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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1.
The scientific method is
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
scientific method.
material conference.
scientific action.
All of these are correct.
Pseudoscience
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
relationships.
cause-and-effect relationships.
cause-and-relation.
None of these are correct.
Communication is a central characteristic of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
reliable.
impartial.
limited in when it can be used.
All of these are correct.
is a deceptive practice.
utilizes appearance and language of science.
is misleading.
All of these are correct.
Repeatability in an experiment is important because
A. it eliminates bias.
B. independent investigators must be able to get the same results.
C. it helps to support the initial hypothesis.
D. All of these are correct.
E. only independent investigators must be able to get the same results and it helps to support the initial
hypothesis.
6.
The scientific method is the process that scientists use to
A.
B.
C.
D.
evaluate student learning.
rigorously test the solutions to new questions.
study a crime scene.
photograph human behavior.
7.
Some of the steps followed in the scientific method include:
A.
B.
C.
D.
8.
Scientists usually experiment by collecting data
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.
write a dissertation and present the information at a scientific conference.
analyze historical events and offer your opinion of the key findings.
observation, formulate and test a hypothesis, compare results to others and publish.
interview many people about their reaction to current events.
from as large a sample as possible.
from one source only.
from their relatives.
only from other researchers and comparing their results.
"Matter" is made up of
A.
B.
C.
D.
atoms.
proteins.
bases.
pseudo electrons.
10. Which of the following is NOT an inorganic household chemical?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ammonia
salt
vinegar
lye
11. The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you
A.
B.
C.
D.
whether it is organic or inorganic.
the number and position of the parts of the atom.
the amount of potential energy of the atom.
whether it is used in photosynthesis or respiration.
12. Gasoline engines are
A.
B.
C.
D.
less efficient than diesel engines.
more efficient than diesel engines.
more likely to last longer than diesel engines.
58% more efficient than hybrid engines.
13. In the United States, what percentage of energy consumed is in the form of electricity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
36%
94%
4%
73%
14. Which of the following light sources is the most efficient?
A.
B.
C.
D.
incandescent
sulfur lamp
fluorescent
sodium vapor
15. Which energy conversion system is the least efficient?
A.
B.
C.
D.
electric motor
home oil furnace
steam-power plant
automobile engine
16. The energy released as water flows downhill from behind a dam is an example of
A.
B.
C.
D.
kinetic energy.
hydroxyl ion formation.
activation energy.
potential energy.
17. When energy is converted from one form to another, the loss of energy is usually in the form of
A.
B.
C.
D.
water.
fluorescent light.
heat.
radioactivity.
18. Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
oxygen and water
hydroxyl ion and hydrogen
carbon dioxide and oxygen
water and carbon dioxide
19. What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is a base.
It is a catalyst.
It is an acid.
It has a high number of hydroxyl ions.
20. What is the fundamental subunit of matter?
A.
B.
C.
D.
molecule
compound
mixture
atom
21. The second law of thermodynamics states that
A.
B.
C.
D.
energy is the ability to do work.
useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.
energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
all energy is either kinetic or potential.
22. Which of the following is released as a product of respiration?
A.
B.
C.
D.
energy for growth and reproduction
fats, sugars, and proteins
oxygen
chlorine ions
23. The nucleus of an atom contains
A.
B.
C.
D.
only electrons.
electrons and protons.
only protons.
protons and neutrons.
24. The theory of evolution
A.
B.
C.
D.
states that the characteristics of all organisms change over time.
states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
is used in conjunction with the scientific method.
states that all plants and animals were created by a supreme being.
25. A hybrid vehicle
A.
B.
C.
D.
contains only an internal combustion engine.
contains an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
contains only an electric motor.
None of these are correct.
26. The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
sensible heat.
latent heat.
entropy
kinetic energy.
27. The heat that causes liquid water to evaporate from your skin is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
sensible heat.
combustion.
evapotranspiration.
latent heat.
28. Energy that cannot be used to do useful work is referred to as
A.
B.
C.
D.
potential energy.
entropy.
kinetic energy.
enzymatic energy.
29. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would
A.
B.
C.
D.
store water and release it slowly into the system to allow recovery of native species.
transport water to population centers in northern Florida.
be very inexpensive.
drain more water out of the system to control flooding.
