Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

Definition of control group

Answer 1

Not exposed to experimental variable

Question 2

Definition of test group

Answer 2

exposed to experimental variable

Question 3

Three Main Domains

Answer 3

Archea, Bacteria, Eukarya

Question 4

Domain Archea:

Answer 4

thrive in extreme environments, absorb/chemosynthesis food, unicellular prokaryotic related to Eukarya.

Question 5

Domain Bacteria:

Answer 5

Adaptations to all environments, absorb/ photosynthesis/chemosynthesis food, prokaryotic unicellular

Question 6

Domain Eukarya:

Answer 6

Unicellular OR multicellular organisms with membrane-bound nucleus, absorb/ingest/photosynthesis food, mushrooms/yeast/algae/humans

Question 7

Definition hypothesis

Answer 7

plausible explanations

Question 8

Definition theory / scientific theory

Answer 8

widely accepted explanations for how the world works

Question 9

Scientific Method Steps

Answer 9

Observations, hypothesis, experiments, conclusion

Question 10

Ecosystems are:

Answer 10

characterized by chemical cycling and energy flow

Question 11

Definition of biodiversity

Answer 11

the number and relative abundance of different species (8.7 million)

Question 12

General characteristics of life:

Answer 12

development, use of materials and energy, homeostasis, reproduction, adaptations, organization, response to stimuli

Question 13

Definition of homeostasis

Answer 13

the maintenance of internal conditions within certain boundaries

Question 14

Energy:

Answer 14

Required to maintain organization and conducting chemical reactions