Chapter 1 Study Guide
Define the following in your own words:
Hypothesis
Biology
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Theory
Biodiversity
Species
Adaptation
Ecosystem
Molecular Genetics
Evolution
Negative Feedback
Gene
Answer the following in compete sentences.
In general, how does biodiversity vary across the biosphere?
The word biosphere is made up of two word parts: bio- and sphere. How can these two word parts help
you to remember the definition of biosphere?
What is an organism?
The term metabolism is based on a Greek word that means “change.” How is this meaning related to
the meaning of metabolism?
Give one example of how structure and function are related.
What is homeostasis and why is it important to the survival of an organism?
How are constants different from independent variables?
What is a hypothesis? Write one example of a hypothesis?
What is a gene?
List three ways in which studying biology can help you make informed decisions about your health.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
Draw a picture of Earth and indicate the areas in which biodiversity is the greatest.
Fill in the Blanks.
_______________________ are genetic traits that give an advantage to an individual and can be passed
on to offspring.
A system in which living and nonliving things in a certain area interact is called a(n) _________________.
The maintenance of constant internal conditions in an organism is called _________________________.
A(n) _______________________ variable is one which is observed and not manipulated by the scientist.
Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle
Word Bank
Data
Quantitative Data
Independent
Qualitative Data
Dependent
Experimental
Hypothesis
Control
Constant