30. Reproducibility is an important part of the scientific method and means that
A.
B.
C.
D.
other scientists are able to repeat the experiment and obtain similar results.
scientists show all the calculations in their work.
scientists have an idea that they are testing.
a control group is always used.
31. In order to discern whether or not a product is green you should look for
A. statements about the use of recycled materials.
B. evidence of a company's commitment to making and marketing a green product.
C. a list of actual ingredients and their sources following a statement of using all natural ingredients.
D. All of the above are true
Which of the following best matches the description?
32. Burning of fuel to obtain heat.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
33. Central region of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
34. Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
35. Negatively charged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
36. Compound with a high number of hydroxyl ions or high pH.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
37. Process whereby organisms break down large molecules to obtain energy.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
38. Molecule or atom which has lost or gained an electron.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
39. The energy contained by moving objects, such as running water.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
40. Number used as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
41. Positively charged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
42. Protein molecule that speeds up the rate of a reaction.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
43. Compound with a low number of hydroxyl ions or low pH.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
44. Uncharged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
45. The energy matter has because of its position.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
46. Energy that can not be used to do useful work.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
47. Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
48. Heat energy that is used to change matter from a solid to liquid or gas.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
49. Ocean water has low energy quality because there is a relatively small temperature difference between it
and the objects to be heated.
True
False
50. Damming water changes its quantity and not its quality.
True
False
51. The release of chemical energy from food is analogous to the burning of fossil fuel.
True
False
52. An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydroxyl ions.
True
False
53. Photosynthesis is the process whereby animals break down large molecules such as sugars into smaller
molecules.
True
False
54. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
True
False
55. Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.
True
False
56. The fundamental unit of matter is the sugar molecule.
True
False
57. Chemical bonds are physical attractions between atoms resulting from the interaction of their electrons.
True
False
58. An ion is the product of photosynthetic reactions in plants.
True
False
59. Flood control measures to drain the Everglades resulted in devastating native plant and animal
communities.
True
False
60. Scientific opinions are always factual.
True
False
61. The prototype for the first diesel engine ran on peanut oil.
True
False
62. The first transgenic crops were created as laboratory specimens in 1982.
True
False
63. Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.
True
False
64. The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,
some of the useful energy is lost.
True
False
65. It takes very little energy to change water from a liquid to a vapor.
True
False
66. With pseudoscience, deceptive practices may unintentionally confuse and/or mislead people into thinking
that something has scientific validity when it does not.
True
False
67. An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons) in a solution.
True
False
68. Efforts to reduce emissions of acid forming substances from industrial sources continue to be an important
part of air pollution control.
True
False
69. The University of Arizona's water chilling and ice storage project functions their air conditioning.
True
False
70. Matter may be solid, liquid, or gas, depending on the amount of kinetic energy contained by the molecules.
True
False
71. Energy can be created and or destroyed with unlimited potential.
True
False
72. The scientific method involves observation, hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of results, and the
publishing of findings.
True
False
73. In a controlled experiment, a single test is performed from which the results are gathered and accepted by
the scientific community.
True
False
74. A theory is a broadly written statement that covers large bodies of scientific knowledge.
True
False
4 Key
1.
The scientific method is
A.
B.
C.
D.
reliable.
impartial.
limited in when it can be used.
All of these are correct.
Enger - Chapter 04 #1
2.
Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and
show
A.
B.
C.
D.
relationships.
cause-and-effect relationships.
cause-and-relation.
None of these are correct.
Enger - Chapter 04 #2
3.
Communication is a central characteristic of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
scientific method.
material conference.
scientific action.
All of these are correct.
Enger - Chapter 04 #3
4.
Pseudoscience
A.
B.
C.
D.
is a deceptive practice.
utilizes appearance and language of science.
is misleading.
All of these are correct.
Enger - Chapter 04 #4
5.
Repeatability in an experiment is important because
A. it eliminates bias.
B. independent investigators must be able to get the same results.
C. it helps to support the initial hypothesis.
D. All of these are correct.
E. only independent investigators must be able to get the same results and it helps to support the initial
hypothesis.
Enger - Chapter 04 #5
6.
The scientific method is the process that scientists use to
A.
B.
C.
D.
evaluate student learning.
rigorously test the solutions to new questions.
study a crime scene.
photograph human behavior.
