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NDQ_006462
Evolution by natural selection is an example of a scientific
a. law, b. theory, c. hunch, d. question
b
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NDQ_006463
Science is a process that includes
a. collecting evidence, b. doing tests, c. applying logi, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006464
To gain the status of a scientific theory, an idea must be
a. first given the status of a scientific law, b. tested and confirmed repeatedly, c. voted on at a scientific convention, d. two of the above
b
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NDQ_006465
To be a scientist, it is important for a person to be
a. logical, b. observant, c. curious, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006466
A scientific theory must be
a. more complex than any other explanation for the observations, b. repeatedly tested and supported by the results, c. accepted by all scientists in a given field, d. all of the above
b
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NDQ_006467
Which of the following is the best example of doing science?
a. memorizing the processes of the water cycle, b. learning how to identify trees from their leaves, c. learning the names of all the bones in the human body, d. making observations of wildlife while hiking in the woods
d
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NDQ_006468
To think like a scientist, you should be
a. observant, b. skeptical, c. open minded, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006469
Scientists must have an open mind because scientific knowledge is always
a. hard to understand, b. controversial, c. theoretical, d. evolving
d
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NDQ_006470
A scientist develops a new idea based on her observations of nature. What should she do next?
a. think of a way to test the idea, b. claim that she has discovered a new theory, c. reject any evidence that conflicts with the idea, d. look only for evidence that supports the idea
a
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NDQ_006471
The best example of doing science is
a. wondering why fire flies produce light, b. learning the scientific names of fire flies, c. catching fire flies and putting them in a glass jar, d. memorizing a list of different animals that produce light
a
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NDQ_006473
Why would a scientist repeat the same experiment?
a. to try to get different results, b. to prove a scientific law, c. to make sure the results are reliable, d. none of the above
c
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NDQ_006475
If there is no way to test a new idea in science, what is the best way for a scientist to respond?
a. accept the idea as true as long as it is logical, b. reject the idea as false because there is no evidence to support it, c. put the idea aside until it can be tested or replace it with an idea that can be tested, d. consider the idea to be just a theory until proven otherwise
c
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NDQ_006476
__________way of learning about the natural world that depends on evidence, reasoning, and repeated testing
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
d
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NDQ_006479
__________using logical thought processes
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
g
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NDQ_006481
__________broad explanation that is widely accepted because it is supported by a great deal of evidence
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
f
Lesson: scientific ways of thinking What Is Science: Most people think of science as a collection of facts or a body of knowledge. For example, you may have memorized the processes of the water cycle. As shown in Figure 1.1, the processes include evaporation and precipitation. Such knowledge of the natural world is on...
NDQ_006482
__________individual engaged in making discoveries about the natural world through observation and testing
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
c
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NDQ_006483
__A new scientific idea is always accepted as true until it is proven false.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006484
__A good definition of science is a body of knowledge about nature.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006485
__________data or other facts gathered to test an idea
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
b
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NDQ_006486
__Evolution by natural selection is well documented by a range of evidence.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006487
__________description of what always occurs under certain conditions in nature
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
a
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NDQ_006488
__________attitude of doubt about ideas unless they are backed by adequate evidence
a. scientific law, b. evidence, c. scientist, d. science, e. skepticism, f. scientific theory, g. reasoning
e
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NDQ_006489
__Mendels laws explain how living things adapt to their environment.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006490
__A scientific law becomes a theory if more evidence is found to support it.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006498
__________A scientific law is a broad explanation that is supported by a great deal of evidence.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006499
__________Scientists use the term theory in a different way than the term is used in everyday language.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006500
__________Once an idea becomes a scientific theory, it can never be rejected or changed.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006501
__________Scientists explain the world based on their observations.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006502
__________A scientific theory becomes a scientific law if more evidence is found to support it.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006503
__________Science is best defined as a collection of facts about the natural world.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006504
__________A questioning attitude is part of what it means to think like a scientist.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006505
How many species of living things are alive on Earth today?
a. 100 500, b. 1,000 500,000, c. 500,000 1,000,000, d. more than 1,000,000
d
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006506
All organisms have
a. at least one cell, b. multiple cells, c. red blood cells, d. white blood cells
a
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NDQ_006507
The type of life scientist who studies fossils and evolution is a(n)
a. entomologist, b. epidemiologist, c. paleontologist, d. none of the above
c
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NDQ_006508
Microbiology is the study of organisms such as
a. plants, b. animals, c. bacteria, d. insects
c
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NDQ_006509
Theories basic to all of the life sciences include the
a. cell theory, b. theory of evolution by natural selection, c. germ theory of disease, d. two of the above
d
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NDQ_006510
An example of basic science research is
a. studying yeast cells to learn how they divide, b. researching materials to make stronger cars, c. studying rain forest plants to find medical drugs, d. developing artificial drugs to treat cancer
a
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NDQ_006511
The aim of applied scientific research is best stated as
a. finding solutions to practical problems, b. discovering new scientific knowledge, c. developing a better understanding of the natural world, d. providing knowledge for basic science research
a
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NDQ_006512
__________basic building block of all living things
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
f
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006513
__________science with the aim of discovering solutions to practical problems
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
c
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NDQ_006514
__________individual living thing
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
g
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006515
__________science with the aim of discovering new knowledge for its own sake
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
a
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006516
__________study of the interactions or organisms with each other and their environment
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
b
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006517
__________study of life and living things
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
e
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006518
__________change in the traits of organisms over time
a. basic science, b. ecology, c. applied science, d. evolution, e. life science, f. cell, g. organism
d
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006519
__________Life scientists work only in labs or natural habitats.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006520
__________Fewer species have gone extinct than are alive today.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006521
__________Life science is defined as the science of cells.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006522
__________Physiology is the study of the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: what is life science Fields in Life Science: Life is complex, and there are millions of species alive today. Many millions more lived in the past and then went extinct. Organisms include microscopic, single-celled organisms. They also include complex, multicellular animals such as you. Clearly, life science is...
