Science quiz with correct answers
_________ is dependent not only on the temperature, but also on the amount of substance available. -
CORRECT ANSWER-evaporation
A person is diagnosed as having acidosis, a condition in which the blood pH is below 7.45. What does the doctor
most likely conclude? - CORRECT ANSWER-Too much carbon dioxide is found in the blood
A researcher notices a positive correlation between the height of a plant and nutrient concentration over time.
Based on this observation, what conclusion does he reach? - CORRECT ANSWER-When the amount of
nutrients available to the plant increases, its height also increases.
A spoonful of sugar is added to a hot cup of tea. All the sugar dissolves. How can the resulting solution be
described? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unsaturated and homogeneous
A student notices a pattern of stripes on five tigers. Each of the five tigers has the same stripe pattern. Using his
inductive reasoning, what does he logically assume based on this information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Each
offspring will have the same stripe pattern
After food has been masticated in the oral cavity, where does it go next? - CORRECT ANSWER-pharynx
An atom has 28 protons, 32 neutrons, and 28 electrons. What is the name of this isotope? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nickel-60
Protons+neurons
An intracellular chemical signal can be produced in the cell membrane. Once it is produced, where does it go? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To another part of the same cell
Arrange the path of food through the digestive system. - CORRECT ANSWER-Oral Cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
Pyloric Sphincter
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Colon
As soon as an invader, known as a(n) _____, enters the body, the body begins to fight. - CORRECT ANSWER-
pathogen
Blood oxygen levels are most likely low when blood _________. - CORRECT ANSWER-fills the right atrium
During the aging process, not all hormone levels decrease; some actually increase. Which of the following is a
hormone that may increase as a person ages? - CORRECT ANSWER-luteinizing hormone
During which of the following phase changes will the cohesion between the particles in a substance decrease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-vaporization