GB2425S1 Unit 1A Test: The Study of Life

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Volume is the amount of ___________ an object takes up.

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space

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The branch of biology that studies the interaction of organisms and their environment is called ___.

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ecology

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After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...

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disposed of according to your instructor.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where Milly and Sophia set up to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

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Distance traveled by the ball

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What is the definition of biology?

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Study of life

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment in which all variables are kept constant except for the one being tested.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.