Unit 1 Biology

The treated couch

A new chemical to make fabric waterproof is tested. One fabric couch is tested with the chemical and another identical couch is not. Which is the experimental group? A. The amount of fabric B. The treated couch C. The new chemical D.The untreated couch

Making a prediction

A science student makes the following statement; if cows produce more milk and fed wheat, then cows that were not fed we will produce less milk. What is the student doing? A. Conducting an experiment B. Forming a hypothesis C. Drawing conclusions D.Making a prediction

Forming a hypothesis

A scientist student makes the following statement. Plant growth is affected by the color of light. What is the student doing? A. Analyzing result B. Making a prediction C. Collecting data D. Forming a hypothesis

Many different experiments are performed and repeated.

How is a scientific theory developed? A. Many different experiments are performed and repeated. B. A single experiment is performed once C. One scientist proves his hypothesis with an experiment. D. An experiment is repeated several times.

Control group

In a controlled experiment, what is the experimental group compared to? A. Source of error B. Research question C. Control group D. Experimental group

Humans will have less salmon available to eat

Plankton- shrimp-salmon-humans What will most likely happen if the plankton population decreases in this ocean system? A. Humans will have less salmon available to eat B. More salmon will move into the area C. The shrimp will completely disappear from the se D. All of the oxygen in the atmosphere will disappear

Growing crops during a drought

Societies may have different perspectives on the use of technology. Which technological concern is likely to be most relevant for people living in the red rock desert environment. A. Learning how to recycle plastic B. Developing fuel-efficient vehicles C. Growing crops during a drought D. Making water taste better

Potential unemployment

Some technologies have a number of negative affects. Which is a negative outcome of the technology of vertical farming? A. More jobs B. Decreased costs C. Increased food supply D. Potential unemployment

Overuse of pesticides

There are many methods to increase the amount of food produced. Which method is known to have a harmful effects on the health of humans. A. Genetically modified food B.Rural farms C. Vertical farms D. Overuse of pesticides

More studies will take place on the issue

Two scientists do not agree on which type of grocery bag is better for the environment. what is most likely outcome of their disagreement? A. Both types of grocery bags will be discontinued B. More studies will take place on the issue C. Some decrease in interest in the issue D. No future consensus among other scientists

They have some of the same matter

What could a dog living now and a cat live in thousands of years ago have in common? A. They have the exact same DNA B. They have the same bone structure C. They have the same amount of energy D. They have some of the same matter

Salmon eating shrimp

What is an example of the way matter cycles through the bodies of living things? A. Shrimp swimming in the ocean B. Salmon eating shrimp C. People watching salmon D. Salmon swimming in the river

A Peer review

What is it called when scientist carefully examine a new result by someone else in their field of study? A. A Peer review B. A journal C. A control group D. A conclusion

Making observations

What is it called when scientist explore the world around them? A.Scientific disagreement B. Peer review C. Making observations D.Forming a hypothesis

6.8 G

What is the average for the following set of measurements? 7.1 G, 9.8 G, 2.3 G, 8.5 G, 7.4 G, 5.7 G, A. 8.2 G B. 6.8 G C. 40.8 G D. 9.8 G

Making a prediction

What is the next step in the scientific method, following forming a hypothesis? A. Stating the question B. Conducting an experiment C. Analyzing the data D. Making a prediction

Solving problems.

What is the purpose of technology? A. Solving problems. B. Creating political pressure. C. Finding new scientific discoveries. D. Regulating the government.

To answer scientific questions accurately

What is the responsibility of a scientist? A. To answer scientific questions accurately B. To answer philosophical questions C. To be involved in politics D. To advertise new technology

Questions about the living world

What kind of questions do biologist attempt to answer? A. Questions about the meaning of existence. B. Questions about the value of science C. Questions about the living world D. Questions about the solar system

Energy from the sun

What most directly allows plankton to grow? A. Energy from Whales B. Energy from the sun C. Energy from earths motion D. Energy from movement of water

When a new, better idea is developed

When are scientific ideas modified? A. When a new, better idea is developed B. When a new scientist becomes more famous C. When people get tired of the old idea D. When there is a change in politics

Plankton populations deceasing

Which activity is most likely a result of a sudden, unexpected change in the environment? A. Plankton populations deceasing B. Crabs migrating to reproduce C. A dog mating to produce offspring D. Whales feeding on plankton

Scientist never disagree with each other

Which best describes disagreement between scientists? A. Scientist can disagree because of their unique perspectives B. Scientists who use the scientific process never disagree C. Scientists only disagree if one of them is lying D. Scientist never disagree with each other

A way to answer scientific questions

Which best describes the scientific process? A. A guess about a scientific idea B. A type of mathematics C. A group of scientists D. A way to answer scientific questions

Using pesticides

Which human activity negatively affects the stability of the environment? A. Reusing bags B. Using pesticides C. Planting trees D. Recycling waste

The GPS can tell you your position more precisely

Which is a positive affect of the technological advance of going from a compass to a GPS? A. The GPS is less accurate. B. The GPS requires for your materials to make. C.The GPS has less parts that may break. D. The GPS can tell you your position more precisely

The arctic fox changes the color of its coat when snow falls

Which is a result of a seasonal change (meaning a change that happens over and over at a certain time of year)? A. The carpe void to polluted section of Lake B. Birds migrate when a forest is destroyed C. The arctic fox changes the color of its coat when snow falls D. Grizzly bears move north when houses are built

Common house spiders need to eat insects to live

Which of the following is a testable hypothesis? A. Common house spiders need to eat insects to live B. Cougars are the best animals ever C. Slime mold might be important but they are gross and disgusting D. After careful analysis, it is concluded that parents are prettier than crows

How much water does it take to make a plastic bag?

Which question can be answered using the scientific process? A. Should the government be allowed to ban plastic bags? B. How should people be convinced to use plastic bags? C. How much water does it take to make a plastic bag? D. Should grocery stores before's to use paper bags?

What is the cause of cancer in mice?

Which question is most closely related to the field of biology? A. How do you design a cheaper automobiles. B. What is the nearest planet to earth? C. How many planets are there in the solar system? D. What is the cause of cancer in mice?

Science cannot answer questions about what people should do

Which statement best describes the limits of science? A. Science can answer only mathematical questions B. Science cannot answer questions about the natural world C. Science can answer any question D. Science cannot answer questions about what people should do

Because scientist found smoking causes cancer.

Why has society changed his view on smoking since 1960?. a. Because scientist found smoking was good for stress. B. Because scientist found smoking causes cancer. C. Because of the low cost of tobacco. D. Because of the high cost of tobacco