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Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

An explanation that can be tested with observation, experiment or both.

Question 2

Experiment

Answer 2

A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to test something in a scientific way.

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

The act of perceiving objects or events by using the senses.

Question 4

Skepticism

Answer 4

An attitude that involves questioning and doubt.

Question 5

Theory

Answer 5

A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence.

Question 6

Official name for metric system

Abbreviated name

Answer 6

International system of units

S.I.

Question 7

Biology is…

Answer 7

The study of life

Question 8

The study of microscopic organisms is called…

Answer 8

Microbiology

Question 9

What is sterile technique?

Why do microbiologists use it?

Answer 9

Being very very clean

To grow microorganisms without contamination.

Question 10

Zoologist might collect data ________ using attached electronic devices.

Answer 10

Remotely( means from afar.)

Question 11

Smallest unit capable of life is

Answer 11

A cell

Question 12

To be able to see most cells, you have to use a

Answer 12

Microscope

Question 13

Metabolism

Answer 13

The sum of all chemical processes an organism carries out.

Question 14

Homeostasis

Answer 14

The ability to maintain a constant internal state even though the external environment is always changing.

Question 15

Control groups and experimental groups are identical except for the

Answer 15

Independent variable.

Question 16

The S.i. Measurements are scaled in multiples of

Answer 16

10

Question 17

7 properties of life

Answer 17

Cellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, heredity, growth, responsiveness.

Question 18

What are three reasons it is important that scientific investigations be conducted ethically?

Answer 18

Because otherwise you will wage other people’s time money and health.

Question 19

Summarize three ways in which understanding science can help any person.

Answer 19

Healthier
Better consumer
More informed about environment.

Question 20

Contrast two different types of scientific investigation.

Answer 20

Controlled experiments

Study without experiment

Question 21

Being skeptical and being open to change are parts of

Answer 21

Scientific thought.

Question 22

In science_________ are truths that are valid everywhere in the universe.

Answer 22

Universal laws.

Question 23

The system of moral principles and values needed for scientific investigations is called

Answer 23

Ethics

Question 24

A wide range of observations is explained by a

Answer 24

Theory

Question 25

What are the 6 steps used in scientific method in order?

Answer 25

1- make observations and ask questions. 
2- formulate a hypothesis
3- design and carry out a study or an experiment. 
4- analyze the results 
5- draw conclusions 
6- formulate a theory.