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Module 1

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is an example of a stimulus and the accompanying response of an organism?

a)

a wildebeest crosses a river during migration

b)

a hawk grabs a branch to gain a perch

c)

an earthworm burrows into new, rich soil

d)

a rat scurries pas, and a python strikes at it

2.

Which helps maintain a dog's homeostasis?

a)

hunting

b)

eating

c)

panting

d)

sleeping

3.

Which should a scientist conclude about data that are inconsistent with the current scientific understanding of amphibian reproduction?

a)

the data reflect the flaws in the current, scientific ideas

b)

inconsistency in the data warrant further investigation

c)

a new idea or theory should be devised to fit the new data

d)

the data are flawed and should be discarded or ignored

4.

Which defines a hypothesis?

a)

educated guess

b)

accepted idea

c)

testable explanation

d)

observed inference

5.

The systematic study of the biosphere's organisms is called __.

a)

biology

b)

chemistry

c)

ecology

d)

sceintology

6.

The basic unit of structure for all living things is called a __.

a)

gram

b)

ohm

c)

cell

d)

organ

7.

Tiger stripes that camouflage the animal in dry grass and shadows are an example of a(n) __.

a)

species

b)

theory

c)

scientific law

d)

adaptation

8.

A ___ explains natural phenomena, while __ explain relationships under certain conditions.

a)

theory; scientific law

b)

scientific law; theory

c)

hypotheses; conjecture

d)

conclusions; hypothesis

9.

When a scientist combines prior knowledge with current observations to form conclusions, he/she is making a __.

a)

inference

b)

conclusion

c)

determination

d)

question

10.

One major hurdle a scientific author must clear is ___. This process allows subject area experts to review the author's writing to ensure proper protocols and procedures were followed. This also prevents studies that have major errors from being published.

a)

board review

b)

dissertation defense

c)

peer review

d)

journal editing

11.

Scientists must follow a set of moral values or values called __.

a)

norms

b)

psychology

c)

Morales

d)

ethics

12.

While not everyone needs to enjoy science, it is necessary for all people to be ______ so that they may participate in scientific discussions.

a)

peer reviewers

b)

scientifically literate

c)

science smart

d)

capable scientists

13.

How many characteristics of life did we discuss in class?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

14.

Showing complexity is an example of which characteristic of life?

a)

organization

b)

growth and development

c)

reproduction

d)

reproduction

15.

One characteristic of life is the use of energy. To obtain this energy cells have to use chemical reactions to release the energy from molecules. What are all of the chemical reactions that take place in a living cell?

a)

metabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

organic reactions

d)

photosynthesis

16.

There are two methods of organism achieving the characteristic of life called reproduction. What are those two methods?

a)

asexual & sexual

b)

budding & fission

c)

mommy & daddy

d)

gametogenesis & oogenesis

17.

Which answer below best defines when a organism adds mass to itself?

a)

development

b)

growth

c)

reproduction

d)

homeostasis