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Quizizz #3 Living Environment (2022-2023)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
2.

A student collected data from an experiment on muscle fatigue. In order to interpret these data, the student should

a)

ignore the data because they do not support their hypothesis

b)

recalculate the data so that the numbers are easier to work with

c)

share the data with a student who has none

d)

organize the data into a table or graph

3.

The current knowledge concerning cells is the result of the investigations and observations of many scientists. The work of these scientists forms a well-accepted body of knowledge about cells. This body of knowledge is an example of a

a)

hypothesis

b)

controlled experiment

c)

theory

d)

research plan

4.

Information about which two lettered parts is needed in order to determine the total magnification of an object viewed with the microscope in the position shown?

a)

A and D

b)

B and C

c)

A and C

d)

E and D

5.

Which lettered part should be used to focus the image while using high power?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

6.
The slide is dark on high power.  What should you adjust on the microscope? 
a)
Eyepiece
b)
Diaphragm
c)
Stage clip
d)
Coarse adjustment
7.

As you move from low power to high power, the field of view becomes

a)

Darker and larger

b)

Darker and smaller

c)

Brighter and larger

d)

Brighter and small

8.

What is the total magnification of a microscope with an eyepiece of 10X and a high power objective of 20X?

a)

30

b)

100

c)

200

d)

400

9.

Which activity might lead to damage of a microscope and specimen?

a)

cleaning the ocular and objectives with lens paper

b)

focusing with low power first before moving the high power into position

c)

using the coarse adjustment to focus the specimen under high power

d)

adjusting the diaphragm to obtain more light under high powe

10.

The diagram below represents a hydra as viewed with a compound light microscope.If the hydra moves toward the right of the slide preparation, which diagram best represents what will be observed through the microscope?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What is the volume of water represented in the graduated cylinder shown?

a)

10.3 mL

b)

13.0 mL

c)

14.0 mL

d)

15.0 mL

12.

Reasons for conducting peer review include all of the following except

a)

analyzing the experimental design

b)

pointing out possible bias

c)

identifying an illogical conclusion

d)

changing data to support the hypothesis

13.
In an experiment testing the effects of various brands of fertilizer on sunflower growth, the type of fertilizer would be
a)
the independent variable
b)
the dependent variable
c)
a controlled variable (aka- a constant)
14.

The diagram below shows how a coverslip should be lowered onto some single-celled organisms during the preparation of a wet mount.


Why is this a preferred procedure?

a)

The coverslip will prevent the slide from breaking.

b)

The organisms will be more evenly distributed.

c)

The possibility of breaking the coverslip is reduced.

d)

The possibility of trapping air bubbles is reduced.

15.

What is the unit for measuring length?

a)

55 meters

b)

Gram

c)

Liter

d)

Meter

16.

A clear plastic ruler is placed across the middle of a field of view of a compound light microscope. A row of cells can be see under low-power magnification (100x). What is the average length of a single cell in micrometers (μm)?

a)

10 μm

b)

100 μm

c)

200 μm

d)

2000 μm

17.

A spider is found to be 1.2 centimeters long, how many millimeters is it?

a)

0.12 mm

b)

1.2 mm

c)

12 mm

d)

120 mm

18.
A student wants to test the effects of different types of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
19.

A student performed an experiment that tested how many days it takes different types of grass seed to grow to a height of two inches. Four types of grass seed were tested, and the student recorded the number of days for each type to grow. Use this information to answer the next question.


What should be held constant in this experiment?

a)

amount of sunlight, amount of water, and type of soil

b)

amount of sunlight

c)

amount of water and type of soil

d)

amount of water

20.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables