14 Questions
What is the purpose of the small ears of polar bears?
To reduce heat loss
How do the sharp claws and teeth of polar bears contribute to their survival?
To aid in catching and eating prey
Why do polar bears have fur on the soles of their feet?
To improve their grip on ice
What is the function of the nictitating membrane in the eyes of polar bears?
To reduce the risk of snow blindness and serve as a second lens underwater
What is the scientific term for the process whereby an organism becomes better suited to its habitat?
Adaptation
What is the main focus of the scientific method in biology?
Generating hypotheses
In the context of biology, what does 'falsifiable hypothesis' mean?
A hypothesis that can be tested and potentially proven false
What type of experimental group serves as the baseline for comparison in a scientific experiment?
Control group
What is the term for the process by which a hypothesis is tested through controlled experiments?
Hypothesis testing
Which of the following best describes the role of physical adaptations in the survival of organisms?
They are inherited traits that directly ensure survival
What percentage of the sun's rays does the silver sheen of freshwater fish reflect to dissipate heat?
70%
How fast can the silver sheen of freshwater fish swim?
85.5 cm/second
What is the behavioral adaptation of the silver sheen of freshwater fish?
Orienting its body with the sun to find its way back to the nest
During which epoch did the advancement of human societies occur, including the Neolithic revolution and the rise of villages?
Holocene
Test your knowledge of the scientific method, hypothesis testing, and the key steps involved in conducting experiments. Understand the principles of observation, questioning, testing alternate hypotheses, generating predictions, and evaluating results in the context of biology.
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