Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Centers of Disease Control
B)   The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
C)   The National Institute of Health
D)   The Pasteur Institute
E)   Astrology and MedicineF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called an)

Accepted Answer

A)   statistical study.
B)   double-blind study.
C)   variable study.
D)   adaptive study.
E)   blind study.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

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A)   evolution.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   levels of organization.
D)   biological classification.
E)   acclimation.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The standard error tells

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A)   how often the examiner made an error.
B)   how often the experimental variable was tested.
C)   the relationship between the control and test groups.
D)   whether or not the research has been published in a scientific journal.
E)   how uncertain a particular value is.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C) E

Question 6

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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A)   a theory.
B)   a hunch.
C)   the hypothesis.
D)   the data.
E)   the conclusion.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Subjective; analytical
B)   Objective; analytical
C)   Objective; subjective
D)   Objective; hypothetical
E)   Subjective; theoreticalF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)   excess stomach acid.
B)   the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
C)   drinking too much coffee.
D)   extreme stress.
E)   diets rich in meat products.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E) B

Question 10

All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolism.
B)   evolution.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   reproduction.
E)   development.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   entity.
B)   ecosystem.
C)   biosystem.
D)   community.
E)   biosphere.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)   scientists
B)   politicians
C)   clergy
D)   educators
E)   everyoneF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

Accepted Answer

A)   The x-axis only.
B)   The y-axis only.
C)   The dot points that are connected by the lines of the graph.
D)   The top of each bar in a bar graph.
E)   The x-axis and y-axis.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an)

Accepted Answer

A)   community.
B)   population.
C)   organism.
D)   tissue.
E)   species.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

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 maintain a fairly constant internal environment.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

A)   This milk tastes funny.
B)   This package is larger than that one.
C)   I like this picture.
D)   This mattress feels hard to me.
E)   I think I am going to be sick.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

If the control group in an experiment shows the same results as the test group, the treatment was successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Human Organization

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

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In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet, which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

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A controlled study in which neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment, is called an)

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The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

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The standard error tells

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The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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In a graph, the experimental variable is plotted on the

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________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve personal judgment.

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The cause of stomach ulcers appears to be

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All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are called

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A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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

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Choose the following interest group that should be held most responsible for the future roles of new scientific technologies.

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Where on a graph can you find the information that the graph pertains to?

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A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as an)

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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 statements most correctly defines homeostasis?

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