis mean?

a)

A two-stage process by which a cell captures energy in sunlight and uses it to make food. The term comes from the Greek word photo, which means “light,” and synthesis, which means “putting together.” 6CO2+6H2O+Sunlight = C6H12O6+6O2.

b)

Process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain. C6H12O6+6O2 = 6CO2+6H2O+ATP.

66.

Write the Chemical Formula for Photosynthesis.

(a)  

67.

Write the Word Formula for Photosynthesis.

(a)  

68.

Write the Chemical formula for Cellular Respiration.

(a)  

69.

Write the Word Formula for Cellular Respiration.

(a)  

70.

What does Chemical Reaction mean?

a)

Convert one set of substances into a completely different set of substances.

b)

Not converting one set of substances into a completely different set of substances.

c)

Maybe converting one set of substances into a completely different set of substances.

d)

Convert one set of substances into a completely same set of substances.

71.

What does Molecule mean?

a)

Small.

b)

The smallest unit of any compound.

c)

Tiny.

d)

Smally.

72.

What does Compound mean?

a)

Compound predicate.

b)

Compound Sentence.

c)

Two or more elements combined chemically.

d)

Compound subject.

73.

What does Element mean?

a)

Any substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.

b)

Any substance that can be broken down into a simpler substance.

c)

Any substance that cannot be built up into a simpler substance.

d)

Any substance that cannot be broken down into a exact substance.

74.

What does Organic Compound mean?

a)

Compound that contains carbon.

b)

Compounds that do not contain carbon.

75.

What does Inorganic Compound mean?

a)

Compounds that do not contain carbon.

b)

Compound that contains carbon.

76.

A --------------------- in the cells of plants that capture energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food.

(a)  

77.

True/False: Dose Chlorophyll mean the main photosynthetic pigment in chloroplasts.

a)

True.

b)

False.

78.

What does Cellular Respiration mean?

a)

A two-stage process by which a cell captures energy in sunlight and uses it to make food. The term comes from the Greek word photo, which means “light,” and synthesis, which means “putting together.” 6CO2+6H2O+Sunlight = C6H12O6+6O2.

b)

Process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain. C6H12O6+6O2 = 6CO2+6H2O+ATP.

79.

What does Aerobic mean?

a)

With oxygen.

b)

Without oxygen.

80.

What does Anaerobic mean?

a)

Without oxygen.

b)

With oxygen.

81.

An energy-releasing ------------------ that does not require oxygen.

(a)  

82.

What does Glucose mean?

a)

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

b)

Sugar

c)

SUGAR

d)

SuGaR

83.

Energy-rich ---------------- compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Contains more energy than carbohydrates. Examples: fats, oils, and waxes.

(a)  

84.

An energy-rich organic compound made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and -------------------. Examples: sugars, and starches.

(a)  

85.

What does Proteins mean?

a)

Large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and, in some cases sulfur. A spider’s web, bird’s feathers, and fingernails are made mainly of proteins. Foods rich in proteins include: meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans.

b)

Large inorganic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and, in some cases sulfur. A spider’s web, bird’s feathers, and fingernails are made mainly of proteins. Foods rich in proteins include: meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans.

c)

Large organic molecules made of potassium, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and, in some cases sulfur. A spider’s web, bird’s feathers, and fingernails are made mainly of proteins. Foods rich in proteins include: meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans.

d)

Large organic molecules made of carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, and, in some cases sulfur. A spider’s web, bird’s feathers, and fingernails are made mainly of proteins. Foods rich in proteins include: meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans.

86.

A type of -------------- that speeds up chemical reactions that are necessary for life.

(a)  

87.

-------------------- molecules which make up protein molecules. Although they are only 20 common amino acids, they can combine to form thousands of different proteins.

(a)  

88.

What does Nucleic Acids mean?

a)

Very long organic molecules made of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

b)

They carry the instructions cells need to carry out all functions of life.

c)

They don't carry the instructions cells need to carry out all functions of life.

d)

They might carry the instructions cells need to carry out all functions of life.

89.

What does Pigments mean?

a)

Colored chemical compounds that absorb light.

b)

Uncolored chemical compounds that absorb light.

c)

Colored chemical that absorb light.

d)

Colored chemical compounds that don't absorb light.

90.

What does RNA Mean?

a)

Ribonucleic acid, plays and important role in the production of proteins. Found in the cytoplasm and nucleus.

b)

Deoxyribonucleic acid, genetic material that carries information about an organism. A type of nucleic acid. Found in the nucleus.

91.

What does DNA Mean?

a)

Deoxyribonucleic acid, genetic material that carries information about an organism. A type of nucleic acid. Found in the nucleus.

b)

Ribonucleic acid, plays and important role in the production of proteins. Found in the cytoplasm and nucleus.

92.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! NOT COOL MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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