Bio Unit 1 (ch. 1-3)

Which term describes a conceptual scheme in science that is strongly supported, has not yet been found incorrect, and is based on the results of many observations?

• experimental results

• scientific theory or principle

• descriptive research

• an experiment

Which list correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization (hierarchical organization)?

• organ, tissue, organism, organ system

• tissue, organ, organ system, organism

• atom, molecule, organelle, cell

• molecule, cell, organelle, atom

• atom, tissue, molecule, organ

Which list correctly indicates a sequence of increasing biological organization (hierarchical organization)?

• biosphere, community, ecosystem, population, species

• species, ecosystem, community, population, biosphere

• species, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

• community, population, species, biosphere, ecosystem

Which list correctly indicates the levels of classification when organizing diversity (from most general to most specific)?

• kingdom, phylum, domain, class

• domain, kingdom, phylum, class

• order, family, genus, species

• genus, family, species, order

• species, domain, family, kingdom

What are the characteristics of living things?

• organization

• acquire materials and energy

• respond

• reproduce and develop

• adaptation

Living organisms are characterized by:

• evolving over time

• adapting to the environment

• displaying homeostatic controls

• none of the answers are correct

A hypothesis is tested by:

• analysis of results

• a prediction

• formulation of a theory

• experimentation

Which of the following correctly list the steps of the scientific method?

• observation, gather info, form hypothesis, experiment, analyze results, conclusion

• observation, form hypothesis, analyze results, experiment, gather info, conclusion

• form hypothesis, gather info, analyze results, conclusion, observation, experiment

• gather info, form hypothesis, analyze results, observation, conclusion, experiment

If you place the corner of a paper towel into a droplet of water, the water moves across the paper towel. Which of the following would explain this movement of water?

• surface tension

• cohesion

• adhesion

• evaporation

Which of the following elements is NOT one of the six most common elements in living organisms?

• carbon

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

• iron