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Unit 1.1 Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine Michael, Hannah, and Aria are conducting a science experiment. Which variable do they decide to deliberately change to see its effect on the results?

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Independent variable

c)

Control variable

d)

Constant variable

2.

During a science experiment, Sophia and Liam are curious to find out which variable they should measure or observe to see the results. What is this variable called?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Controlled variable

d)

Manipulated variable

3.

Hannah, Lily, and Henry are exploring the world around them! Which of the following best describes what they are doing when they make an observation?

a)

A guess based on prior knowledge

b)

Information gathered using the senses

c)

A conclusion drawn from data

d)

A prediction about future events

4.

Mason, Liam, and Kai are on a science adventure! They want to see the tiniest details on the surface of a bug’s wing. Which type of microscope should they use to create highly detailed images using beams of electrons?

a)

Dissecting microscope

b)

Compound light microscope

c)

Scanning electron microscope

d)

Transmission electron microscope

5.

Grace and Jackson are looking at a line graph in science class. They notice the data points are going upward from left to right. What kind of trend are they seeing?

a)

Decreasing trend

b)

Constant trend

c)

Increasing trend

d)

No trend

6.

Grace, James, and Maya are curious about the tiny details inside a cell. Which microscope should they use to view the internal structures of thinly sliced cells at super high magnification?

a)

Dissecting microscope

b)

Compound light microscope

c)

Scanning electron microscope

d)

Transmission electron microscope

7.

Mason, Aria, and Isla are working on a science project and want to show how many books each of them read last month. Which type of graph should they use to best compare their results?

a)

To show changes over time

b)

To compare quantities among different groups

c)

To display the parts of a whole

d)

To show the relationship between two variables

8.

Emma and Mason are observing a plant in their classroom. Which of the following statements is an inference?

a)

The plant is green.

b)

The plant is 10 cm tall.

c)

The plant needs water because its leaves are drooping.

d)

The plant has five leaves.

9.

Ava and Emma are looking at a graph in science class. They notice the graph shows a straight horizontal line. What does this tell them about the data?

a)

Increasing trend

b)

Decreasing trend

c)

Constant trend

d)

Fluctuating trend

10.

Zoe and Mia are on a science adventure, trying to observe the tiny surface details of a small insect in three dimensions. Which microscope should they use for the best 3D view?

a)

Dissecting microscope

b)

Compound light microscope

c)

Scanning electron microscope

d)

Transmission electron microscope

11.

Henry and Maya are in the science lab. Henry adds a mysterious chemical to a solution, and Maya exclaims, "Wow, the solution turned blue!" Is Maya making an observation or an inference?

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

12.

Abigail and Liam are in the science lab, trying to decide which microscope to use for their project. Which of the following best describes the main difference between a dissecting microscope and a compound light microscope?

a)

Dissecting microscopes use electrons, compound light microscopes use light.

b)

Dissecting microscopes provide lower magnification and are used for larger specimens.

c)

Compound light microscopes are only used for living organisms.

d)

Dissecting microscopes can view internal cell structures.

13.

Abigail and Michael are tracking the height of their sunflower plants every week to see how fast they grow. Which type of graph would best help them display their plant height data over several weeks?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

Scatter plot

14.

Ava and Daniel are curious about how sunlight affects plant growth. They decide to set up an experiment to find out. Which is the independent variable in their experiment?

a)

Amount of sunlight

b)

Type of plant

c)

Amount of water

d)

Height of plant

15.

Ava, Henry, and James are looking at a bar graph that shows the number of students who prefer different types of fruit. If apples have the tallest bar, what can you infer?

a)

Apples are the least preferred fruit.

b)

Apples are the most preferred fruit.

c)

Apples are not preferred at all.

d)

Apples and oranges are equally preferred.

16.

