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Question #1
In the scientific method, which step follows the making of logical predictions based on the hypothesis?
A.
formulate the hypothesis
B.
interpret results
C.
conduct experiment
D.
ask the question clearly
Question #2
A scientific theory is an initial guess formulated by scientists to initiate an investigation.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #3
An experiment was designed to test the effects of cell phone use on the incidence of brain tumor. Two similar sized groups of randomly chosen persons were chosen. One group was asked to use cell phones and the other group was not allowed to use cell phones. Brain tumor incidence was monitored. In the experiment above, which is the independent variable?
A.
incidence of brain tumor
B.
number of persons in the groups
C.
whether cell phone is used or not
D.
time it takes for brain tumor to occur
Question #4
Which is the experimental group?
A.
Group of persons monitoring the incidence of brain tumor
B.
Group of persons who develop brain tumor
C.
Group of persons not using cell phones
D.
Group of persons using cell phones
Question #5
Which is the control group?
A.
Group of persons using cell phones
B.
Group of persons who did not develop brain tumor
C.
Group of persons not using cell phones
D.
Group of persons who develop brain tumor
Question #6
Which is the dependent variable?
A.
incidence of brain tumor
B.
whether cell phone is used or not
C.
time it takes for brain tumor to occur
D.
number of persons in the group
Question #7
To be a useful scientific hypothesis, which characteristics are most essential?
A.
true & practical
B.
simple & easy to measure
C.
testable & can be shown to be false
D.
precise & accurate
Question #8
When experimental results do not match the predictions,
A.
repeat the experiment
B.
throw a tantrum
C.
support the hypothesis
D.
reject the hypothesis
Question #9
Which variable is being measured or observed while conducting the experiment?
A.
dependent variable
B.
C.
independent variable
Question #10
Which type of evidence is most reliable?
A.
epidemiological data
B.
results from a controlled experiment
C.
anecdotal testimony from a celebrity
D.
observational/comparative analysis
Question #11
Which is true about life?
A.
Animals, Plants, and bacteria are all alive.
B.
Plants are not alive because they don't move.
C.
Bacteria are not considered alive because they are extremely small.
D.
Animals are the only living organism because they can breath and move.
Question #12
Living forms, being extremely orderly systems, are natural exceptions to the second law of energy (law of entropy).
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #13
Which level in the organization of life is formed when molecular complexes and organelles combine together in an orderly manner?
A.
cell
B.
atom
C.
population
D.
molecule
Question #14
Life forms are "creatures of habit" which tend to resist change imposed on them by environment.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #15
Each kind of life form exhibits life-defining characteristic to ensure its _________________________________?
A.
superiority over all other beings
B.
continued existence on earth
C.
designated role in our ecosystem is fulfilled
Question #16
Which is NOT a trait associated with life?
A.
extremely orderly
B.
sealed off from environment
C.
use energy
D.
self-regulate
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