Living Environment: Biology
- 1.
A characteristic of all known living organisms is that they
- A.
Originate from preexisting life
- B.
Have complex nervous systems
- C.
Require oxygen for respiration
- D.
Carry on heterotrophic nutrition
Correct Answer
A. Originate from preexisting life -
- 2.
A characteristic of all known living things is that they
- A.
Use carbon dioxide
- B.
Are capable of locomotion
- C.
Carry on metabolic activities
- D.
Use atmospheric oxygen
Correct Answer
C. Carry on metabolic activities -
- 3.
Which term refers to all activities required to sustain life?
- A.
Homeostasis
- B.
Metabolism
- C.
Excretion
- D.
Synthesis
Correct Answer
D. Synthesis -
- 4.
Small molecules are combined to form large molecules by the life function of
- A.
Transport
- B.
Regulation
- C.
Synthesis
- D.
Excretion
Correct Answer
C. Synthesis -
- 5.
Control of all physiological activities of an organism is necessary to maintain that organisms stability in its environment. This life activity is known as
- A.
Respiration
- B.
Regulation
- C.
Transport
- D.
Nutrition
Correct Answer
B. Regulation -
- 6.
In an organism the coordination of the activities that maintain homeostasis in a constantly changing environment is a process known as
- A.
Synthesis
- B.
Regulation
- C.
Respiration
- D.
Digestion
Correct Answer
B. Regulation -
- 7.
Which group of measurements contains only metric units?
- A.
5mm, 3g, 40mL
- B.
5 in, 3 kg, 40 oz
- C.
5mm, 3 g, 40lbs
- D.
5in, 3il, 40mL
Correct Answer
A. 5mm, 3g, 40mL -
- 8.
What is the meaning of the metric prefix milli?
- A.
One thousand
- B.
One hundredth
- C.
One thousandth
- D.
One hundred
Correct Answer
C. One thousandth -
- 9.
Which question cannot be answered scientifically?
- A.
Which flower has the pretties petals?
- B.
What is the sound frequency of a fire alarm?
- C.
What is the heart rate of a dog?
- D.
How fast does a plant grow?
Correct Answer
A. Which flower has the pretties petals? -
- 10.
The analysis of data gathered during a particular experiment is necessary in order to
- A.
Develop a research plan for that experiment
- B.
Formulate a hypothesis for that experiment
- C.
Draw a valid conclusion for that experiment
- D.
Design a control for that experiment
Correct Answer
C. Draw a valid conclusion for that experiment -
- 11.
Which process includes the other three?
- A.
Excretion
- B.
Metabolism
- C.
Synthesis
- D.
Nutrition
Correct Answer
C. Synthesis -
- 12.
In an experiment the set up that provides a basis of comparison is known as
- A.
A variable
- B.
The conclusion
- C.
The problem
- D.
A control
Correct Answer
D. A control -
- 13.
List the characteristics of living things
- A.
Organized
- B.
Acquire materials and energy
- C.
Reproduce
- D.
Respond to stimuli
- E.
Are homeostatic
- F.
Grow and develop
- G.
Have the ability to adapt to their environment
Correct Answer(s)
A. Organized
B. Acquire materials and energy
C. Reproduce
D. Respond to stimuli
E. Are homeostatic
F. Grow and develop
G. Have the ability to adapt to their environment -
- 14.
Difference between nutrition and nutrient is...
- A.
Nutrients are chemical substances in food that are essintial to the diet and good health
- B.
Nutrition is activities by which an organism obtains food and processes it for growth and repair.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Nutrients are chemical substances in food that are essintial to the diet and good health
B. Nutrition is activities by which an organism obtains food and processes it for growth and repair. -
- 15.
What is the difference between ingestion and digestion?
- A.
The consumption of a substance by an organism
- B.
Digestion is the mechanical and chemical way of breaking down food into smaller componants that can be absorbed into the blood stream
Correct Answer(s)
A. The consumption of a substance by an organism
B. Digestion is the mechanical and chemical way of breaking down food into smaller componants that can be absorbed into the blood stream -
- 16.
Green plants use the process of to make their own food, using energy from the sun
Correct Answer(s)
photosynthesis - 17.
Transport is
Correct Answer(s)
The absorption and circulation of materials within an organism - 18.
Organisms obtain energy they need by using the process of respiration
- A.
Organisms obtain energy they need by using the process of respiration
- B.
Organisms do not obtain energy the need by using the process of respiration
Correct Answer
A. Organisms obtain energy they need by using the process of respiration -
- 19.
What is the difference between anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration?
- A.
Anaerobic respiration is a way for an organism to produce usable energy without the involvment of oxygen
- B.
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen in order to create energy
Correct Answer(s)
A. Anaerobic respiration is a way for an organism to produce usable energy without the involvment of oxygen
B. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen in order to create energy -
- 20.
Synthesis is
Correct Answer(s)
the process by which large molecules are built from smaller molecules - 21.
Assimilation is
Correct Answer(s)
materials incorporated into the body - 22.
Growth is...
Correct Answer(s)
the increase of the number of cells and cell size of an organism - 23.
How is waste from cell activities removed?
- A.
By the process of excretion
- B.
Using excretion
Correct Answer
A. By the process of excretion -
- 24.
Homeostasis is
Correct Answer
The maintnance of a stable internal environment inside a changing external environment
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