Sophia and Mason are peering through a microscope in their science lab. Suddenly, they spot a super-detailed, black-and-white image showing the cell’s inner secrets! Which type of microscope do you think they’re using?

a)

Dissecting microscope

b)

Compound light microscope

c)

Scanning electron microscope

d)

Transmission electron microscope

17.

Grace, Priya, and Benjamin are investigating how temperature changes over time using a line graph. If they want to spot a decreasing trend, what should they look for?

a)

Look for a line that moves upward from left to right.

b)

Look for a line that remains flat.

c)

Look for a line that moves downward from left to right.

d)

Look for a line with no clear direction.

18.

During a science class, Zoe and Benjamin are examining a mysterious sample under a microscope. They notice that it looks three-dimensional and colorful! Which microscope are they most likely using, and what kind of sample are they observing?

a)

Dissecting microscope; large, opaque specimen

b)

Compound light microscope; thin, transparent specimen

c)

Scanning electron microscope; metal-coated specimen

d)

Transmission electron microscope; ultra-thin specimen

19.

Sophia, Rohan, and Evelyn are testing different fertilizers to see which one helps their plants grow the tallest. In their experiment, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Amount of sunlight

c)

Plant growth (height or mass)

d)

Type of plant

20.

Noah, Evelyn, and Abigail are on a mission to discover the best temperature for growing bacteria colonies in their science lab! They collect data at different temperatures and plot the results on a line graph. How should they figure out which temperature is the ultimate hotspot for bacterial growth?

a)

Identify the temperature with the lowest number of colonies.

b)

Identify the temperature with the highest number of colonies.

c)

Calculate the average number of colonies across all temperatures.

d)

Ignore the data and choose a random temperature.

21.

Henry, Daniel, and Ethan are exploring different habitats and counting the number of species they find in each one. Which type of graph would be most suitable for them to use to compare the number of different species found in several habitats?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Scatter plot

c)

Pie chart

d)

Line graph

22.

Imagine Isla, Priya, and Mason are conducting a science experiment. What is the main role of the independent variable in their experiment?

a)

It is used to record background information

b)

It is measured to see the effect of changes

c)

It is kept constant throughout the experiment

d)

It is deliberately changed by the experimenter

23.

Grace, Luna, and Charlotte are setting up a science experiment. Which of the following best describes a controlled variable in their experiment?

a)

The variable that is measured

b)

The variable that is not recorded

c)

The variable that is kept constant

d)

The variable that is changed by the experimenter

24.

William and Maya are in science class, trying to observe the tiny details of a thin specimen under their compound light microscope. What do they typically need to do to make those details stand out?

a)

Staining the specimen

b)

Coating the specimen with metal

c)

Using a vacuum chamber

d)

Freezing the specimen

25.

Anika and Harper are setting up a science experiment. Why do they decide to use a control variable in their experiment?

a)

To measure the outcome of the experiment

b)

To ensure that only one variable is tested at a time

c)

To change the conditions of the experiment

d)

To record background information

26.

Grace and Kai are curious about the tiny creatures swimming in a drop of pond water. Which microscope should they use to watch these living cells in action?

a)

Scanning electron microscope

b)

Transmission electron microscope

c)

Compound light microscope

d)

Dissecting microscope

27.

Olivia and Ethan are examining a thin slice of onion under a microscope. They want to see the cell walls and nuclei clearly. Which microscope should they use for the best view of these internal structures?

a)

Dissecting microscope

b)

Transmission electron microscope

c)

Compound light microscope

d)

Scanning electron microscope

28.

Lucas and Mia are designing an experiment to test how different amounts of fertilizer affect plant growth. What should they keep the same for all plants to make sure their results are fair?

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Height of the plants

c)

Number of leaves

d)

Amount of sunlight

29.

What is the title of the graph?

(a)  

30.

What information can be found on the x-axis?

a)

The Title

b)

The Year

c)

The Number of Hippos

d)

The Type of Hippo

31.

What information can be found on the y-axis?

a)

The Number of Hippos

b)

The Year

c)

The Type of Hippos

d)

The Title

32.

