What are all of the steps of the scientific method?
ask a question, form a hypothesis, collect data, analyze data, report conclusion
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fill in the blank. All organisms are_____
anything that has one, or once had all these characteristics
100
Name how you organize an animal. Hint: should be 7
Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species
100
What is the unit of measurement based on?
the power of 10
100
Define biology
the science of life
200
What is the difference between independent variable, dependent variable and constant.
Independent variable- the tested variable
Dependent variable- the result from or depends on the changes to the independent variable
Constant- the factor that remains fixed during the experiment
200
True or False. An organism needs all characteristics to be considered alive or once alive.
True
200
what language are the animals characteristics in?
latin/greek
200
What can the metric system also be called?
SI
200
What should NEVER be worn in a laboratory
1) loose clothing 2) dangling jewelry 3) sandals
300
What is the scientific method?
a series of problem-solving procedures
300
What are all of the characteristics of living things?
1) made of one or more cells
2) displays organization
3) grows and develops
4) is able to reproduce
5) responds to stimuli
6) requires energy
7) maintains homeostasis
8) adaptions evolve over time
300
what is the smallest classification out of the 7?
species
300
What is the metric system?
A decimal system of units based on the meter as a unit length, the kilogram as a unit mass, and the second as a unit time
300
What should you do when you are hurt in the lab
tell the science instructor at once
400
What is the difference between control an experimental group?
Control- a group that is used for comparison
Experimental- a group that is exposed to the factor being tested
400
A car has energy, why is it not alive?
does not have all of the characteristics. Some include the ability to reproduce, grow and develop.
400
Is it possible to have different animals in the same genus?
yes, an example of this is a lion and a tiger that share the same genus panther
400
What are some examples?
liter, gram and meter
400
What is the difference between observation and inference
observation is seeing the object (seeing a bird) inference is sensing the object, and predicting that it is something. (hearing a bird, but it could be someone whistling)
500
What does a valid experiment contain?
a large sample size, control set up and one variable
500
What is homeostasis
the ability to maintain stable internal conditions
500
what is a way to remember the way organize species?
King Philip Came Over For Some Great Soup
500
What does SI stand for?
SI stands for international system
500
What is safety in a lab important
If there was no safety, you would be hurt and not use the instruments correctly