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Explore the steps of a scientific investigation, testable questions, scientific equipment, and data analysis. Learn about cells, ecological succession, and catastrophic events.
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$100 Question from Scientific Reasoning While conducting a scientific investigation, which of these steps usually occurs first? construct a graph communicate valid conclusions make accurate measurements formulate a testable hypothesis
$100 Answer from Scientific Reasoning formulate a testable hypothesis
$200 Question from Scientific Reasoning Which question is testable using the scientific method? A. Do freshwater catfish eat more frequently than saltwater catfish?B. Should the countries of the world cooperate to eliminate food shortages?C. Among cats, fish & dogs: which are better pets?D. Does adding sugar to water make it taste better?
$200 Answer from Scientific Reasoning A. Do freshwater catfish eat more frequently than saltwater catfish?
$300 Question from Scientific Reasoning “If the temperature of the water is increased, then the dissolving rate of salt will also increase.” If this were your hypothesis, what scientificequipment would you need to test it?
$300 Answer from Scientific Reasoning Thermometer, stop watch, beaker, hot plate, goggles, heat resistant gloves
$400 Question from Scientific Reasoning The graph shows the interior temperature of a box with a heat lamp shining on its outside walls. The best estimate of the interior temperature after 5 hours is —A 50°CB 55°CC 60°CD 65°C
Some students grew plants of the same species in soils with different pH values. Their data are shown in the table above. The students hypothesized that these plants grow best in soil with a pH of 6.4 to 6.8. According to the data, which of the following best supports the hypothesis? $500 Question from Scientific Reasoning F Plants in Groups 5 and 6 grew the most.G Plants in Groups 1 and 2 grew the most.H Plants in Groups 3, 4, and 5 grew the most.J Plants in Groups 2, 3, and 4 grew the most.
$500 Answer from Scientific Reasoning H Plants in Groups 3, 4, and 5 grew the most.
$100 Question from Cells What organelle makes food for the plant cell?
$100 Answer from Cells Chloroplast
$200 Question from Cells What 2 organelles are found in plant cells, but NOT animal cells?
$200 Answer from Cells Cell wall & Chloroplast
$300 Question from Cells If something is entering either a plant or animal cell, it must pass through the ___. Cell wall Cell membrane Vacuole nucleus
$300 Answer from Cells B. Cell membrane
$400 Question from Cells What is the function of the cytoplasm in a paramecium & amoeba? amoeba
$400 Answer from Cells Support organelles
$500 Question from Cells Name the organelle and function of the gold shapes in the cells below.
$500 Answer from Cells Vaculoes – store water, nutrients and wastes Animal-small and many Plant-1 large
$100 Question from Ecological Succession What would most likely occur after an ecosystem is distrupted by a fire? Ecosystem would return to its original state over time Ecosystem would return to its previous state immediately Ecosystem would evolve into a new ecosystem totally different from its original. Ecosystem would become an ever changing environment with no stability.
$100 Answer from Ecological Succession A. Ecosystem would return to its original state over time
$200 Question from Ecological Succession What is the primary species during primary succession?
$200 Answer from Ecological Succession Lichens & sometimes mosses
$300 Question from Ecological Succession Rockslide on the side of the mountain will cause which correct sequence? Soil, lichens, trees, shrubs Lichens, shrubs, trees soil Shrubs, soil, trees, lichens Lichens, soil, shrubs, trees
$300 Answer from Ecological Succession D. Lichens, soil, shrubs, trees **Why is this primary succession?**
$400 Question from Ecological Succession What type of vegetation would you expect to find on an abandoned farm that has remained undisturbed for 150 years?
$400 Answer from Ecological Succession Tall, mature trees
$500 Question from Ecological Succession When a ecosystem has recovered after a tree logging event, what is this an example of? Beginnings of secondary succession Climax community & pioneer species Climax commuity & primary succession Climax community at equilibrium
$500 Answer from Ecological Succession D. Climax community at equilibrium
$100 Question from Catastrophic Events A tornado is approaching the Richmond, TX. What dangers should you expect? Cold temperatures, blowing snow, and poor visibility Funnel-shaped winds that can lift large objects Lightning and hailstones Flooding, large waves, and strong winds
$100 Answer from Catastrophic Events B. Funnel-shaped winds that can lift large objects
$200 Question from Catastrophic Events If an earthquake occurred in the middle of the ocean, what will be the most likely affect of this event? High winds knocking over trees Storm surge washing away beaches Massive ocean waves destroy coastal habitats Landslides destroy plant life and displace wildlife
$200 Answer from Catastrophic Events C. Massive ocean waves destroy coastal habitats **Why is it NOT B) Storm surge washing away beaches?
$300 Question from Catastrophic Events What is the result if a hurricane caused damage in an area? Area would remain uninhabited for centuries Stable ecosystem would be reestablished in a year A ecosystem similar to original will eventually reestablish if climate is stable Stable ecosystem will be different from the original
$300 Answer from Catastrophic Events C. A ecosystem similar to original will eventually reestablish if climate is stable
$400 Question from Catastrophic Events If a hurricane makes landfall, what is the best prediction of what we should expect? New landform is created Massive movement of soil and sediment due to gravity Slow movement & excessive flooding Loss of habitat with fast winds
$400 Answer from Catastrophic Events Tall, mature trees
$500 Question from Catastrophic Events What kind of natural disaster helps some forest communities by allowing some trees to release their seeds, by clearing away deadwood, and by encouraging new growth?
$100 Question from Life in Space In order for life survive on Mars, what do all living organisms need to survive? Roots, leaves, stems Lungs, heart, eyes Light, soil, nutrients Air, nutrients, water
$100 Answer from Life in Space D. Air, nutrients, water
$200 Question from Life in Space Which would be least important in determining life on a planet? Distance from sun Presence of water Presence of soil Composition of atmosphere
$200 Answer from Life in Space C. Presence of soil
$300 Question from Life in Space How does Earth’s atmosphere sustains life? It does not affect life. Made mostly of oxygen so we can breath. Acts as a protective barrier from heat and harmful rays. With it, we would float into space.
$300 Answer from Life in Space C. Acts as a protective barrier from heat and harmful rays.
$400 Question from Life in Space Which of the following is an important reason why Mercury does not support human life? Mercury does not have a moon Mercury is smaller than Earth Mercury does not have an atmosphere for humans to breath The days on Mercury are much longer than the days on Earth.
$400 Answer from Life in Space c) Mercury does not have an atmosphere for humans to breath
What conclusion can be • made about the ability of • humans to breathe • Martian air? • Life support will be needed • because the percentage of • oxygen is too low. • B. It will be impossible to breathe because the percentage of nitrogen is too low. • C. Oxygen and nitrogen will make it possible for photosynthesis to produce food. • D. Humans will be able to breathe the air because • oxygen is present. $500 Question from Life in Space
