Bio - Chapter 1: Science of Biology Test

Which axis does the independent variable go on?

• X-Axis

• Y-Axis

Information gathered from experiments or observations is known as....

• Inferences.

• hypotheses.

• data.

• variables.

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

What is an educated guess?

• Hypothesis
• Theory
• Fact

This is the process of gathering information about events or processes in a careful, orderly way using our 5 senses

• data
• inference
• hypothesis
• observation

How long did it take this object to travel 10 m?

• 0 s
• 10 s
• 15 s
• 20 s

A pill bug (roly poly) eats a carrot. What characteristics of life does this demonstrate? 

• All living things contain cells
• All living things use energy
• All living things maintain homeostasis
• All living things grow

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses are called _____.

• Scientific inquiry

• Scientific method

• Homeostasis

• Organization of Life

Scientist that disproved spontaneous generation once and for all.

• Pasteur

• Redi

• Spallanzani

• Mendel

Which day of the week had the lowest high and low temperature?

• Monday
• Thursday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday