Question 1

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the four kingdoms of life that...

Question 4

________ observations are supported by factual information while _______ observations involve personal judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) Subjective/analytical 
B) Objective/analytical 
C) Objective/subjective 
D) Objective/hypothetical 
E) Subjective/theoretical

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.

Question 6

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

Accepted Answer

A) excess stomach acid. 
B) the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. 
C) drinking too much coffee. 
D) extreme stress. 
E) diets rich in meat products.

Question 7

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment,is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) statistical study. 
B) double-blind study. 
C) variable study. 
D) adaptive study. 
E) blind study.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood,adolescence,and adulthood are called

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism. 
B) evolution. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) reproduction. 
E) development.

Question 12

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.

Question 13

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration,the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) responding 
C) experimental 
D) correlative 
E) placebo

Question 14

Which of the following statements explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Science and technology are not risk free. 
B) Science and technology are wrong. 
C) Science and technology are good for mankind. 
D) Science and technology are value-neutral. 
E) Science and technology always provide value to peoplE.

Question 15

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.

Question 16

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

Accepted Answer

A) community. 
B) population. 
C) organism. 
D) tissue. 
E) species.

Question 17

Choose the CORRECT order (1-5)of increasing complexity/organization.

Accepted Answer

A) (1)tissues, (2)organ systems, (3)cells, (4)organs, (5)organism 
B) (1)cells, (2)organ systems, (3)tissues, (4)organs, (5)organism 
C) (1)tissues, (2)organs, (3)organ systems, (4)cells, (5)organism 
D) (1)cells, (2)tissues, (3)organs, (4)organ systems, (5)organism 
E) (1)organism, (2)organ systems, (3)organs, (4)tissues, (5)cells

Question 18

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?

Accepted Answer

A) spiders 
B) earthworms 
C) parakeets 
D) meerkats 
E) snakes

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a species.

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

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

__ observations are supported by factual information while _ observations involve personal judgment.

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

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group,the treatment was successful.

A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment,is called a/an

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

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

All of the changes that occur from the time an egg is fertilized through childhood,adolescence,and adulthood are called

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

In an experiment designed to test the effect of temperature on goldfish respiration,the temperatures that were changed represent what type of variable?

Which of the following statements explains the atomic bomb and the benefit of nuclear physics to cancer therapy?

The standard error tells

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a/an

Choose the CORRECT order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.

Which organisms are most closely related to humans?