1. The theme that reflects the idea that there has been a gradual change in the characteristics of species over time is _____.
energy
unity within diversity
reproduction
evolution
6. All living things _____ to make more living things.
reproduce
develop
grow
adapt
7. The key to the study of biology is learning about _____.
rocks
life around us
chemicals
all of these
14. The study of standards for what is right and what is wrong is called _____.
pure science
applied science
ethics
technology
18. A structured procedure for collecting information to test a hypothesis is a
_____.
principle
theory
control
experiment
19. A testable explanation for a question or problem is a _____.
experiment
hypothesis
observation
verifiable law
21. Technology has allowed humans to produce more food and reduce the chance of starvation by individuals in some countries. How has this advance created additional technological needs?
The technology has allowed populations to continue to grow, creating the need for additional food.
The technology caused salts to be deposited in soils.
The technology caused the false belief that the problem was solved forever.
All of these
22. Why is the hypothesis that black cats cause bad luck not science?
The results of studying the hypothesis are not repeatable.
The results of studying the hypothesis are open to judgment.
The hypothesis cannot be tested by controlled experiments.
All of these
23. _____ research is usually based on numerical measurements.
Ethical
Descriptive
Quantitative
Scientific
energy
unity within diversity
reproduction
evolution
6. All living things _____ to make more living things.
reproduce
develop
grow
adapt
7. The key to the study of biology is learning about _____.
rocks
life around us
chemicals
all of these
14. The study of standards for what is right and what is wrong is called _____.
pure science
applied science
ethics
technology
18. A structured procedure for collecting information to test a hypothesis is a
_____. principle
theory
control
experiment
19. A testable explanation for a question or problem is a
_____. experiment
hypothesis
observation
verifiable law
21. Technology has allowed humans to produce more food and reduce the chance of starvation by individuals in some countries. How has this advance created additional technological needs?
The technology has allowed populations to continue to grow, creating the need for additional food.
The technology caused salts to be deposited in soils.
The technology caused the false belief that the problem was solved forever.
All of these
22. Why is the hypothesis that black cats cause bad luck not science?
The results of studying the hypothesis are not repeatable.
The results of studying the hypothesis are open to judgment.
The hypothesis cannot be tested by controlled experiments.
All of these
23. _____ research is usually based on numerical measurements.
Ethical
Descriptive
Quantitative
Scientific