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Living Environment unit 1

Total questions: 241

Worksheet time: 4hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Theory or Law? _________ of Thermodynamics: Matter can never be created or destroyed. Tells what happens with matter.

a)

Theory

b)

Law

2.
Evolution is the widely held notion that all life is related and has descended from a common ancestor: the birds and the bananas, the fishes and the flowers
 -- all related That is, complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors naturally over time.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
3.
A testable statement about the natural world that can be used to build more complex inferences and explanations. To be a hypothesis, a statement must contain a possible explanation.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
d)
Hypothesis
4.
In science, a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
d)
Hypothesis
5.
You observe that, upon waking up each morning, your trashcan is overturned and trash is spread around the yard. You propose that raccoons are responsible. Is this fact, a law, a theory, or a hypothesis?
a)
Fact
b)
Law
c)
Theory
d)
Hypothesis
6.
Scientific theories are based on
a)
general assumptions of how systems work.
b)
mathematical principles that can be proven true.
c)
large amounts of data collected over time.
d)
observations from within only one scientific discipline.
7.

Can you disprove a hypothesis in a single experiment?

a)

yes

b)

no

8.

Can you disprove a scientific theory based on a single experiment?

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Theories are based on thousands of supported hypothesis and tons of physical evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A hypothesis must be based on measurable testable criteria. You can not measure "best", "most fun" or "prettiest".

a)

True

b)

False

11.

If you can set up an experiment to determine if it is true or not, you are most likely testing out a ___________.

a)

hypothesis

b)

theory

12.

This is often expressed in a mathematical equation like E=MC2 or F = M x A

a)

Scientific Law

b)

Scientific Theory

c)

Hypothesis

d)

All of these

13.
The Sun, composed mostly of helium and hydrogen, has a surface temperature of 6000 degrees Celsius.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
14.
 The melting point of water is 0 °C (32 °F).  
The freezing point of water is the same as the melting point which is 0 °C (32 °F). 
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
15.
New cells are formed from other existing cells, and that the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organization in all living organisms.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
16.

Theories answer the question...

a)

How

b)

What

c)

Why

d)

When

17.

A possible answer to a question that can be tested.

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Principle

d)

Inference

18.

A possible answer to a question that can be tested.

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Principle

d)

Inference

19.

Defines relationships that are valid everywhere in the universe

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Principle

c)

Scientific Law

d)

Fact

20.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Principle

d)

Inference

21.

An idea based on scientific rules and laws that is generally accepted by scientists.

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Principle

d)

Inference

22.

Information obtained through the senses.

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Principle

d)

Inference

23.

A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental results

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Principle

c)

Scientific Law

d)

Fact

24.

An observation that has been confirmed many times and is accepted as true

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Principle

c)

Scientific Law

d)

Fact

25.

A series of steps used to solve a scientific problem

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Scientific Law

d)

Scientific Principle

26.

The condition in an experiment that is changed or manipulated.

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Control Group

27.

The condition in an experiment that is observed or measured

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Control Group

28.

In an experiment the group that serves as a standard for comparison and receives no experimental treatment.

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Control Group

29.

In an experiment the group that receives the experimental treatment.

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Control Group

30.

The condition that does not change in an experiment.

a)

Data

b)

Inference

c)

Variable

d)

Constant

31.

Factual information in the form of measurements or statistics.

a)

Data

b)

Inference

c)

Variable

d)

Constant

32.

Data expressed in words.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitive Data

33.

Data expressed in numbers.

a)

Qualitative Data

b)

Quantitive Data

34.

What are repeated observations of the world that do not change over time or with multiple trials?

a)

Opinions

b)

Theories

c)

Facts

d)

Principles

35.

What are an individual's own beliefs that are not based on facts?

a)

Principles

b)

Opinions

c)

Facts

d)

Theories

36.

What can result from a particular emotion or strong feeling, or previous experience.

a)

Principles

b)

Facts

c)

Opinions

d)

Theories

37.

The idea that "Winter is the most enjoyable season" is an example of what?

a)

A Principle

b)

A Fact

c)

A Theory

d)

An Opinion

38.

True or False: A scientific theory cannot be changed.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is an explanation of why something happens, which has been backed by results from repeated tests and experiments?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Theory

d)

Principle

40.

