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26-27 SURVEY OF LIFE UNIT 1 TEST (EDD, CER, Life)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why is it important that scientists modify scientific theories when important new information is discovered?
a)
to confuse other scientists
b)
to keep the theory interesting and fresh
c)
to keep the theory as accurate and effective as possible
d)
to make sure the general public does not understand the theory
2.

Unprotected exposure to the sun’s rays is a factor in the development of skin cancer. Which   of the following is an example of evidence that supports this hypothesis?

a)
a model of a skin cell showing where DNA is in the cell
b)
a skin cancer survivor’s recollection that he had a bad sunburn as a child
c)

data shows a relationship between amount of sun exposure and incidences of skin cancer

d)
an advertisement for a sun block product that claims it protects skin for ultraviolet rays
3.

What does E represent in C-E-R?

a)

Evidence

b)

Entertainment

c)

Endorsement

d)

Engagement

4.

They are wearing black shirts.

a)

Quantitative observation

b)

Qualitative observation

c)

Inference

d)

Unmeasurable

5.

The people in the picture are best of friends.

a)

Quantitative observation

b)

Qualitative observation

c)

Inference

d)

Unmeasurable

6.

There are six people in the picture.

a)

Quantitative observation

b)

Qualitative observation

c)

Inference

d)

Unmeasurable

7.

"Material A is a better conductor of heat. It gained heat faster than Material B. Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly."


Which of these statement is an Evidence?

a)

Material A is a better conductor of heat.

b)

It gained heat faster than Material B.

c)

Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly.

8.
What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Control
9.

A summary of the experiment that includes whether hypothesis was supported or not.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Results

c)

Conclusion

d)

Independent Variable

10.

The part of the experiment that does not receive a treatment (IV) and is used as a baseline for comparison.

a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
Results
d)
Data
11.
What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?
a)
controls
b)
data
c)
constants
d)
independent variables
12.

The effect of salt water on the the height of blades of grass.

What is the IV?

a)

Height of grass

b)

Grass blades

c)

Amount of salt water

d)

Water only

13.
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
14.

What are the number of times each level of the independent variable is tested?

a)

constants

b)

control

c)

trials

d)

dependent variable

15.
Students used various temperatures of water to see which one dissolved candy faster. 
What was the Independent Variable?
a)
Amount of Candy
b)
Amount of Water
c)
Temperature of Water
d)
Time for Candy to Dissolve
16.

Students wanted to see if the type of material affected the temperature after being placed under a heat lamp for 10 minutes.

What is the dependent variable for this investigation?

a)

Type of material (rocks, sand etc)

b)

Temperature after 10 minutes

c)

Time under the lamp

d)

Heat lamp, amount of material

17.
If plants receive more water, the number of leaves will increase. 
This is an example of 
a)
Testable Question
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Variables
d)
None of the above
18.

What is the IV?

a)

Vanilla

b)

Flavor of ice cream

c)

Number of votes

d)

Amount of ice cream

19.

What is the DV?

a)

Vanilla

b)

Flavor of ice cream

c)

Number of votes

d)

Amount of ice cream

20.

What was the temperature of the liquid in the Styrofoam container at 4:00?

a)

55 degrees

b)

68 degrees

c)

73 degrees

d)

63 degrees

21.

Identify the dependent variable by looking at the graph.

a)

Weeks

b)

Weekly Juice Data

c)

Cans Sold

d)

Indirect Relationship

22.

Based on the table provided, which type of graph would be best for the data?

a)

Line graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Pie Chart

d)

Scatter Plot

23.

If you get at least 6 hours of sleep, you will do better on tests than if you get less sleep.
What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

a)
Test Scores
b)
Amount of Sleep
c)
Amount of Coffee
d)
None of the Above
24.

___________ is a molecule that is present in all living cells and contains the genetic make up for the organism.

a)

Cell

b)

Stimulus

c)

Homeostasis

d)

DNA

25.
When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F.
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things maintain homeostasis
d)
All living things grow
26.
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
27.
A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.
a)
All living things adapt to their environment
b)
All living things grow
c)
All living things have cells
d)
All living things use energy
28.
Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11".
a)
All living things contain cells
b)
All living things maintain homeostasis
c)
All living things use energy
d)

All living things grow and develop.

29.
The roots of a plant grow towards a source of ground water.
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things reproduce
c)
All living things respond to their environment
d)
All living things grow
30.
YOU are a multi-celled organism but an amoeba is a single celled organism.
a)
All living things have cells
b)
All living things grow
c)
All living things use energy
d)
All living things respond to their environment
31.

Viruses are not living because

a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
32.
In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.
a)
one
b)
some
c)
all
d)
more than half
33.
The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is the....
a)
organ
b)
organ system
c)
cell
d)
tissue
34.

Viruses are made of cells.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

How are virus' like living things?

a)

both made of cells

b)

both contain DNA

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