Question 1

Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth 
A)  how humans modify the biosphere 
B)  how humans preserve ecosystems 
C)  the high value humans place on biodiversity 
D)  the positive impact of humans on life on Earth 
E)  how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth

Question 2

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists 
B)  Politicians 
C)  Clergy 
D)  Educators 
E)  Everyone 
A)  Scientists 
B)  Politicians 
C)  Clergy 
D)  Educators 
E)  Everyone

Question 3

The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 4

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where on the graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The x & y axis 
B)  The x & z axis. 
C)  The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. 
D)  The top of each bar in a bar graph. 
E)  The y & z axis. 
A)  The x & y axis 
B)  The x & z axis. 
C)  The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph. 
D)  The top of each bar in a bar graph. 
E)  The y & z axis.

Question 6

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product. 
A)  is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read. 
B)  is often out of context or misunderstood. 
C)  is unverified and usually not referenced. 
D)  displays bias. 
E)  is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

Question 7

Which study could be rejected on the grounds of testimonial data?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in the laboratory using a sample size of 20 beetles. 
B)  A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in Illinois using a 20 acre field as a study site. 
C)  A study about the effectiveness of antacids in a study group of of 200 people who suffer from ulcers. 
D)  A study about the impact zebra mussels have upon the Great Lakes. 
E)  A study consisting of 200 test subjects who are interested in a new weight loss pill. 
A)  A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in the laboratory using a sample size of 20 beetles. 
B)  A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in Illinois using a 20 acre field as a study site. 
C)  A study about the effectiveness of antacids in a study group of of 200 people who suffer from ulcers. 
D)  A study about the impact zebra mussels have upon the Great Lakes. 
E)  A study consisting of 200 test subjects who are interested in a new weight loss pill.

Question 8

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the Domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

Accepted Answer

Kingdom Protista: Complex single celled

Question 9

The standard error tells

Accepted Answer

A)  how often the examiner made an error. 
B)  how often the experimental variable was tested. 
C)  the relationship between the control and test groups. 
D)  whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. 
E)  how uncertain a particular value is. 
A)  how often the examiner made an error. 
B)  how often the experimental variable was tested. 
C)  the relationship between the control and test groups. 
D)  whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal. 
E)  how uncertain a particular value is.

Question 10

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  response to stimuli. 
D)  development. 
E)  reproduction. 
A)  metabolism. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  response to stimuli. 
D)  development. 
E)  reproduction.

Question 11

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere. 
B)  hydrosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  lithosphere. 
E)  stratosphere. 
A)  atmosphere. 
B)  hydrosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  lithosphere. 
E)  stratosphere.

Question 13

The scientific study of life is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  biology 
B)  ecology 
C)  anatomy 
D)  biochemistry 
E)  limnology 
A)  biology 
B)  ecology 
C)  anatomy 
D)  biochemistry 
E)  limnology

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV can cause cervical cancer. 
B)  Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. 
C)  Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. 
D)  People who commit crimes also consume bread. 
E)  Parents have children. 
A)  HPV can cause cervical cancer. 
B)  Illegal drug use causes an increase in crime. 
C)  Helicobacter pylori can cause ulcers. 
D)  People who commit crimes also consume bread. 
E)  Parents have children.

Question 15

Which of the following URLs would you perhaps distrust in writing a scientific paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  .com 
B)  .gov 
C)  .edu 
D)  .org 
E)  Both .edu and .gov 
A)  .com 
B)  .gov 
C)  .edu 
D)  .org 
E)  Both .edu and .gov

Question 16

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Centers of Disease Control 
B)  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
C)  The National Institute of Health 
D)  The Pasteur Institute 
E)  Astrology and Medicine 
A)  The Centers of Disease Control 
B)  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
C)  The National Institute of Health 
D)  The Pasteur Institute 
E)  Astrology and Medicine

Question 17

Viruses are not considered alive. Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living things reproduce. 
B)  Living things have an evolutionary history. 
C)  Living things grow and develop. 
D)  Living things respond to stimuli. 
E)  Living things acquire energy. 
A)  Living things reproduce. 
B)  Living things have an evolutionary history. 
C)  Living things grow and develop. 
D)  Living things respond to stimuli. 
E)  Living things acquire energy.

Question 18

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

Observation: New observations are made a

Question 19

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hunch. 
C)  the hypothesis. 
D)  the data. 
E)  the conclusion.

Question 20

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of?

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

The Domain Eukarya contain(s) ______ kingdom(s).

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Where on the graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

Which study could be rejected on the grounds of testimonial data?

List the four kingdoms of life that are classified under the Domain Eukarya and indicate the key features of each.

The standard error tells

The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of

To make all subjects think they are receiving the same treatment, patients in the control group can receive a placebo.

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

The scientific study of life is called:

Which of the following is an example of correlation without causation?

Which of the following URLs would you perhaps distrust in writing a scientific paper?

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

Viruses are not considered alive. Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

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Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Human Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation

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