True or False: Theories explain the why or how things occur, but cannot be proven.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The idea of evolution is an example of which of the following?

a)

A Fact

b)

A Principle

c)

A Law

d)

A Theory

42.

True or False: We can develop theories after a hypothesis has been confirmed once.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The idea that our planet was the result of a Big Bang is an example of what?

a)

A Theory

b)

An Opinion

c)

A Fact

d)

A Principle

44.

True or False: A Theory cannot turn into a Law.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

What is basic precursor to a law, and is a rule concerning a naturally occurring event or the behavior of a system?

a)

A Principle

b)

A Theory

c)

A Fact

d)

A Law

46.

The Law of Buoyancy wasn't always a law. It first started as Archimedes' what?

a)

Theory

b)

Fact

c)

Observation

d)

Principle

47.

What is a universal truth, applies under all conditions, and explains “what” happened or will happen?

a)

A Theory

b)

A Law

c)

A Fact

d)

An Opinion

48.

True or False: A scientific law cannot be changed.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Newton's ideas about what gravity is has become what?

a)

A Law

b)

A Theory

c)

An Opinion

d)

A Fact

50.

The earth is a sphere is an example of what?

a)

A Theory

b)

A Fact

c)

A Law

d)

A Principle

51.

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction" is an example of what?

a)

A Theory

b)

A Law

c)

A Principle

d)

A Fact

52.
Which of the following is an inference, not an observation?
a)
The cars are on sand.
b)
There is a 4-wheeler.
c)
They are in a race.
53.
Which of the following is an inference, not an observation?
a)
The child was attacked by a dog.
b)
The young kid is wearing jeans.
c)
There are scraps & scratches on the knee.
54.
Which of the following is an observation, not an inference?
a)
The bridge is built above the trees.
b)
The bridge took a long time to build. 
c)
It took large machines to build the bridge.
55.
a young boy
a)
Inference
b)
Observation
56.
wrecked on his bike
a)
Inference
b)
Observation
57.
house is in the water
a)
Inference
b)
Observation
58.
a storm damaged the street
a)
Inference
b)
Observation
59.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "This happen during summertime". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

60.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "It was during the day". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

61.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "They saw a bird". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

62.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "They saw seagulls". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

63.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "They went swimming.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

64.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "One friend’s name was Bob.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

65.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "One friend’s name was Bob.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

66.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think " It was a warm day.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

67.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think " The birds were black and white". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

68.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think " They ate lunch and drank Coke.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

69.

Suppose your friends went to the beach at noon on a warm day. They saw some black and white birds. As you are talking to you friend you think "They are friends.". Is this an observation or an inference?

a)

observation

b)

inference

70.

What is the next step in the scientific method after you identify a question that needs to be answered?

a)

carry out an experiment

b)

make observations

c)

define the problem

d)

form a hypothesis

71.

What is the first step of the scientific method?

a)

define the problem/ask a question

b)

gather additional information

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

make a graph

72.

Which of the following best defines homeostasis?

a)

Not a property that all living things have in common.

b)

The regulation of an organism's internal environment.

c)

Any condition to which an organism can react.

d)

The sum of all chemical reactions taking place in one's environment.

73.

_________________ is the chemical reactions through which a living thing breaks down materials.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Metabolism

d)

Digestion

74.

The dependent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

At the top with the title

75.

The independent variable should be placed on which axis of a graph?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

At the top with the title

76.

An inference is a statement . . . .

a)

based on what someone actually sees

b)

based on fact

c)

a problem that may be solved

d)

a test of a hypothesis

77.

A constant or controlled variable is one which

a)

must be included in an experiment so as to add the element of human error.

b)

is undesirable and adds a source of error to the experiment.

c)

is a type of second independent variable which allows one to test multiple effects in a single experiment.

d)

is kept consistent between the two groups being compared.

78.

The solution in the beaker is colorless. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

79.

The mass of the object is 76.5 g. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

80.

The fire alarm is going off, there must be a fire. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

quantitative observation

c)

inference

81.

A scientific method . . .

a)

can be based on personal beliefs or opinions.

b)

is a proven fact with much evidence to support it.

c)

can be tested by experiments or observations.

d)

none of the above.

