Filters
Question type

Study Flashcards

Explain the concept of homeostasis using the example of how we regulate our body temperature. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A(n)____________________ is verifiable information. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The pancreas is an organ that regulates blood glucose levels. When glucose levels rise above normal, the pancreas releases insulin to lower blood glucose levels. This is an example of ____. ​


A) evolution
B) mutation
C) immunity
D) homeostasis
E) variability

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which is the correct order of progression? ​


A) ecosystem → community → population → organism ​
B) organism → community → population → ecosystem
C) organism → population → community → ecosystem
D) population → organism → ecosystem → community ​
E) community → organism → population → ecosystem

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The interconnection of living things is known as ____. ​


A) populations ​
B) biosphere
C) ecosystem
D) community
E) evolution ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Answer the questions by matching the examples to the proper group according to their characteristics.

Premises
the interaction of various communities
smallest unit of life
the cardiovascular system
the most inclusive level of organization
groups of the same species
groups of different organisms interacting in a local area
smallest unit of structure
these structures come together to form cells
a human being
the heart
heart muscle
Responses
biosphere
cell
organ system
tissue
population
community
ecosystem
molecule
organ
atom
organism

Correct Answer

the interaction of various communities
smallest unit of life
the cardiovascular system
the most inclusive level of organization
groups of the same species
groups of different organisms interacting in a local area
smallest unit of structure
these structures come together to form cells
a human being
the heart
heart muscle

A(n)____________________ is a testable statement proposed to explain an observation. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A(n)____________________ is the group to which experimental results can be compared. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Science is based on ____. ​


A) faith
B) evidence
C) authority
D) consensus
E) opinions

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Explain the concept of homeostasis using the example of how we regulate our body temperature. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Answers will vary but should be similar ...

View Answer

In terms of classification, humans belong to which domain? ​


A) prokaryote
B) Eukarya
C) Archaea
D) Bacteria
E) protists

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The basic unit of life is the ____.


A) atom
B) molecule
C) organelle
D) cell
E) organism

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which feature of life is the ability to maintain a stable internal state? ​


A) energy production
B) sensing the outside world
C) reproduction
D) homeostasis
E) growth

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Answer the questions by matching the examples to the proper group according to their characteristics.

Premises
includes humans, deer and dogs
distinct group of mammals that includes humans and apes
includes humans, fish and lizards
kingdom to which humans belong
kingdom of mostly single-celled organisms
Responses
Eukarya
Primate
Vertebrate
Mammal
Bacteria

Correct Answer

includes humans, deer and dogs
distinct group of mammals that includes humans and apes
includes humans, fish and lizards
kingdom to which humans belong
kingdom of mostly single-celled organisms

Which characteristic distinguishes humans from other primates? ​


A) complexity of the brain
B) walking upright
C) using tools
D) body hair
E) manual dexterity

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The statement "animals that live in the desert will produce concentrated urine" is ____. ​


A) a fact
B) a hypothesis
C) data
D) a variable
E) a control group

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

If the sample size in an experiment is too small, ____________________ error might distort the results. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A(n)____________________ cannot be verified because it involves subjective judgment. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The objective evaluation of information is called evidence-based learning or ____________________. ​

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Answer the questions by matching the statement to the most appropriate function, process, or trait listed below.

Premises
explains how populations of organisms change over time
a process whereby a researcher can manipulate the conditions under which observations are made
a process that converts sunlight into nutrient energy
refers to all parts of Earth where organisms live
process by which body temperature is kept fairly constant
Responses
biosphere
photosynthesis
homeostasis
experiment
evolution

Correct Answer

explains how populations of organisms change over time
a process whereby a researcher can manipulate the conditions under which observations are made
a process that converts sunlight into nutrient energy
refers to all parts of Earth where organisms live
process by which body temperature is kept fairly constant

Showing 21 - 40 of 43

Related Exams

Show Answer