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- 1. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which variable is measured in an experiment?
experimental variable
control variable
independent variable
dependent V
- 2. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Scientists come up with questions to investigate by
making observations
thinking
reading
writing
- 3. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a living thing?
homeostasis
made of cells
breathing
can respond to its environment
- 4. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which is an example of quantitative data?
texture
color
shape
height
- 5. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
A male bird with a short tail mates and has offspring with short tails. This an example of
response
heredity
growth & development
homeostasis
- 6. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Scientists analyze data by
researching the question
creating graphs, tables, and charts
making a hypothesis
making an observation
- 7. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
A student waters 3 plants with different amounts of water. What is the independent variable?
the 3 plants
measuring the height of the plants
different amounts of water
the student
- 8. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which statement best represents how structure relates to function?
Many tropical birds can be taught to speak
Great white sharks have sharp serrated teeth for tearing into their prey.
Some insects live longer than others.
A horse's mane is often black.
- 9. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which phrase best defines homeostasis?
the maintenance of an organism’s external environment within broad limits
the maintenance of an organism’s internal environment within certain limits
the ability of an organism to find its own food
the ability of an organism to find a mate
- 10. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which statement best illustrates how an organism maintains homeostasis?
Desert pack rats are active at night to conserve water.
Young hawks have different kinds of feathers than adult hawks.
Parents pass their traits to their offspring.
Female barn swallows mate with long-tailed males.
- 11. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Beyond the organism, which set of groups does biological organization extend to?
DNA & RNA & protein
cells, tissues, and organs
populations, communities, and ecosystems
family, genus, and species
