The Scientific Method
Introduction to Science
1. Science assumes that natural laws (such as the law of gravity): apply uniformly through space and time change with time apply in a lab, but not nature differ according to location
2. A toad burrows into the mud to stay cool in the summer, this is an example of a living organism's ability to: reproduce maintain homeostasis have metabolism be organized
3. The smallest unit of life is the: atom organelle molecule cell
4. An organism found in the fish tank was green, unicellular and autotrophic - it would most likely be classified as a(n): bacteria fungi plant protist
5. Evolution occurs through the process of: speciation natural selection adaptation asexual reproduction
6. The tissues of the body are organized into: cells body systems organs organelles
7. Organisms that do not have a membrane bound nucleus are called: prokaryotes eukaryotes heterotrophs autotrophs
8. Creationism is not considered a theory because it violates which scientific principle: experimental error natural causality falsifiability both falsifiability and natural causality
9. All living things must: move reproduce be symmetrical breathe
10. A scientist is studying whether cows will produce more milk when given an experimental drug. He gives 100 female cows the drug and then tests their milk production. Which of the following would be a good control group? 100 male cows given the drug 100 male cows not given the drug 100 female cows not given the drug 100 goats
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