Chapter 1:
Biology: The Study of Life
Practice Test
1.
What do deer, mushrooms, and bacteria all have in common?
a.
They are all animals
b.
They are all alive
c.
They are all plants
d.
They are all the same species
Hint
2.
All life begins as a single __________.
a.
parent
b.
animal
c.
cell
d.
plant
Hint
3.
Which of the following is an organism?
a.
rock
b.
environment
c.
tree
d.
flame
Hint
4.
Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called __________.
a.
hypotheses
b.
theories
c.
experiments
d.
data
Hint
5.
What are the common steps the scientists use to gather information to solve problems?
a.
behavior studies
b.
scientific methods
c.
publications
d.
educated guesses
Hint
6.
How are hypothesis and theory similar?
a.
Theories and hypothesis are produced by experts.
b.
They are both about equally true.
c.
Neither a hypothesis nor a theory can be revised.
d.
They are both attempts to explain natural phenomena.
Hint
7.
Birds lay eggs that hatch. Over time, the hatchlings become adults. This is an example of __________.
a.
growth and development
b.
a response to a stimulus
c.
organization
d.
evolution
Hint
8.
Which variable in an experiment is a measure of the change?
a.
hypothesis
b.
independent variable
c.
dependant variable
d.
control
Hint
9.
A scientist`s testable explanation for a question or a problem is a(n) _________.
a.
inductive reasoning
b.
control
c.
hypothesis
d.
theory
Hint
10.
Which of the following questions is legitimate for science to consider?
a.
Is competition good or evil?
b.
When is religion better than philosophy?
c.
Which type of orchid flower is most beautiful?
d.
How many seals can a killer whale consume a day?
Hint
11.
Any structure, behavior, or internal process that enables an organism to respond to stimuli and better survive in an environment is known as __________.
a.
homeostasis
b.
unity within diversity
c.
an adaptation
d.
evolution
Hint
12.
Any condition in the environment that requires an organism to adjust is known as _________.
a.
an adaptation
b.
a response
c.
homeostasis
d.
a stimulus
Hint
13.
In a controlled experiment, the single factor manipulated by the researcher is the __________ variable and the responding factor that is measured is the _________ variable.
a.
dependent; independent
b.
controlled; common
c.
controlled; uncontrolled
d.
independent; dependent
Hint
14.
An experiment is a specific test of a __________.
a.
theory
b.
hypothesis
c.
variable
d.
control
Hint
15.
The regulation of an organism`s internal environment to maintain conditions suitable for life is called __________.
a.
and adaptation
b.
homeostasis
c.
unity within diversity
d.
evolution
Hint
