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The order, from largest to smallest of the metric prefixes is
a) kilo, deci, hecto, base, deca, centi, milli
b) kilo, hecto, deca, base, deci, centi, milli
c) kilo, hecto, deci, base, deca, centi, milli
d) kilo, deca, hecto, base, deci, centi, milli

A student noticed that in dirty pond water some frogs had developed an extra leg. This was a(n)
a) hypothesis.
b) theory.
c) observation.
d) control.

A light microscope that has an objective lens of 10x and an ocular lens of 20x has a magnification of
a) 30x
b) 200x
c) 300x
d) 2000x

When the microscope is on the high power objective, it is important to be cautious when moving the
a) fine focus.
b) coarse focus.
c) diaphragm.
d) nosepiece.

Students perform an experiment to determine how water temperature affects goldfish. The classroom doesn't have an aquarium, so the goldfish are in cups when the experiment is completed. Which ethical issue is reflected in this experiment?
a) The goldfish should not be exposed to large numbers of students.
b) Only models of goldfish should be studied in science classrooms.
c) The goldfish should be provided with humane living conditions.
d) Experiments involving live organisms should be performed only by teachers.

Homeostasis means
a) a change over long periods of time.
b) rapid change.
c) keeping things the same.
d) the same thing as evolution.

Living things
a) need energy for life processes.
b) have the ability to reproduce.
c) are composed of cells.
d) All of the above

What safety procedure should be taken if a student gets sand in his or her eye?
a) Wash the eye and notify the teacher.
b) Bandage the eye and notify the teacher.
c) Blow onto the eye and notify the teacher.
d) Put on goggles and notify the teacher.

Biology is the study of
a) minerals.
b) life.
c) the weather.
d) energy.

Which of the following is not necessarily a distinct property of living things?
a) homeostasis
b) metabolism
c) growth
d) reproduction

What safety procedure should be taken when heating a solution in a test tube?
a) The test tube should be sealed with a rubber stopper.
b) The test tube should be placed in cold water.
c) The test tube should be viewed from the side, not the top.
d) The test tube should be wrapped in aluminum foil.

What safety procedure should be taken if an empty glass beaker breaks during a science lab?
a) Notify the teacher, and use paper towels to pick up and tightly wrap the broken glass and place it in the class trashcan.
b) Notify the teacher, and use a brush and dustpan to pick up the broken glass and place it in the glass disposal container.
c) Notify the teacher, and pick up the broken glass carefully and place it in the glass disposal container.
d) Notify the teacher, and wear plastic gloves to pick up the broken beaker and place it in the class trashcan.

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