Exam (elaborations)
Biology Life on Earth with Physiology 10th Edition By Audesirk - Test Bank
Test Bank For Biology Life on Earth with Physiology 10th Edition By Audesirk - Complete Test Bank
[Show more]
Content preview
,Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, 10e (Audesirk)Chapter 1 An Introduction to Life on Earth
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Scientific inquiry is based on
A) natural selection.
B) stories that are passed down through generations.
C) natural causes.
D) information found in a gossip magazine.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
2) Which of the following is an example a natural cause?
A) Mice arise from discarded garbage.
B) Maggots appear spontaneously on rotting meat.
C) Epilepsy is a disease caused by uncontrolled firing of nerve cells in the brain.
D) If you sneeze you will die.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
Skill: Application/Analysis
3) Science cannot answer certain faith-based questions because
A) scientists are not able to study human behavior.
B) faith-based beliefs are impossible to either prove or disprove.
C) faith requires deductive reasoning.
D) there aren't enough variables.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Application/Analysis
4) Which of the following is FALSE about scientific theories?
A) They have been thoroughly tested.
B) They are developed by inductive reasoning.
C) They are used to support observations using deductive reasoning.
D) They can be either supported or modified by new observations.
E) They are firmly established and cannot be refuted.
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
1
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
,5) Which of these is NOT scientific?
A) A study determines differences in the species composition in two parks.
B) People are immunized with different vaccines to determine their relative effectiveness against
the flu virus.
C) NASA sends tadpoles up in the space shuttle to see how gravity affects their development.
D) Consumers are asked which tomato variety produces the best-tasting spaghetti sauce.
E) A company uses different advertising methods for a product to determine which one produces
the most sales.
Answer: D
Diff: 3
Section: 1.1
Skill: Application/Analysis
6) The scientific method includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) experimentation.
B) a testable theory.
C) an observation.
D) a hypothesis.
E) conclusions.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
7) We use the scientific method every day. Imagine that your car doesn't start one morning
before school. Which of these is a reasonable hypothesis regarding the problem?
A) I'm going to be late.
B) I'm out of gas.
C) I should check whether the lights were left on and drained the battery.
D) I should change the battery or the starter.
E) I should add a quart of oil.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Application/Analysis
8) A scientific theory
A) is a general explanation for natural phenomena.
B) is an educated guess.
C) is less reliable than a hypothesis.
D) will never be changed.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
2
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
, 9) A scientific explanation that is tentative and requires more investigation is called a(n)
A) theory.
B) fact.
C) control.
D) hypothesis.
E) observation.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
10) A carefully formulated scientific explanation that is based on extensive observations and is in
accord with scientific principles is called a
A) hypothesis.
B) theory.
C) fact.
D) control.
E) postulate.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
11) All the following are features of the scientific method EXCEPT:
A) hypothesis formulation.
B) observation and experimentation.
C) supernatural causes.
D) inductive reasoning.
E) repeatable by other scientists.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Section: 1.1
Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension
12) Suppose you are testing a treatment for AIDS patients and find that 75% respond very well
whereas 25% show no improvement or a decline in health. You should:
A) conclude that you have proven the effectiveness of the drug.
B) conclude that only 75% of AIDS patients should be treated.
C) review the results, modify the drug or the dosage, and repeat the experiment.
D) discontinue experimentation with this treatment because 25% of patients did not improve.
E) begin work on developing a new drug.
Answer: C
Diff: 3
Section: 1.1
Skill: Application/Analysis
3
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamsExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £22.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
74735 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now
