Science Final Flashcards
Hypothesis
An educated guess
How is a proper hypothesis written?
If…..Then…..Because
What are step by step intrusctions
Procedures
What step in the scientific method makes you restate your hypothesis?
Conclusion
What is the independent variable?
The variable that you change
What is the dependent variable?
The variable that is measured
What is a control group?
The group that stays the same
What are the six characteristics of living things?
Organization Reproduction Growth Response Energy Chemicals of life
How are the genus and species names represented in a scientific name?
(Capitalized) Genus (lowercase) species
Define biotic
Living
Define abiotic
Non living
What are the seven levels of classification?
Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Which level of classification is most specific? Which is least specific?
A) Domain
B) Species
The metric system is based on what number?
10
What is the metric ladder?
K-kilo H-hecto D-deka B-base (g,m,l) D-deci C-centi M-milli
What are the six kingdoms?
Archaebacteria Eubacteria Animalia Protista Plantea Fungi
Define Unicellular
One cell
Define Multicellular
Having multiple cells
Define prokaryotic
Lacking a nucleus
Define Eukaryotic
Having a nucleus present
Define hetrotrophic
Hunt or seek food
Define Autotrophic
Makes own food
List all kingdoms that are prokaryotic
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Protista
List all kingdoms that are Eukaryotic
Animalia
Fungi
Plantea
Protista
Which kingdoms contain organisms that are mostly unicellular?
Protista
Eubacteria
Archeabacteria
List all kingdoms that are multicellular?
Animalia
Protista
Fungi
Plantea
Which kingdoms are autotrophic?
Plantea
Protista
Which kingdoms are heterotrophic
Animalia Protista Archaebacteria Eubacteria Fungi
Which kingdoms can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?
Protista
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
What is a vertebrae?
An organism with a backbone
What is an invertebrate?
An organism without a backbone
