Lab Safety
Microscope
Graphing
Experimentation
Characteristics of Living Things
100

Name three pieces of safety equipment we might use in the lab

Lab coat, goggles, gloves

100

What are two things you can see with a microscope that you cannot see with your eye

Fungi, bacteria, cells

100

Why are graphs useful?

Because it allows us to visually see data

100

What is a hypothesis?

A statement that predicts the results of an experiment

100

All living things are made of ____________

cells

200

A graduated cylinder measures in what unit

Milliliters (mL)

200

Which part of the microscope is responsible for focusing the image so it is clear?

The coarse & fine adjustment knobs

200

What are the steps of the SULTAN method?

Scale
Units
Label
Title
Accuracy
Neatness

200

A scientist wants to determine if air temperature affects plant growth. Which is the dependent variable?

Plant growth

200

What are two types of small, living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope

Bacteria, Fungi

300

When heating a test tube, what should you NOT do

Point it at another person, hold the glass with your hands, or point the flame into the tube

300

Which part of the microscope controls how much light can enter?

The diaphragm

300

How should a scale look on a graph?

The scale should be in even intervals and should end just slightly above the highest value

300

Why do scientists prefer the metric system over the imperial measurement system?

Only the U.S. uses imperial

300

What process do plants perform to stay alive?

Photosynthesis

400

You pour too much liquid into a beaker and now you have extra. What should you do with it?

TELL THE TEACHER

400

There are 5 cells in a row in a field of view that is 10 um wide. How big is one cell?

2 um 
400

Which axis does the independent variable go on for a graph?

The x-axis on the bottom

400

What are three units of measurement for temeprature?

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin

400

What two things do plants need to survive?

Sun, water

500

How should you store a microscope? (hint: think of the objective lenses)

On low power

500

There are 2 cells lined up across a field of view with a diameter of 10 um. How big is one cell?

5 um

500

What is one thing you must remember to do on line graphs when answering Regents questions

Circle the dots and then connect them
500
Explain the purpose of having constants in an experiment?

It keeps all factors the same so we know the IV is what caused the change

500

Why did Lima beans not need soil to germinate?

They were not green yet, and seeds grow in soil

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