82.

Which of the following represents the independent variable in the Bess Beetle Lab?

a)

Beetle Mass

b)

Mass Pulled

c)

Time

d)

Number of Paper Clips

83.

Which of the following terms should never show up in a scientific conclusion?

a)

Supported

b)

Proved

c)

Rejected

d)

Refuted

84.

In which step of the scientific method would a scientist create graphs using data collected from the experiment?

a)

Analyzing data

b)

Making hypothesis

c)

Asking questions

d)

Drawing conclusions

85.

Which of the following was missing form our Bess Beetle Lab?

a)

Independent Variable(s)

b)

Dependent Variable(s)

c)

Control Group

d)

Control Variable(s)

86.

The plant has blue flowers is an example of . . .

a)

quantitative observation

b)

qualitative observation

c)

inference

87.

The price of gasoline is unreasonable is a(n) . . .

a)

Inference

b)

Quantiative Observation

c)

Qualitative Observation

88.

Which characteristic of life describes a seed germinating and becoming a plant?

a)

all living things grow and develop

b)

all living things have genetic information (DNA)

c)

all living things maintain a stable environment

d)

all living things require energy

89.

Plants need a constant supply of sun energy in order to photosynthesize. This would be an example of which characteristic of life?

a)

grow and develop

b)

genetic code

c)

obtain and use energy

d)

reproduce

90.
Which observation is quantitative?
a)
It is 5 cm long
b)
It is smooth
c)
It looks red
d)
It is dry
91.
Dolphins have smooth skin.
a)
quantitative observation
b)
qualitative observation
92.
Dolphins eat the equivalent of 4% of their body mass each day.
a)
quantitative observation
b)
qualitative observation
93.

The table top is smooth.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

94.

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

95.

The cell phone is ringing....

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

96.

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

97.

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

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

98.
It tastes sweet.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
99.
The flower has 6 petals.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
100.
The liquid is a pink color.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
101.
It makes a loud crackling sound.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
102.
The leaf is 5mm wide.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
103.
There are 75 trees in the forest. 
a)
Qualitative 
b)
Quantitative
104.
The plant has grown 4 cm since yesterday.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
105.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
106.
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
107.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
108.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
109.
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
110.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
111.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
112.
A student wants to test the effects of type 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
113.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
114.
On what axis should the independent variable always be?
a)
X
b)
Y
115.
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 are the controlled variables?
a)
Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
116.
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
117.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
118.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was controlled?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
119.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
120.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
121.
The data collected supports which of the following questions that Squidward could have tested?
a)
Which song does the audience prefer?
b)
Which instrument does the audience like best?
c)
Which reed length creates the best sound?
d)
How do applause affect performance?
122.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
123.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
124.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
125.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
126.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
hypothesis
127.
Observations made during an experiment are considered:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
128.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
129.
The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect 
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control variable
130.
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. What variables should be kept constant/controlled? 
a)
type of plant, flower pot,  soil, and amount of sunlight
b)
water, apple juice, milk
c)
only the amount of sunlight
d)
type of plant only
131.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
b)
To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
c)
It is what has always been done
132.
Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?
a)
Color
b)
Smell
c)
6.84 cm
d)
texture
133.
Explaining the color of a chemical would be what kind of observation?
a)
Qualitative 
b)
Quanitative
134.
What is the part of the experiment that is left alone or “natural", and is used to compare back to?
a)
Independent Variable
b)
Dependent Variable
c)
Control Group
d)
Experimental Group 
135.
What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Control group 
d)
Hypothesis
136.
What is a factor that changes because of what the experimenter does?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Control Group
d)
Hypothesis
137.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube
a)
Amount of water 
b)
Height of Ice cube
c)
Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height 
d)
Size of the ice cube
138.
The following statement is a hypothesis formed about marsh grass: 
If the amount of nitrogen marsh grass receives is increased, then the height of the grass will increase, because nitrogen is an essential nutrient needed for marsh grass to grow.
What is the independent variable of the statement above? 
a)
Height of grass
b)
Amount of nitrogen
c)
Essential nutrient
d)
Amount of growth
139.
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that an elephant makes?
a)
drawing conclusions
b)
making observations
c)
interpreting data
d)
making a hypothesis
140.
A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is
a)
the male alligators
b)
the incubator
c)
the gender of the alligator
d)
the temperature
141.
A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is
a)
the size of the baby alligators
b)
the gender of the baby alligators
c)
the incubator
d)
the temperature
142.
When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are
a)
drawing conclusions
b)
forming a hypothesis
c)
asking questions
d)
making observations
143.
In this graph, what is the independent variable? 
a)
Population
b)
Day
c)
Species 5
144.
In this graph, what is the dependent variable? 
a)
Walla Walla Island
b)
Time
c)
Number of Deer
145.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
146.
This step comes after ask a question:
a)
Record your results
b)
Design and perform an experiment
c)
Form an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
147.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.
a)
Diameter of the ball
b)
Force acting on the ball
c)
Height that the ball bounces
d)
Height from which the ball is dropped
148.
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
d)
Color of the plant's leaves
149.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
150.
When collecting data, where do we put it first?
a)
data table
b)
graph
c)
anywhere on the paper
d)
we just memorize it
151.
What do you do to test a hypothesis?
a)
Guess
b)
Design an experiment
c)
Create a spreadsheet with data
d)
Publish a scientific paper
152.
This type of VARIABLE is kept the SAME for both experimental and Control Groups
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control (Constant)
d)
Inference
153.
This type of VARIABLE is kept the SAME for both experimental and Control Groups
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control (Constant)
d)
Inference
154.
The classroom has 1 teacher and 27 students. WHAT KIND OF OBSERVATION IS THIS?
a)
QUANTITATIVE
b)
QUALITATIVE
c)
INFERENCE
155.
Our classroom has light green walls and a tan colored floor. WHAT KIND OF OBSERVATION IS THIS?
a)
QUANTITATIVE
b)
QUALITATIVE
c)
INFERENCE
156.
Which is the Quantitative Observation? 
a)
There is 1 roller coaster
b)
The track is blue green in color.
c)
There are many people.
157.
A company wants to sell more sports drinks so they decide to add more sugar.  For Group A they give them gatorade with an added teaspoon of sugar. For Group B they give them plain gatorade without adding sugar. Which Group is the CONTROL GROUP?
a)
Group A
b)
Group B
c)
The Gatorade
d)
The Company
158.