What is the independent variable?

4 lines
33.

Which is the dependent variable?

a)

The Number of Hippos

b)

The Year

34.

In 2010, what was the population of hippopotamus?

(a)  

35.

The minimum hippo population was recorded in the year (a)   .

36.

In which year did the hippo population reach 30 in number?

a)

2005

b)

2008

c)

2009

d)

2010

37.
A microscope is an instrument that.
a)
makes faraway objects look closer.
b)
makes small objects appear larger.
c)
decreases the size of small objects.
d)
increases the size of small objects.
38.

This image shows the detailed 3-D surface of a COVID-19 virus. Which microscope was used to get this image?

a)

Transmission Electron

b)

Dissecting

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Compound

39.

This image shows a group of bacterial cells. How can you tell that a compound microscope was used to get this image?

a)

The image is 3-D showing the inside of the cells

b)

The image is 2-D showing multiple whole cells

c)

The image is 3-D showing a detailed surface

d)

The image is 2-D showing the inside of the cells

40.

If a scientist wants to examine the inner structures of a single stomach cell, which microscope would be best to use?

a)

Scanning Electron

b)

Dissecting

c)

Compound

d)

Transmission Electron

41.

A scientist wants to study up-close how spiders walk...what is the best microscope that could be used to do this?

a)

Dissecting

b)

Scanning Electron

c)

Transmission Electron

d)

Compound

42.

Which description best fits the image?

a)

A low power scope used light to show details of the cell

b)

A high power scope used electrons to show the surface of the cell

c)

A medium power scope used light to show details of the cell

d)

A high power scope used electrons to show inside the cell

43.

Which microscope would be most suitable for studying the overall shape and structure of a small insect?

a)

Compound

b)

Dissecting

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Transmission Electron

44.

Choose which 2 microscopes COULD produce 2-D images:

a)

Dissecting

b)

Compound

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Transmission Electron

45.

Choose which 2 microscopes COULD produce 3-D images:

a)

Dissecting

b)

Compound

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Transmission Electron

46.

Choose which 2 microscopes have HIGH power:

a)

Dissecting

b)

Compound

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Transmission Electron

47.

Choose which microscope has LOW power:

a)

Compound

b)

Scanning Electron

c)

Transmission Electron

d)

Dissecting

48.

Choose which microscope has MEDIUM power:

a)

Dissecting

b)

Compound

c)

Scanning Electron

d)

Transmission Electron

49.

Choose which 2 microscopes use electrons to produce an image:

a)

Scanning

b)

Compound

c)

Dissecting

d)

Transmission

50.

Choose which 2 microscopes use light to produce an image:

a)

Scanning Electron

b)

Transmission Electron

c)

Dissecting

d)

Compound

51.

This image shows the inner structures of a bone cell. Which microscope was used to produce this image?

a)

Scanning Electron

b)

Dissecting

c)

Compound

d)

Transmission Electron

52.

Which 2 microscopes would NOT be used to see a living organism?

a)

Dissecting

b)

Scanning Electron

c)

Transmission Electron

d)

Compound

53.

A scientist wants to study a whole feather in a little bit more detail using light...which microscope would be best to sue?

a)

Compound

b)

Scanning Electron

c)

Dissecting

d)

Transmission Electron

54.

A scientist wants to study some living cells from a piece of onion skin using light. Which microscope would she use?

a)

Compound

b)

Transmission Electron

c)

Dissecting

d)

Scanning Electron

55.
Which microscope took a 3D image of this fly's head?
a)
Compound Light
b)
Transmission Electron
c)
Dissecting
d)
Scanning Electron
56.
Which microscope would you use to see the outside of a bee with a magnification under 100X. 
a)
Compound Light
b)
Scanning Electron
c)
Dissecting
d)
Transmission Electron
57.

What type of microscope was used to view this image?

a)

Compound light microscope

b)

Scanning electron microscope

c)

Transmission electron microscope

d)

Dissecting microscope

58.