NDQ_006523
__________Some life scientists study genes and inheritance.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006524
__________All life processes take place inside cells.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006525
__________The traits of organisms change over time because of natural selection.
a. true, b. false
a
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NDQ_006533
A scientific investigation follows a general plan referred to as the scientific
a. rule, b. method, c. regulation, d. flow chart
b
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NDQ_006534
What do you call a series of logical steps for testing a hypothesis?
a. scientific theory, b. scientific law, c. scientific method, d. scientific flow chart
c
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NDQ_006535
Observations can be made with the sense(s) of
a. sight, b. hearing, c. touch, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006536
A scientific hypothesis must be
a. true, b. false, c. tested, d. testable
d
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006537
Steps of a scientific investigation always include
a. proving a hypothesis is true, b. testing a hypothesis with evidence, c. communicating results of the research, d. two of the above
d
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NDQ_006538
A hypothesis is testable if you can find evidence to prove that it is
a. false when it really is false, b. false when it really is true, c. true when it really is false, d. none of the above
a
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NDQ_006539
Steps of the scientific method may be
a. repeated, b. skipped, c. followed in a different order, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006540
In a scientific experiment, a prediction is made based on the
a. hypothesis, b. conclusion, c. evidence, d. none of the above
a
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NDQ_006541
The independent variable in a scientific experiment is tested to see how it affects the
a. controls, b. dependent variable, c. hypothesis, d. prediction
b
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NDQ_006542
A scientific investigation generally begins with
a. observations, b. experiments, c. theories, d. hypotheses
a
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NDQ_006544
If the results of an experiment agree with the predicted outcome, they
a. prove that the hypothesis is a theory, b. provide support for the hypothesis, c. prove that the hypothesis is false, d. two of the above
b
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NDQ_006546
Methods used by scientists to communicate the results of their research include
a. presenting posters, b. reading papers, c. publishing papers, d. all of the above
d
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NDQ_006547
__________An experiment investigates the effects of the dependent variable on the independent variable.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006550
__________Only conclusions that support the hypothesis should be reported in scientific research.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006552
__________The steps of the scientific method must always be followed in a certain sequence.
a. true, b. false
b
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NDQ_006553
__________A scientific investigation is generally undertaken to answer a question.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006554
_The scientific method is a rigid sequence of steps.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006555
_If the results of an experiment agree with predictions, they support the hypothesis.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006556
__________A testable hypothesis can be proven true if it really is false.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006557
_An experiment investigates the effects of an independent variable on a control variable.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006558
__________Results of an investigation are more reliable if they have been replicated.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006559
__________You could apply the scientific method to answering a question in your daily life.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006560
_Scientists may use posters to communicate with each other about their research.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006561
_Scientific investigations always take place in a laboratory.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006562
__________factor that is held constant in an experiment
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
b
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006563
__________anything detected with the senses
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
d
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006564
__________variable in an experiment that is tested for its effects on another variable
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
g
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006565
__________potential, testable answer to a scientific question
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
a
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006566
__________repeating a scientific investigation and getting the same results
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
f
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006567
__________variable in an experiment that is measured to see if it is affected by another variable
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
e
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006568
__________controlled scientific test of a hypothesis that often takes place in lab
a. hypothesis, b. control, c. experiment, d. observation, e. dependent variable, f. replication, g. independent variable
c
Lesson: the scientific method Steps in a Scientific Investigation: A life scientist would carry out a scientific investigation to try to answer this question. A scientific investigation follows a general plan called the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of logical steps for testing a possible answer...
NDQ_006619
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
e
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006620
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
c
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006621
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
a
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006622
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
g
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006623
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
d
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006624
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006625
________________________________
a. electrical hazard, b. biohazard, c. sharp instrument, d. explosive substance, e. high heat, f. chemical hazard, g. laser radiation
f
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006633
__________Science research is potentially dangerous only if it is done in a lab.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006634
__________Fieldwork is any research that is carried out in an open field.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006635
__________Long hair is a potential danger in a lab unless it is tied back or covered.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006636
__________A science lab is a good place to eat because it has counters and sinks like a kitchen.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006637
__________Bunsen burners should not be used around flammable materials such as paper.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006638
__________Water should never be added to acid.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006639
__________The safety symbol with a mouse icon represents a biohazard.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006640
Possible settings for life science research include
a. labs, b. the field, c. natural settings, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006641
Which safety symbol warns of a radioactive hazard?
a. 4, b. poisonous chemical, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...
NDQ_006642
Which hazard does this safety symbol represent? 4.
a. strong acid, b. hot object, c. broken glass, d. Clean up any spills immediately
d
Lesson: safety in life science research Safety in the Lab: A science lab has many potential dangers. Thats why lab procedures and equipment are often labeled with safety symbols, like the ones in Figure 1.14. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you can recognize...