A factor in an experiment that stays the same.

a)

control group

b)

constant variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

experimental group

159.
In the experiment shown, plant A received 50 mL of coke each day, plant B received 50 mL of juice, and plant C received 50 mL of water.  Every day for one week, plant growth was measured.  Which group served as the control group?
a)
Plant A
b)
Plant B
c)
Plant C
d)
There was no control group
160.

What is the group in an experiment that receives treatment with the independent variable?

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

161.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted (left out).

a)

experimental group

b)

control group

162.

Noticing or describing events in a careful, orderly way

a)

Theory

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Inference

d)

Observations

163.

A scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested with an experiment

a)

Theory

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Conclusion

d)

Data

164.

Conditions that are the SAME between the control and experimental groups

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Constant Variables

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Data

165.

The test group in which the independent variable is changed

a)

Control Group

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Experimental Group

d)

Constant

166.

The group which does not get the independent variable; "normal" conditions

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group

167.

Descriptive information; characteristics that cannot be expressed as a number

a)

Qualitative data (Categorical)

b)

Measurements

c)

Quantitative data

d)

Variables

168.
Which of the following questions would be an appropriate SCIENTIFIC question that could be tested by experimentation?
a)
Which type of bread goes moldy the fastest?
b)
Where do we go when we die?
c)
Is it a sin to transplant pig hearts into humans?
d)
Are llamas less valuable than camels?
169.
While PERFORMING AN EXPERIMENT, it is important to:
a)
change the control setup
b)
test many different variables at the same time
c)
reach a conclusion
d)
record observations and measurements
170.

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

a)

I think

b)

My guess

c)

If... then

d)

No idea

171.

What a hypothesis?

a)

an explanation about what you observed

b)

using your 5 senses to gather data

c)

the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

d)

an educated guess about what will happen in the experiment.

172.

Which hypothesis is written corrctly?

a)

If the amount of sleep is changed then 8hrs will help you do better in class.

b)

If the amount of sleep is changed then it will affect how you do in class.

c)

I think the amount of sleep will affect how you do in class.

