Question 1

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

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A)  atmosphere.
B)  hydrosphere.
C)  biosphere.
D)  lithosphere.
E)  stratospherE.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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A)  All living organisms are alike.
B)  Living organisms do not change much over time.
C)  Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D)  It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E)  Cells and organisms must be able to maintain a fairly constant internal environment.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

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A)  If a student buys a meal plan he/she will eat more vegetables.
B)  Ginny gained 5 lbs her freshman year.
C)  Blake failed the test.
D)  There are more calories in french fries than in colas.
E)  I like my biology class better than my other classes.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 4

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

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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 EarthF) A) and E)
G) None of the above A

Question 5

The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

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A)  BacteriA.
B)  Archaea.
C)  Eukarya.
D)  Animalia.
E)  Fungi.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

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

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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.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The scientific study of life is called

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A)  biology.
B)  ecology.
C)  anatomy.
D)  biochemistry.
E)  limnology.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

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A)  Theory of ecosystems
B)  Cell theory
C)  Gene theory
D)  Theory of evolution
E)  Theory of gravityF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

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A)  Technology
B)  Anatomy
C)  Biochemistry
D)  Taxonomy
E)  EvolutionF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

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A)  an entity.
B)  an ecosystem.
C)  a biosystem.
D)  a community.
E)  a biospherE.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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A)  x axis.
B)  y axis.
C)  x and y axis.
D)  z axis.
E)  x and z axis.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Traditions,beliefs,and values are considered what aspect of human life?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicative
B)  cultural
C)  instructional
D)  biological
E)  chemicalF) All of the above
G) None of the above B

Question 13

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.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a/an

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A)  organism.
B)  population.
C)  community.
D)  ecosystem.
E)  biospherE.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

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.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis.
B)  adaptation.
C)  metabolism.
D)  development.
E)  cellular organization.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

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 .govF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an example of which biological concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism
B)  evolution
C)  development
D)  homeostasis
E)  reproductionF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Humans evolved from apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis.
B)  metabolism.
C)  evolution.
D)  reproduction.
E)  organization.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the

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Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

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

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The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus.This organism belongs to the domain

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

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The scientific study of life is called

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Which of the following is not a basic theory of biology?

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What is the unifying principle of the biological sciences?

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The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called

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In a graph,the experimental variable is plotted on the

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Traditions,beliefs,and values are considered what aspect of human life?

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

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In a swamp,all of the alligators would represent a/an

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

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Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment.This is an example of

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

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Four million years ago,horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies with a straight shoulder and thick neck.This statement is an example of which biological concept?

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Humans evolved from apes.

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