Enger - Chapter 04 #6
7.
Some of the steps followed in the scientific method include:
A.
B.
C.
D.
write a dissertation and present the information at a scientific conference.
analyze historical events and offer your opinion of the key findings.
observation, formulate and test a hypothesis, compare results to others and publish.
interview many people about their reaction to current events.
Enger - Chapter 04 #7
8.
Scientists usually experiment by collecting data
A.
B.
C.
D.
from as large a sample as possible.
from one source only.
from their relatives.
only from other researchers and comparing their results.
Enger - Chapter 04 #8
9.
"Matter" is made up of
A.
B.
C.
D.
atoms.
proteins.
bases.
pseudo electrons.
Enger - Chapter 04 #9
10.
Which of the following is NOT an inorganic household chemical?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ammonia
salt
vinegar
lye
Enger - Chapter 04 #10
11.
The position of an element in the Periodic Table tells you
A.
B.
C.
D.
whether it is organic or inorganic.
the number and position of the parts of the atom.
the amount of potential energy of the atom.
whether it is used in photosynthesis or respiration.
Enger - Chapter 04 #11
12.
Gasoline engines are
A.
B.
C.
D.
less efficient than diesel engines.
more efficient than diesel engines.
more likely to last longer than diesel engines.
58% more efficient than hybrid engines.
Enger - Chapter 04 #12
13.
In the United States, what percentage of energy consumed is in the form of electricity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
36%
94%
4%
73%
Enger - Chapter 04 #13
14.
Which of the following light sources is the most efficient?
A.
B.
C.
D.
incandescent
sulfur lamp
fluorescent
sodium vapor
Enger - Chapter 04 #14
15.
Which energy conversion system is the least efficient?
A.
B.
C.
D.
electric motor
home oil furnace
steam-power plant
automobile engine
Enger - Chapter 04 #15
16.
The energy released as water flows downhill from behind a dam is an example of
A.
B.
C.
D.
kinetic energy.
hydroxyl ion formation.
activation energy.
potential energy.
Enger - Chapter 04 #16
17.
When energy is converted from one form to another, the loss of energy is usually in the form of
A.
B.
C.
D.
water.
fluorescent light.
heat.
radioactivity.
Enger - Chapter 04 #17
18.
Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosynthesis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
oxygen and water
hydroxyl ion and hydrogen
carbon dioxide and oxygen
water and carbon dioxide
Enger - Chapter 04 #18
19.
What does it mean when a solution has a low pH number?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is a base.
It is a catalyst.
It is an acid.
It has a high number of hydroxyl ions.
Enger - Chapter 04 #19
20.
What is the fundamental subunit of matter?
A.
B.
C.
D.
molecule
compound
mixture
atom
Enger - Chapter 04 #20
21.
The second law of thermodynamics states that
A.
B.
C.
D.
energy is the ability to do work.
useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.
energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
all energy is either kinetic or potential.
Enger - Chapter 04 #21
22.
Which of the following is released as a product of respiration?
A.
B.
C.
D.
energy for growth and reproduction
fats, sugars, and proteins
oxygen
chlorine ions
Enger - Chapter 04 #22
23.
The nucleus of an atom contains
A.
B.
C.
D.
only electrons.
electrons and protons.
only protons.
protons and neutrons.
Enger - Chapter 04 #23
24.
The theory of evolution
A.
B.
C.
D.
states that the characteristics of all organisms change over time.
states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
is used in conjunction with the scientific method.
states that all plants and animals were created by a supreme being.
Enger - Chapter 04 #24
25.
A hybrid vehicle
A.
B.
C.
D.
contains only an internal combustion engine.
contains an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
contains only an electric motor.
None of these are correct.
Enger - Chapter 04 #25
26.
The heat that is transferred from a hot object to your hand is known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
sensible heat.
latent heat.
entropy
kinetic energy.
Enger - Chapter 04 #26
27.
The heat that causes liquid water to evaporate from your skin is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
sensible heat.
combustion.
evapotranspiration.
latent heat.
Enger - Chapter 04 #27
28.
Energy that cannot be used to do useful work is referred to as
A.
B.
C.
D.
potential energy.
entropy.
kinetic energy.
enzymatic energy.
Enger - Chapter 04 #28
29.
The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would
A.
B.
C.