173.

Which hypothesis is written correctly?

a)

I think that a good breakfast will help you stay focused longer.

b)

If your breakfast is changed then one will help you stay focused longer.

c)

if your breakfast is changed then eggs will help you stay focused longer.

174.

When is a hypothesis written?

a)

before you decide on a question

b)

after the experiment

c)

after the conclusion

d)

before the experiment

175.

the group that receives the experimental treatment

a)

scientific method

b)

data

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

176.

a series of steps that involves observing and answering questions, forming hypotheses, conducting controlled experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions

a)

scientific methodology

b)

experimental group

c)

data

d)

prediction

177.

evidence; information gathered from observation

a)

conclusion

b)

data

c)

hypothesis

d)

control group

178.

the group that receives the experimental treatment

a)

scientific method

b)

data

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

179.

possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question

a)

prediction

b)

hypothesis

c)

conclusion

d)

scientific methodology

180.

the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

a)

observation

b)

data

c)

experiment

d)

variable

181.

an experiment in which only one variable is changes

a)

controlled experiment

b)

hypothesis

c)

observation

d)

control group

182.

a factor of interest that can or can not change in an experiment

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

c)

data

d)

variable

183.

the group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group EXCEPT for one independent variable

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

c)

variable

d)

hypothesis

184.

factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called the manipulated variable

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

quantitative data

d)

qualitative data

185.

variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; also called the responding variable

a)

quantitative data

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

qualitative data

186.

data that is descriptive and involve characteristics that cannot usually be measured

a)

qualitative data

b)

quantitative data

c)

data

d)

independent variable

187.

data collected as numbers obtained by counting or measuring

a)

qualitative data

b)

independent variable

c)

quantitative data

d)

dependent variable

188.

a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know

a)

inference

b)

theory

c)

bias

d)

variable

189.

a well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses, enabling scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations

a)

inference

b)

theory

c)

bias

d)

variable

190.

particular preference or point of view that is personal rather than scientific

a)

inference

b)

theory

c)

bias

d)

variable

191.

Yaara wants to determine if amount of fertilizer impacts grass growth

What is the Independent Variable?

a)

amount of fertilizer

b)

type of fertilizer

c)

grass growth

d)

type of grass

192.

Yaara wants to determine if amount of fertilizer impacts grass growth

What is the Dependent Variable?

a)

amount of fertilizer

b)

type of fertilizer

c)

grass growth

d)

type of grass

193.

Randall wants to know if the amount of salt in the water has an effect on his goldfish. What is the independent variable?

a)

amount of water

b)

number of goldfish

c)

amount of salt

d)

health of the goldfish

194.

Marilu wants to know the effect of the amount of pesticides on the size of apples

What is the independent variable?

a)

amount of pesticides

b)

size of apples

c)

amount of apples

d)

amount of pests

195.

Marilu wants to know the effect of the amount of pesticides on the size of apples

What is the dependent variable?

a)

amount of pesticides

b)

size of apples

c)

amount of apples

d)

amount of pests

196.

Mohammed wants to know if the deer population is influenced by the size of the wolf population.

What is the independent variable?

a)

number of deer

b)

number of wolves

c)

size of the deer

d)

size of the wolves

197.

Mohammed wants to know if the deer population is influenced by the size of the wolf population.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

number of deer

b)

number of wolves

c)

size of the deer

d)

size of the wolves

198.

Jose wants to know if the diet of a rat affects the body weight of the rat.

What is the independent variable?

a)

diet of a rat

b)

body weight

c)

weight of food

d)

number of rats

199.

Jose wants to know if the diet of a rat affects the body weight of the rat.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

diet of a rat

b)

body weight

c)

weight of food

d)

number of rats

200.

Nooria wants to know if the sunflowers grow taller if they are exposed to more sunlight. What is the independent variable?

a)

sunflower height

b)

amount of sunlight

c)

type of sunflower

d)

amount of water

201.

Nooria wants to know if the sunflowers grow taller if they are exposed to more sunlight. What is the dependent variable?

a)

sunflower height

b)

amount of sunlight

c)

type of sunflower

d)

amount of water

202.

