Question 1

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-The physical environment,especially the climate,and the organisms that live in deserts throughout the world make up a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A biome refers to a large geographical area that has particular environmental conditions such as climate and soil type, and is home to characteristic communities of plants and animals. Deserts are a type of biome.

Answer: E 
 An ecosystem includes all of the living organisms in a particular area, as well as the nonliving elements that interact with them, such as soil, water, and air. Deserts have their own unique ecosystems with specific plant and animal species adapted to survive in the harsh desert environment.

Answer: G 
 The biosphere refers to the entirety of the Earth's ecosystems, including all living organisms and their physical environments. Deserts are just one small part of the overall biosphere.

The remaining options do not accurately describe the level of biological hierarchy represented by deserts. An organism refers to an individual living entity, such as a plant or animal. An organ is a part of an organism, such as a heart or liver. Molecules and atoms are much smaller components of living organisms and cannot accurately describe ecosystems or biomes.

Question 2

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Chemical bonds hold hydrogen and oxygen atoms together to form ________.

Accepted Answer

Chemical bonds hold atoms together to form molecules.

Answer: F 
 Atoms are the basic units of matter.

Answer: B 
 Organs are composed of various tissues and perform specific functions within an organism.

Answer: G 
 The biosphere includes all living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment on Earth.

Answer: A 
 An organism is an individual living thing composed of cells.

Answer: E 
 Ecosystems consist of all the living and nonliving components of an environment interacting with each other.

Answer: D 
 A biome is a large geographic area characterized by its unique climate, flora, and fauna.

Question 3

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life.
-the smallest living unit

Accepted Answer

The smallest living unit is the cell. A cell is the basic unit of all living organisms and is considered the smallest unit of life.

Question 4

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life.
-a change in the characteristics of a group of organisms over time

Accepted Answer

Evolution is the term that describes a change in the characteristics of a group of organisms over time.

Answer: B
 Homeostasis is the term that describes an organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Answer: C
 Metabolism is the term that describes the chemical processes that occur within an organism to maintain life and support growth.

Answer: D
 A cell is the basic unit of life and is able to carry out all of the functions of life including metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Answer: E
 DNA contains the genetic information that is passed down from generation to generation and is responsible for the traits and characteristics of an organism.

Question 5

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-The individual building blocks of life,such as oxygen,are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

Atoms are the individual building blocks of life.

Answer: C
 Molecules refer to the combination of two or more atoms.

Answer: B
 Organs are groups of tissues performing a specific function within an organism.

Answer: A
 Organisms are individual living entities, consisting of one or more cells.

Answer: D
 Biomes refer to large geographical areas with similar climate and vegetation.

Answer: E
 Ecosystems are communities of organisms interacting with their physical environment.

Answer: G
 The biosphere is the sum of all ecosystems on Earth, including the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere.

Question 6

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-The most beautiful sunsets are those observed in deserts.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an opinion as beauty is subjective and varies from person to person.

Question 7

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life.
-maintaining a relatively constant internal environment

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a relatively constant internal environment, even in the face of external changes. This is a characteristic of life that is necessary for the survival of an organism.

Question 8

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact,a scientific theory,or an opinion.Choices may be used more than once or not at all. Dead mice within a cave where bats are infected with white-nose syndrome (WNS) have white fuzz on their noses that appears to be similar to the white fuzz seen on the noses of bats ill with WNS. A researcher hypothesizes that mice are also susceptible to WNS when they live in close contact with infected bats. To test this hypothesis, the researcher captures 50 healthy mice and randomly separates them into two groups. One group is housed in an area that contains healthy bats. The other group of mice is housed in an enclosure that contains bats that have WNS. The mice in both groups are monitored for signs of WNS. -Presence or absence of WNS in the bats.

Accepted Answer

The presence or absence of WNS in the bats is the variable being manipulated by the researcher in order to test the hypothesis that mice are susceptible to WNS when living in close contact with infected bats.

Question 9

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-The liver,a body part composed of different tissue types,is considered a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The liver is an example of an organ, which is composed of different tissue types.

Answer: A 
 Organism refers to a single living individual.

Answer: C
 Molecules are the smallest unit of a chemical compound, such as water or DNA.

Answer: D, E, G (any combination)
 Biome, ecosystem, and biosphere all refer to larger levels of organization that include multiple organisms and their environment. Biome describes a large geographical region with similar climate and communities of organisms, ecosystem describes a community of living and non-living components interacting with each other, and biosphere describes the part of the Earth in which life exists.

Question 10

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-White-nose syndrome in bats is a disease that is spreading across the United States.

Accepted Answer

This statement presents a factual observation about a disease spreading across a specific geographic region. It can be empirically verified through scientific evidence and is not subject to personal interpretation or bias.

Question 11

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-A disease that affects tomatoes,tomato blight,is caused by a fungus.

Accepted Answer

This statement presents a verifiable and objective observation that can be tested and proven through scientific methods. Therefore, it is a scientific fact.

Question 12

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-Treating human infections and maintaining hygiene is based on substantial knowledge of germs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Read each statement and identify whether the...

Question 13

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life.
-genetic material used to transfer information from parent to offspring

Accepted Answer

DNA is the genetic material that carries the hereditary information from parents to offspring.

Answer: A
 Evolution is a characteristic of life that refers to the gradual change in genetic traits of populations over time.

Answer: C
 Metabolism is the characteristic of life that refers to the chemical reactions that occur in living organisms to maintain life.

Answer: D
 Cells are the basic unit of life and the smallest structure capable of performing all characteristics of life.

Answer: B
 Homeostasis is the characteristic of life that refers to the ability of organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Question 14

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life.
-the way organisms capture,store,and use energy from the environment

Accepted Answer

Metabolism refers to the way organisms capture, store, and use energy from the environment.

Note: The other terms also represent characteristics of life, but they do not match this specific characteristic. Evolution refers to the change in genetic traits over time, homeostasis refers to maintaining a stable internal environment, a cell is the basic unit of life, and DNA contains genetic information.

Quiz 1: The Nature of Science

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -The physical environment,especially the climate,and the organisms that live in deserts throughout the world make up a(n) ________.

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Chemical bonds hold hydrogen and oxygen atoms together to form ________.

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life. -the smallest living unit

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life. -a change in the characteristics of a group of organisms over time

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -The individual building blocks of life,such as oxygen,are referred to as ________.

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -The most beautiful sunsets are those observed in deserts.

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life. -maintaining a relatively constant internal environment

Match each term describing a level of biological hierarchy with its proper description.Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -The liver,a body part composed of different tissue types,is considered a(n) ________.

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -White-nose syndrome in bats is a disease that is spreading across the United States.

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -A disease that affects tomatoes,tomato blight,is caused by a fungus.

Read each statement and identify whether the statement is a scientific fact, a scientific theory, or an opinion. Choices may be used more than once or not at all. -Treating human infections and maintaining hygiene is based on substantial knowledge of germs.

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life. -genetic material used to transfer information from parent to offspring

Match the following terms with the corresponding characteristic of life. -the way organisms capture,store,and use energy from the environment