What microscope was used to view this image?

a)

Transmission Electron Microscope

b)

Compound Light Microscope

c)

Scanning Electron Microscope

d)

Dissecting Microscope

59.

What microscope was used to view this image?

a)

Transmission Electron Microscope

b)

Compound Light Microscope

c)

Scanning Electron Microscope

d)

Dissecting Microscope

60.

What microscope was used to view this image?

a)

Transmission Electron Microscope

b)

Compound Light Microscope

c)

Scanning Electron Microscope

d)

Dissecting Microscope

61.

What microscope was used to view this image?

a)

Transmission Electron Microscope

b)

Compound Light Microscope

c)

Scanning Electron Microscope

d)

Dissecting Microscope

62.

In ecological graphs, what does the x-axis typically represent?

a)

The title of the graph

b)

The y-axis

c)

The independent variable

d)

The dependent variable

63.

When interpreting a line graph in biology, what does the y-axis typically represent?

a)

The independent variable

b)

The dependent variable

c)

The control group

d)

The x-axis

64.

What is the dependent variable on this graph?

a)

Year

b)

Number of Visitors

c)

None of these

65.

In which year did exactly 60 students have scholarships?

a)

2014

b)

2010

c)

2012

66.

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

a)

$16

b)

$17

c)

$18

d)

$19

67.

Which runner stopped for a rest?

a)

Albert

b)

Bob

c)

Charlie

68.

What is the BEST title for this graph?

a)

The Relationship between Time Spent Studying and Test Grades

b)

The effect of Time Spent Studying and Test Grades

c)

Time Spent Studying

d)

Test Grades

69.

What is the best TITLE for this graph?

a)

The effect of missed free throws on wins

b)

The relationship between missed free throws and wins

c)

Number of missed free throws

d)

Number of wins

70.
What is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable?
a)
As time increase, distance decreases
b)
As time increases, distance increases
c)
As time decreases, distance decreases
d)
As time decreases, distance increases
71.
What would be the best scale for this data?
Days
      Cm
  1            1.0
  2            3.5
  3            5.0
  4            8.5
a)
count by fives to 10
b)
count by tens to 100
c)
count by ones to 5
d)
count by ones to 10
72.
The Independent/Manipulated Variable goes on the ___ axis
a)
x
b)
y
73.
The Dependent/Responding Variable goes on the ___ axis
a)
x
b)
y
74.
Which would go on the y-axis?
a)
Time
b)
# of Bacteria 
75.
If I was only going to graph the data for the Amoebae, which would go on the x-axis?
a)
Type of biocrust
b)
# of Amoebae
76.

What conclusion can be made from this graph?

a)

The gummy bear did not change mass after 24 hours of being submerged in water.

b)

The gummy bear grew the longest in length after being submerged in vinegar.

c)

Gummy bears change color when they are submerged in different liquids.

77.

Name a controlled variable (constant) for this experiment.

a)

the type of solution in each container

b)

The amount of solution used in each container

c)

the length of the gummy bear after it was submerged

78.

What is the independent variable of this experiment based on this graph?

a)

the color of the gummy bear

b)

the different types of solutions used to submerge the gummy bears.

c)

the length of the gummy bears after they were submerged in different liquids

79.
T11 - What can you infer about the temperature for E.coli bacterial growth?
a)
E. coli does not grow well at low and high temperatures.
b)
E coli will continue to grow at very high temperatures.
c)
E.coli grows best at very low temperatures
d)
E.coli grows best at very high temperatures.
80.

What does this graph show?

a)

That the rate of photosynthesis is highest when levels of carbon dioxide and light are both low

b)

That the rate of photosynthesis is highest when levels of carbon dioxide and light are both high

c)

That the rate of photosynthesis is highest when levels of carbon dioxide are high and light levels are low

d)

That the rate of photosynthesis is highest when levels of carbon dioxide are low and light levels are high