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BC nItro To Bio Quiz Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The variable that responds to the changes in the other variable is the ___ variable.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

2.

The variable that the experimenter (or you) control is the ___ variable.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

3.

Which one of these does NOT change during the experiment?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

4.

Which variable always goes on the y-axis (vertical)?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

5.

In the following scenario what is the Independent variable?


How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?

a)

Amount of Light

b)

Growth of plant

c)

Type of plant

d)

Soil Type

6.

In the following scenario what is the dependant variable?


How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?

a)

Amount of Light

b)

Growth of plant

c)

Type of plant

d)

Soil Type

7.

If I put on a higher factor sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?

a)

Severity of sunburn

b)

Factor of sunscreen

c)

Time spent in the sun

d)

Weather conditions

8.

If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?

a)

Batteries in the fridge

b)

Batteries on the desk

c)

Batteries in the oven

9.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

10.
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
11.

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

12.

Maintaining a stable internal

environment is called

a)

homeostasis

b)

equilibrium

c)

balance

d)

evenness

13.
Every organism must pass on its ________________, stored in DNA.
a)
metabolism
b)
response
c)
growth
d)
genetic code
14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

Identify the characteristic: A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.

a)

All living things adapt/respond to their environment

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things have cells

d)

All living things use energy

18.
How can you tell this plant is a living thing?
a)
It doesn't move.
b)
It is made up of different parts.
c)
It responds to a change in its environment.
d)
It needs shelter.
19.

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why birds fly south for the winter?

a)

Living things respond to their environment.

b)

Living things maintain internal balance.

c)

Living things are made up of units called cells.

d)

Living things are based on a universal genetic code.

20.

What is academic integrity?

a)

Using another individual's ideas or words without giving credit

b)

The use of one's own previous work in another context without citing it was used previously

c)

The commitment to and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting

d)

Crediting the author of the original work who provided you with the information or idea within the body of your paper