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Which of the follwing is an important characteristic of a scientific theory?
a) proven by more than one scientist
b) unchanged by new evidence
c) accepted by the public
d) supported by much evidence

In an experiment, the condition that is manipulated by a scientist is the
a) independent variable.
b) dependent variable.
c) constant.
d) control condition.

Which word best describes a scientific hypothesis?
a) provable
b) theoretical
c) testable
d) quantifiable

At which stage of scientififc inquiry would scientists find out if their hypotheses were supported by their data?
a) observing
b) testing hypotheses
c) analyzing data
d) evaluating results

What is the name of the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?
a) evolution
b) atom
c) proton
d) cell

The maintenance of constant internal conditions in an organism is called
a) adaptation
b) metabolism
c) biodiversity
d) homeostasis

A(n) ______________ is an inherited trait that gives an organism an advantage and is passed on to future generations.
a) adaptation
b) metabolism
c) biodiversity
d) homeostasis

A physical environment with different species that interact with one another and with nonliving things is called a(n)
a) biosphere.
b) ecosystem.
c) habitat.
d) adaptation.

What is the name given for genetic changes in living things over time?
a) adaptation
b) homeostasis
c) evolution
d) negative feedback

All the chemical processes used to build up or break down materials are called an orgnism's
a) metabolism.
b) homeostasis.
c) adaptations.
d) stimuli.

Similar organisms that can reproduce by interbreeding belong to the same
a) ecosystem.
b) environment.
c) habitat.
d) species.

Which phrase best described scientific theories?
a) explain few observations
b) serve as speculations
c) may or may not ever be proven
d) cannot be replaced

During an experiment, which factors are observed and measured?
a) dependent variables
b) independent variables
c) constants
d) hhypotheses

Scientists use observations and data to form and test
a) constants.
b) theories.
c) hypotheses.
d) conclusions.

Which of these characteristics is shared by all living things?
a) They are made up of one or more cells.
b) They make their own chemical energy.
c) They have similar responses to light.
d) They reproduce when one cell divides into two.

An individual living thing is called a(n)
a) species
b) cell
c) atom
d) organism

The variety of life across the biosphere is called
a) biodiversity.
b) genomics.
c) homeostasis.
d) ecology.

The term bioshpere refers to the parts of Earth that contain
a) freshwater environments
b) living things
c) land masses
d) greater biodiversity

Scientists use observations and data to form and test
a) constants.
b) hypotheses
c) theories.
d) conclusions.

During an experiment, which factors are observed and measured?
a) dependent variables
b) independent variable
c) constants
d) hypotheses

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