Laboratory Tools and Safety Answers

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Finding friends who like to exercise with you is the most important step in beginning a new exercise program.

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A statement that can be proven by observation or measurement is known as a(n):

A
opinion
B
value
C
fact
D
belief
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?

A
nosebleeds
B
regular heartbeat
C
chest pain
D
vision problems
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Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process?

A
petroleum
B
coal
C
steel
D
meatpacking
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Why is it important for a researcher to know all safety procedures and where all safety equipment is stored even if they never have an accident?

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Genetics is the most important factor that affects your physical fitness.

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T
B
F
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Scientific experiments must be able to be repeated by multiple scientists to verify the results that are obtained. Which of the following is an example of a scientific question that could be used to create an easily reproducible experiment?

A
Why do people like to watch television?
B
Does the mass of a rocket affect the distance it can travel?
C
What makes the sky blue?
D
Does sugar or salt have a greater effect on plant growth?
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Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
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The expansion of the rail networks led to

A
a growth in the steel industry.
B
a growth in the textile industry.
C
a decline in the coal industry.
D
a decline in the meatpacking industry.
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Which of the following pieces of lab equipment is used to protect eyes?

A
lab coat
B
fire blanket
C
fire extinguisher
D
goggles
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How can participation in physical activity lead to improved sleep patterns?

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An independent variable is

A
directly changed by the experimenter.
B
manipulated by changes to the dependent variable.
C
a variable that is kept constant.
D
a variable that is used as a control.
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How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

A
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases.
B
Regular participation in physical activity allows an individual to function on less sleep.
C
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the need for a balanced diet.
D
Regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases.
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Why did the development of time zones make train schedules more reliable?

A
Time zones set the entire country to the same time.
B
Time zones measured time locally instead of country-wide.
C
Time zones made sure that each state was in only one zone.
D
Time zones created a standard of time that all trains followed.
55

Explain why the several different types of microscopes are all necessary.

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Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity?

A
cardiovascular disease
B
obesity
C
osteoporosis
D
allergies
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Scientific theories are explanations for scientific phenomena that can be changed when and if new information is found to support or refute the explanation. Which of the following statements provides an example of a scientific theory?

A
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an outside force.
B
Species evolve by passing on advantageous hereditary traits.
C
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
D
In a closed system, energy is neither created nor destroyed.
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Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

A
T
B
F
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Which best describes a development that improved railroad safety?

A
Railroads adopted standard time to coordinate schedules.
B
Railroads offered fold-down beds so that people could sleep more comfortably.
C
Companies standardized track technology so that they could use each other’s tracks.
D
Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.
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A balance is best used to measure a sample’s _______.

A
volume
B
length
C
mass
D
size

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