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42 Cards in this Set
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eubacteria kingdom
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UNIcellular
-many are parasites; some form colonies. "Eu live all over" -shapes: round, spiral or rod -bad forms: strep throat, Lyme Disease -good forms: yogurt, sourdough bread |
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archaebacteria kingdom
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UNIcellular
-many found in extremely harsh environments. (hot springs, salt ponds, animal intestines) |
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fungi kingdom
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MOST are MULTIcellular
-Obtains ENERGY by BREAKING DOWN ORGANIC MATERIAL -contains cell walls that are NOT GREEN. -DOES NOT carry out photosynthesis. -examples: mushrooms, mold, mildew |
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plant kingdom
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MULTIcellular
-obtains ENERGY through PHOTOSYNTHESIS -contains cell walls -example: ferns |
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animal kingdom
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MULTIcellular
-obtains ENERGY through RESPIRATION -contains NO cell walls -consists of INVERTEBRATES and VERTEBRATES -largest kingdom |
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protist kingdom
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MULTIcellular or UNIcellular
-wide variety of forms "odds and ends kingdom" -can be animal-like (protists), plant-like (algae), or fungus-like -not classified as bacteria because protists are complex cells |
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Name the SIX KINGDOMS
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plants
animals protists fungi archaebacteria eubacteria |
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Name the TWO BACTERIA KINGDOMS
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archaebacteria
eubacteria |
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consumers
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organisms that are heterotrophic (receives their nutrition from another)
-example: all animals |
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nitrogen-fixing bacteria
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-mostly found in the soil
-changes the nitrogen in the air into a form that can be used by a plant |
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nucleus
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directs all cell activities (core of cell)
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flagella
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whip like tail used by bacteria for mobility
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nocturnal
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most active at night
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dichotomous keys
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-most common keys
-have 2 steps for each number (couplets) |
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abiotic elements
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-non-living
-examples: air, water and soil |
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How do many desert plants and their seeds survive the harsh environment?
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By remaining DORMANT for long periods of time until the next rainfall.
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Which 2 biomes have poor soil?
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The tundra and tropical rainforest.
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Which biome is the most biologically diverse?
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The tropical rainforest.
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How do the small, waxy leaves of some desert and taiga plants/trees help prevent the loss of water?
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Through traspiration (The loss of water vapor from a plant; mostly from the open stomata)
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How much precipitation does the rainforest receive per year?
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No more than 400 inches. (80-400 inches per year)
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What type of root systems do desert succulents have and why?
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They have shallow root systems so they can absorb water before it evaporates.
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What type of animal species dominate desert biomes?
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Species of reptiles and small mammals like the kangaroo rat dominate the desert biomes.
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What are the grasslands called in Asia?
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Steppes
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What are the tundra biomes called that are located in the higher elevations of the mountains?
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Alpine tundras
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aquatic
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found in water
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marine
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found in the ocean
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terrestrial
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found on land
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Why are eastern African savannas more biologically diverse than other grasslands?
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Because tropical grasslands receive more annual rainfall.
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Where do the majority of rainforest animals live?
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In the canopy.
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Typically, the soil of the grasslands and temperate deciduous forests are _________?
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Thick and rich.
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___________ animals move from one area to another during the year.
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Migratory
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What is the name of the dominant species of animals that live in grassland biomes?
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Ungulates (grazers)
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___________ is the language used for scientific names.
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Latin
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What is the dominant species of plants found in the taiga biome?
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Coniferous (cone bearing) evergreens.
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What are the 2 parts of a scientific name?
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the genus name (1st part)
the species name (2nd part) |
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Decomposers
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Essential parts of any ecosystem because they break down organic material so that it can be used again by organisms at the base of the food chain.
examples: fungi, slime molds, and bacteria |
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The non-venomous king snake looks similar to the highly venomous coral snake. This is an example of one type of ___________.
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mimicry.
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The octopus can change its color to match surroundings. This is an example of _________.
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camouflage
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In order for organisms to be able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring, they must be members of the same _________.
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species
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deciduous
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a term that refers to trees that drop their leaves annually.
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Name 2 animals that are generally found in the tundra biome.
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reindeer
caribou |
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Where are the most biologically diverse grasslands on the planet?
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Eastern Africa
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