In an experiment, what is the factor that is tested?

specimen

control

hypothesis

variable

variable

A heat wave that causes an organism to move to a cooler climate is an example of a(n) _____.

stimulus

extinction

speciation

adaptation

adaptation

Which characteristic of life relies on the sun?

reproduction

using energy

adaptation

cell structure

using energy

Which characteristic of life is not essential to the survival of an individual organism?

growth

response

development

reproduction

reproduction

What does temperature measure?

the number of calories

the amount of matter

the amount of heat energy

the number of atoms

the amount of heat energy

Which is not likely to be studied by a biologist?

animals

clouds

swamps

plants