biology

oxygen roots bark carbohydrates carbon dioxide cellulose

1,6,5,3,2,4

The Natural World extends beyond the limits of the Living World. Rank these categories from the largest and most inclusive to the smallest and most specific. solar system universe galaxy earth

3,1,2,4

establishing variables loosely collecting information being curious about a phenomena carrying out an experiment forming the hypothesis

3,2,1,5,4

Place these in order from the smallest to the largest. electron chemical element nucleus of an atom quark

3,2,4,1

Place these in a sequence from small to large. primates lipoprotein asia phosphate consumers skin southern hemisphere sensory systems siberia

5,2,8,1,6,3,9,4,7

organism community organ system tissue atom biosphere organ ecosystem molecule cell population organelle

8,10,7,5,1,12,6,11,2,4,9,3

Check all of the following phrases the are correct definitions of a scientific theory.

An explanation that has held up over time, Something supported by considerable evidence Widely accepted & reflecting broad agreement

anterior pituitary

FSH and LH

A control group differs from an experimental group

By the independent variable

White blood cells are produced

from bone marrow stem cells

milkyway

galaxy

Our species is called Homo sapiens. The first word refers to which taxonomical grouping?

genus

Indicate each of the following groups that is by definition a population.

herd of bison

Since some animals are carrion feeders and others feed on dead plant material, which of the following terms describe the ways that animals obtain energy? Check all that apply.

heterotrophic, consumer, decomposer

Which of the following is not true about a hypothesis?

it can be proven to be true

carbohydrates

macromolecule

A flower on a plant represents which level of organization?

organ

lungs

organ

Science that studies forces, motions, and energy

physics

earth

planet

Members of one species in one place at one time

populations

corpus luteum

progesterone

The shape of a virus is determined by its

protein coat

Cat

species

Prior to the actual design of an experiment, what is the most important thing a scientist must do...

statistical analysis

Which of the following reflects the correct order for a scientific experiment?

Form Hypothesis - Identify Variables - Design Test - Collect Data - Analyze Findings - Propose Conclusion

Hypothalamus

GnRH

Check all the items that are true about "Science"

It is a human activity It tries to make sense of the Natural World

the host range of a virus is

the type of organisms or cells that a virus can infect.

What is the point of the levels of organization?

They show the relationships between every important part of the Natural World

definitions of a scientific theory.

Ties together multiple observations Is consistent with other major scientific ideas based on repeated confirmation

When cells in an organism associate with each other they form ___.

tissues

The ultimate goal of all scientific research is...

Understanding the Natural World

Widely accepted & reflecting broad agreement

adaptation

What Kingdom do humans belong to?

animalia

A molecule that stimulates an immune system reaction by B cells and T cells is termed a(n)

antigen

What are the parts of Earth's biosphere?

arctic ice sheet South American rain forest inside your small intestines inside your small intestines Himalayan mountain top

Asexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction in that

asexual reproduction produces offspring that are virtually identical.

Science that studies celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

astronomy

Which of the following terms describe the ways that bacteria obtain energy?

autotrophic, heterotrophic, producer, consumer, decomposer

The phenomenon through which populations of organisms change over several generations is termed ____.

biological evolution

taiga

biome

Geographical areas with characteristic climate and vegetation

biomes

The major types of ecosystems are termed

biomes

According to the levels of organization of the Natural World, check all the items that belong to the Ecological level:

biomes, populations, ecosystems

Everywhere on Earth there are biotic factors

biosphere

Human influenza viruses are usually derived from influenza viruses that infect

birds and pigs.

endocrine

body system

"Collection of organs performing a single function" refers to...

body systems

temperate region

climatic region

All the organisms interacting with each other in one area

communities

Place these processes in the sequence that they take place as part of scientific methodology.

curiosity, contemplation, careful testing, consideration of results, collection of information, conjecture, conclusion

the biosphere is defined as the portion of __________ where life exists.

earth

Science that studies the physical constitution of the our planet and its atmosphere.

earth science

Science that studies the interactions among organisms and their environment.

ecology

Everywhere on Earth there are living organisms and everything they interact with

ecosphere

Organisms and their environment

ecosystem

Organisms interacting with their physical environment is a(n) _____.

ecosystem

nitrogen

element

ovaries

estrogen and progesterone