Suri wants to know if the temperature of a nest will impact the number of lizards born male vs. female. What is the independent variable?

a)

nest temperature

b)

number of eggs

c)

number of male vs. female lizards

d)

number of lizards

203.

Suri wants to know if the temperature of a nest will impact the number of lizards born male vs. female. What is the dependent variable?

a)

nest temperature

b)

number of eggs

c)

number of male vs. female lizards born

d)

number of lizards

204.

Xavier wants to know if their will be more different types of cacti found growing in the park near his house if there is a decrease in rainfall.

What is the independent variable?

a)

amount of rainfall

b)

types of cacti

c)

size of cacti

d)

number of parks

205.

Xavier wants to know if their will be more different types of cacti found growing in the park near his house if there is a decrease in rainfall.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

amount of rainfall

b)

types of cacti

c)

size of cacti

d)

number of parks

206.

The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

a)

Constant

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Independent Variable

207.
The variable the is changed on purpose is..
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
208.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
209.
Its one of the independent variables that is use for comparison, does not get any change, original or plain variable.
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
210.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?
a)
Brand of paper towel
b)
Amount of water absorbed
211.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?
a)
brand of paper towel
b)
amount of water absorbed
212.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the independent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how long the laundry takes

213.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the dependent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how clean the clothes are

214.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the independent variable?

a)

time on social media

b)

computer skills

215.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?

a)

popularity

b)

grades

216.

Maddie wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the independent variable?

a)

weight of dog

b)

number of puppies

217.

Maddies wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the dependent variable?

a)

type of dog

b)

number of puppies

218.

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the dependent variable?

a)

time to run a mile

b)

amount of exercise

219.

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the independent variable?

a)

distance

b)

amount of exercise

220.

Julie wants to know the effect of studying 10 minutes extra each day on her Math. What is the dependent variable?

a)

her math grade

b)

studying 10 extra minutes

221.

What month was the coldest?

a)

February

b)

April

c)

August

d)

October

222.

What was the average weight in 2018?

a)

90 kg

b)

70 kg

c)

40 kg

d)

30 kg

223.

How many errors were made in June?

a)

100

b)

80

c)

60

d)

40

224.

What is the rainfall total for May?

a)

60 mm

b)

50 mm

c)

30 mm

d)

20 mm

225.
How many people were surveyed?
a)
20
b)
10
c)
18
d)
8
226.

Which continent has 36% of the wild cats?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

227.

Look at the bar graph, "Nicest Fruit". What does the y-axis show?

a)

Types of fruit

b)

Number of people.

228.

Look at the bar graph, "Nicest Fruit". What does the x-axis show?

a)

Types of fruit

b)

The number of people.

229.

Which day of the week had the lowest temperature?

a)

Monday

b)

Thursday

c)

Tuesday

d)

Wednesday

230.
When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
a)
energy metabolism
b)
growth and development
c)
response to stimuli
d)
having cells
231.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

232.

Maintaining a stable internal

environment is called

a)

homeostasis

b)

equilibrium

c)

balance

d)

evenness

233.
A reaction to a stimulus is a ______________.
a)
hiccup
b)
response
c)
metabolism
d)
homeostasis
234.

Identify the characteristic: when you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6oF.

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow and develop

235.

Identify the characteristic: 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 and develop

236.
The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is the....
a)
organ
b)
organ system
c)
cell
d)
tissue
237.

A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things reproduce

b)

All living things maintain homeostasis

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things grow

238.

Which characteristic is shown: A plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day.

a)

Grow and develop

b)

Respond to a stimulus

c)

Acquire and use energy

d)

Reproduce

239.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation?

a)

birds migrating during the winter months

b)

the total sum of all the chemical reactions in your body

c)

humans evolving the ability to digest lactose (sugar in milk)

d)

the ability of dolphins to communicate in aquatic environments

240.

The following list represents characteristics of a living thing :

a)

made of cells, has lungs, can reproduce

b)

made of cells, grows and develops, uses energy

c)

has similar chemicals, makes noises, made of cells

241.

Which item listed is NOT a characteristic of life?

a)

adjusting to stimuli

b)

getting and using energy

c)

growing and developing

d)

breathing

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