Bio Quiz (Cch. 1&3)

Front 1

metric system

Back 1

measurement system used by almost all scientists in the world based on increments of 10

Front 2

Scientific method (def.)

Back 2

the way of solving problems in a logical/scientific matter.

Front 3

Scientific method (setps)

Back 3

1. Observe a Problem/Question
2. Form a hypothesis
-Hypotheses can NEVER be
proven correct.
3. Research
4. Experiment
5. Record/andalyze all data
and observations
6. Form a conclusion
7. Work is replicated

Front 4

The Six Characteristics of
Living Things

Back 4

1. Consumes energy
2. Grows
3. Reproduces
4. Responds to the
environment
5. Maintains an internal
balance
6. Has cells

Front 5

Ecology

Back 5

the study of interactions among organisms and their environment

Front 6

Biosphere

Back 6

contains the combined portions of the planet in which life exists

Front 7

Species

Back 7

a group of organisms so similar to one another they can breed and produce fertile offspring

Front 8

Populations

Back 8

groups of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

Front 9

Communities

Back 9

assemblages of different populations that live together in a defined area

Front 10

Ecosystem

Back 10

a collection of all the organisms that live together in a particular place, together with their nonliving, or physical, environment

Front 11

Biome

Back 11

a group of ecosystems that have the same climate and similar dominant communities

Front 12

Autotrophs

Back 12

organisms that use energy from the environment to fuel the assembly of simple inorganic compounds into complex organic molecules

Front 13

Producers

Back 13

organisms that make their own food