Question 1
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The variable that is graphed on the x-axis (horizontal axis) of a graph is the
Select one:
A. prediction
B. standardized
C. independent
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D. controlled
E. dependent
Question 2
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An approach to understanding the natural world by collecting evidence best describes
Select one:
A. theology
B. literature
C. technology
D. science
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Question 3
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If you made a list of the different illnesses you have had in your life, the type of data would be classified as
Select one:
A. model
B. quantitative
C. placebo
D. qualitative
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E. statistically significant
Question 4
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About how many species are currently identified and exant on Earth?
Select one:
A. 1.3 million
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B. 5 billion
C. 10 million
D. 6 thousand
Question 5
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The scientific study of life is called
Select one:
A. astronomy
B. biology
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C. chemistry
D. geoplogy
E. physics
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Question 6
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If you wanted to investigate whether or not a new antibiotic is better than the standard antibiotic at killing a certain bacterium, the
control group would
Select one:
A. receive the new antibiotic
B. not be needed in a scientific experiment
C. receive both the new and standard antibiotic
D. receive the standard antibiotic
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Question 7
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A group of similar cells that perform a specific function is a/an
Select one:
A. molecule
B. tissue
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C. organ
D. biosphere
E. organ system
Question 8
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Most of the traits and activities of an organism's body are due the instructions in its cells called
Select one:
A. genes
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B. proteins
C. homeostasis
D. nutrients
E. RNA
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Question 9
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The genus of our species is
Select one:
A. Homo sapiens
B. sapiens
C. Hominidae
D. Mammalia
E. Homo
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Question 10
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A testable, falsifiable, and tentative answer to a well-framed scientific question is called a/an
Select one:
A. experiment
B. hypothesis
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C. conclusion
D. observation
E. law
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