Question 1

Humans clear forests to grow crops,and they build houses and cities.What are these an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth 
A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth A

Question 2

The scientific study of life is called

Accepted Answer

A)  biology. 
B)  ecology. 
C)  anatomy. 
D)  biochemistry. 
E)  limnology. 
A)  biology. 
B)  ecology. 
C)  anatomy. 
D)  biochemistry. 
E)  limnology. A

Question 3

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of ecosystems 
B)  cell theory 
C)  gene theory 
D)  theory of evolution 
E)  theory of gravity 
A)  theory of ecosystems 
B)  cell theory 
C)  gene theory 
D)  theory of evolution 
E)  theory of gravity E

Question 4

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion.

Question 6

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  community. 
B)  population. 
C)  organism. 
D)  tissue. 
E)  species. 
A)  community. 
B)  population. 
C)  organism. 
D)  tissue. 
E)  species.

Question 7

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  entity. 
B)  ecosystem. 
C)  biosystem. 
D)  community. 
E)  biosphere. 
A)  entity. 
B)  ecosystem. 
C)  biosystem. 
D)  community. 
E)  biosphere.

Question 8

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Centers of Disease Control 
B)  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
C)  The National Institute of Health 
D)  The Pasteur Institute 
E)  Astrology and Medicine 
A)  The Centers of Disease Control 
B)  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
C)  The National Institute of Health 
D)  The Pasteur Institute 
E)  Astrology and Medicine

Question 9

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

Observation: New observations are made a

Question 10

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment,patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ observations are supported by factual information,while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective; analytical 
B)  Objective; analytical 
C)  Objective; subjective 
D)  Objective; hypothetical 
E)  Subjective; theoretical 
A)  Subjective; analytical 
B)  Objective; analytical 
C)  Objective; subjective 
D)  Objective; hypothetical 
E)  Subjective; theoretical

Question 12

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  a hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  a hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion.

Question 13

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  levels of organization. 
D)  biological classification. 
E)  acclimation. 
A)  evolution. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  levels of organization. 
D)  biological classification. 
E)  acclimation.

Question 14

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

Accepted Answer

Organisms are organizeD They h

Question 17

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables. 
B)  Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. 
C)  Blake failed the test. 
D)  There are more calories in french fries than in colas. 
E)  I like my biology class better than my other classes. 
A)  If a student buys a meal plan, he or she will eat more vegetables. 
B)  Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year. 
C)  Blake failed the test. 
D)  There are more calories in french fries than in colas. 
E)  I like my biology class better than my other classes.

Question 18

All organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  development. 
E)  cellular organization. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  development. 
E)  cellular organization.

Question 20

Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an illustration of which biological concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  evolution 
C)  development 
D)  homeostasis 
E)  reproduction 
A)  metabolism 
B)  evolution 
C)  development 
D)  homeostasis 
E)  reproduction

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Humans clear forests to grow crops,and they build houses and cities.What are these an example of?

The scientific study of life is called

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment,patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

________ observations are supported by factual information,while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

All organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment.This is an example of

Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an illustration of which biological concept?

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

Filters

observations are supported by factual information,while observations involve personal judgment.