Question 1

Communication is a central characteristic of the

Accepted Answer

A) scientific method. 
B) material conference. 
C) scientific action. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) scientific method. 
B) material conference. 
C) scientific action. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

Energy that cannot be used to do useful work is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) potential energy. 
B) entropy. 
C) kinetic energy. 
D) enzymatic energy. 
A) potential energy. 
B) entropy. 
C) kinetic energy. 
D) enzymatic energy.

Question 3

Some of the steps followed in the scientific method include:

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A) write a dissertation and present the information at a scientific conference. 
B) analyze historical events and offer your opinion of the key findings. 
C) observation,formulate and test a hypothesis,compare results to others and publish. 
D) interview many people about their reaction to current events. 
A) write a dissertation and present the information at a scientific conference. 
B) analyze historical events and offer your opinion of the key findings. 
C) observation,formulate and test a hypothesis,compare results to others and publish. 
D) interview many people about their reaction to current events.

Question 4

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Compound with a high number of hydroxyl ions or high pH.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 5

Reproducibility is an important part of the scientific method and means that

Accepted Answer

A) other scientists are able to repeat the experiment and obtain similar results. 
B) scientists show all the calculations in their work. 
C) scientists have an idea that they are testing. 
D) a control group is always used. 
A) other scientists are able to repeat the experiment and obtain similar results. 
B) scientists show all the calculations in their work. 
C) scientists have an idea that they are testing. 
D) a control group is always used.

Question 6

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Number used as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 7

With pseudoscience,deceptive practices may unintentionally confuse and/or mislead people into thinking that something has scientific validity when it does not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The release of chemical energy from food is analogous to the burning of fossil fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydroxyl ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Energy that cannot be used to do useful work.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 11

The heat energy used to cause liquid water to evaporate from your skin is called

Accepted Answer

A) sensible heat. 
B) combustion. 
C) evapotranspiration. 
D) latent heat. 
A) sensible heat. 
B) combustion. 
C) evapotranspiration. 
D) latent heat.

Question 12

It takes very little energy to change water from a liquid to a vapor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Repeatability in an experiment is important because

Accepted Answer

A) it eliminates bias. 
B) independent investigators must be able to get the same results. 
C) it helps to support the initial hypothesis. 
D) only independent investigators must be able to get the same results and it helps to support the initial hypothesis. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) it eliminates bias. 
B) independent investigators must be able to get the same results. 
C) it helps to support the initial hypothesis. 
D) only independent investigators must be able to get the same results and it helps to support the initial hypothesis. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 14

Ocean water has low energy quality because there is a relatively small temperature difference between it and the objects to be heated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The scientific method is the process that scientists use to

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate student learning. 
B) rigorously test the solutions to new questions. 
C) study a crime scene. 
D) photograph human behavior. 
A) evaluate student learning. 
B) rigorously test the solutions to new questions. 
C) study a crime scene. 
D) photograph human behavior.

Question 16

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Molecule or atom which has lost or gained an electron.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Question 17

"Matter" is made up of

Accepted Answer

A) atoms. 
B) proteins. 
C) bases. 
D) pseudo electrons. 
A) atoms. 
B) proteins. 
C) bases. 
D) pseudo electrons.

Question 18

Scientific opinions are always factual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pseudoscience

Accepted Answer

A) is a deceptive practice. 
B) utilizes appearance and language of science. 
C) is misleading. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) is a deceptive practice. 
B) utilizes appearance and language of science. 
C) is misleading. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Protein molecule that speeds up the rate of a reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat 
A) respiration 
B) pH 
C) enzyme 
D) ion 
E) photosynthesis
F)acid
G)combustion
H)potential energy
I)none of above
J)base
K)proton
L)electron
M)isotope
N)neutron
O)kinetic energy
P)nucleus
Q)entropy
R)latent heat

Communication is a central characteristic of the

Energy that cannot be used to do useful work is referred to as

Some of the steps followed in the scientific method include:

Which of the following best matches the description? -Compound with a high number of hydroxyl ions or high pH.

Reproducibility is an important part of the scientific method and means that

Which of the following best matches the description? -Number used as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.

With pseudoscience,deceptive practices may unintentionally confuse and/or mislead people into thinking that something has scientific validity when it does not.

The release of chemical energy from food is analogous to the burning of fossil fuel.

An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydroxyl ions.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy that cannot be used to do useful work.

The heat energy used to cause liquid water to evaporate from your skin is called

It takes very little energy to change water from a liquid to a vapor.

Repeatability in an experiment is important because

Ocean water has low energy quality because there is a relatively small temperature difference between it and the objects to be heated.

The scientific method is the process that scientists use to

Which of the following best matches the description? -Molecule or atom which has lost or gained an electron.

"Matter" is made up of

Scientific opinions are always factual.

Pseudoscience

Which of the following best matches the description? -Protein molecule that speeds up the rate of a reaction.

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Communication is a central characteristic of the

Energy that cannot be used to do useful work is referred to as

Some of the steps followed in the scientific method include:

Which of the following best matches the description? -Compound with a high number of hydroxyl ions or high pH.

Reproducibility is an important part of the scientific method and means that

Which of the following best matches the description? -Number used as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.

With pseudoscience,deceptive practices may unintentionally confuse and/or mislead people into thinking that something has scientific validity when it does not.

The release of chemical energy from food is analogous to the burning of fossil fuel.

An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydroxyl ions.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy that cannot be used to do useful work.

The heat energy used to cause liquid water to evaporate from your skin is called

It takes very little energy to change water from a liquid to a vapor.

Repeatability in an experiment is important because

Ocean water has low energy quality because there is a relatively small temperature difference between it and the objects to be heated.

The scientific method is the process that scientists use to

Which of the following best matches the description? -Molecule or atom which has lost or gained an electron.

"Matter" is made up of

Scientific opinions are always factual.

Pseudoscience

Which of the following best matches the description? -Protein molecule that speeds up the rate of a reaction.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

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Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

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Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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