Vocabulary
Define the term Hypothesis
A scientific explanation that can be further tested
Which characteristic of life describes the smallest unit of life that all living organisms are made of?
Made up of cells
Convert 250mL to L
0.25L
Which piece of lab equipment is used to protect your eyes during chemical reactions?
Safety goggles
Which axis is titled the x axis?
Which axis is titled the y axis?
The horizontal axis
The vertical axis
Define the term inference
A logical interpretation based on what biologists already know
Which characteristic of life describes how a caterpillar can turn into a butterfly during its life cycle?
Growth and Development
Convert 6kg to g
7000g
Which piece of lab equipment is used to view small organisms at levels not visible to the naked eye?
How can you determine the independent variable from a data table?
The independent variable is not being changed by the experiment, but causes change to the dependent variable
Define the term Quantitative Data
An analysis using numbers and measurements
Which characteristic of life describes why dolphins and whales need to hunt smaller organisms in the ocean?
Need materials for energy
Convert 36mm to cm
3.6cm
Which piece of lab equipment is used to transfer small amounts of liquid?
Pipette
How can you determine the dependent variable from a data table?
The dependent variable is changing as a result of the experiment
Define the term Qualitative Data
An analysis using descriptions
Which characteristic of life describes why a black dog can give birth to black offspring?
Based on a universal genetic code
Which unit is used to measure volume?
Which unit is used to measure mass?
Which unit is used to measure length?
Liter
Gram
Meter
Which piece of lab equipment is used to measure the length of something?
A metric ruler or meter stick
What type of graph involves plotting data points from a data table and connecting the points using a line?
A line graph
Define the term homeostasis
A relatively constant set of conditions, or when you body is in complete balance
Which characteristic describes why you shiver when it is cold outside?
Respond to envrionment
Convert 726.99g to the nearest 100th of a kg
0.73kg
Which piece of lab equipment is used to measure amounts of liquid?
Graduated cylinder or beaker
What 3 things are always labeled on a graph?
Title
X-axis
Y-axis