D.
store water and release it slowly into the system to allow recovery of native species.
transport water to population centers in northern Florida.
be very inexpensive.
drain more water out of the system to control flooding.
Enger - Chapter 04 #29
30.
Reproducibility is an important part of the scientific method and means that
A.
B.
C.
D.
other scientists are able to repeat the experiment and obtain similar results.
scientists show all the calculations in their work.
scientists have an idea that they are testing.
a control group is always used.
Enger - Chapter 04 #30
31.
In order to discern whether or not a product is green you should look for
A.
B.
C.
D.
statements about the use of recycled materials.
evidence of a company's commitment to making and marketing a green product.
a list of actual ingredients and their sources following a statement of using all natural ingredients.
All of the above are true
Enger - Chapter 04 #31
Which of the following best matches the description?
Enger - Chapter 04
32.
Burning of fuel to obtain heat.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #32
33.
Central region of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #33
34.
Process whereby plants convert inorganic materials into organic matter.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #34
35.
Negatively charged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #35
36.
Compound with a high number of hydroxyl ions or high pH.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #36
37.
Process whereby organisms break down large molecules to obtain energy.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #37
38.
Molecule or atom which has lost or gained an electron.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #38
39.
The energy contained by moving objects, such as running water.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #39
40.
Number used as a measure of hydrogen ion concentration.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #40
41.
Positively charged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #41
42.
Protein molecule that speeds up the rate of a reaction.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #42
43.
Compound with a low number of hydroxyl ions or low pH.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
Enger - Chapter 04 #43
44.
Uncharged particle of an atom.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
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The energy matter has because of its position.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
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Energy that can not be used to do useful work.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
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47.
Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
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48.
Heat energy that is used to change matter from a solid to liquid or gas.
A. respiration
B. pH
C. enzyme
D. ion
E. photosynthesis
F. acid
G. combustion
H. potential energy
I. base
J. proton
K. electron
L. isotope
M. neutron
N. kinetic energy
O. nucleus
P. entropy
Q. latent heat
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49.
Ocean water has low energy quality because there is a relatively small temperature difference between it
and the objects to be heated.
TRUE
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50.
Damming water changes its quantity and not its quality.
FALSE
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51.
The release of chemical energy from food is analogous to the burning of fossil fuel.
TRUE
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52.
An acid is an ionic compound that releases hydroxyl ions.
FALSE
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53.
Photosynthesis is the process whereby animals break down large molecules such as sugars into smaller
molecules.
FALSE
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54.
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
TRUE
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55.
Potential energy is the energy contained by moving objects.
FALSE
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56.
The fundamental unit of matter is the sugar molecule.
FALSE
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57.
Chemical bonds are physical attractions between atoms resulting from the interaction of their electrons.
TRUE
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58.
An ion is the product of photosynthetic reactions in plants.
TRUE
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59.
Flood control measures to drain the Everglades resulted in devastating native plant and animal
communities.
TRUE
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60.
Scientific opinions are always factual.
FALSE
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61.
The prototype for the first diesel engine ran on peanut oil.
TRUE
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62.
The first transgenic crops were created as laboratory specimens in 1982.
TRUE
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63.
Chemistry is extremely important in discussions of environmental problems.
TRUE
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64.
The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is converted from one form to another,
some of the useful energy is lost.
TRUE
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65.
It takes very little energy to change water from a liquid to a vapor.
FALSE
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66.
With pseudoscience, deceptive practices may unintentionally confuse and/or mislead people into
thinking that something has scientific validity when it does not.
FALSE
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67.
An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons) in a solution.
FALSE
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68.
Efforts to reduce emissions of acid forming substances from industrial sources continue to be an
important part of air pollution control.
TRUE
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69.
The University of Arizona's water chilling and ice storage project functions their air conditioning.
TRUE
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70.
Matter may be solid, liquid, or gas, depending on the amount of kinetic energy contained by the
molecules.
TRUE
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71.
Energy can be created and or destroyed with unlimited potential.
FALSE
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72.
The scientific method involves observation, hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of results, and the
publishing of findings.
FALSE
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73.
In a controlled experiment, a single test is performed from which the results are gathered and accepted
by the scientific community.
TRUE
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74.
A theory is a broadly written statement that covers large bodies of scientific knowledge.
FALSE
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