Rio Unit 01 Assessment

RIO Unit 01- Biology Scientific Method, Introduction to Living vs. Non-Living Things 1. Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things. What is one of these characteristics? (Analyzing) A They are made up of many specialized cells. B They contain genetic material. C They reproduce by mitosis. D They contain chlorophyll.

2. What term is given to the information gathered from observing a plant that grows 3cm over a two-week period? (Knowing)

3. Judith records observations of a plant growth experiment in the chart below. Look over the chart carefully to answer the following question. Color of Light Plant is Exposed To

Plant Growth Over Three-Week Period

Red

13cm

Blue

10cm

Green

2cm

Based on Judith’s observations, which color of light provides optimal plant growth? (Analyzing) A Blue

A Variables

B Green

B Data

C Red

C Inferences

D No conclusive data is available

D Conclusions 4. Which of the following statements is true concerning theories? (Evaluating) A Theories are always true. B Theories may be revised or replaced. C Theories are the opening statement of an experiment. D Theories are a problem to be solved.

5. Which is a characteristic of all living things? (Integrating) A Movement

8. Which of the characteristics of life can you observe by simply studying this diagram of a Trilobite? (Evaluating)

B Nervous System C Use of Energy D Respiration

6. During a race, the body temperature of a runner increases. The runner responds by perspiring, which lowers body temperature. What is this process an example of? (Knowing) A The maintenance of homeostasis B An antigen-antibody reaction C An acquired characteristic D Environmental factors affecting phenotype

7. Which of the following is true concerning hypotheses? (Evaluating) A Hypotheses may arise from prior knowledge. B Hypotheses may arise from logical inferences. C Hypotheses may arise from imaginative conjectures. D All of the above are true.

A It grows and develops. B It reproduces. C It contains genetic information. D It is organized.