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19 Cards in this Set
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What is life science?
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The study of living things.
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What is the first step towards becoming a life Scientist?
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Asking questions.
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Name 4 types of different places you could live in the world.
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deserts
forests coral reefs tide pools |
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Who can become a life Scientist?
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Men and Women from any culture and ethnic background.
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Where can Life Scientists carry out their investigations?
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on farms
in forest on ocean floor even in space |
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Who do Life Scientists work for?
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Businesses, hospitals, government agencies and universities.
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What a Life Scientist studies is determined by what?
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His or her curiosity.
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Name four ways Life Scientist may study organisms.
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Function and behavior
How organisms interact with each other and enviornment How organisms reproduce and pass traits from one generation to the next. Investigate the ancient origins of organisms and the they have changed over time. |
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How does Life Science help in fighting diseases?
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By learning more about viruses, Scientists may find cures for deadly diseases.
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What are passed from parents to children?
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Inherited diseases.
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How is most of the information that controls an organisms cells inherited?
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Through coded information.
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By learning about coded information what to scientists hope to learn?
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Ways to cure and prevent inherited diseases.
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What are many enviornmental problems caused by?
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People's misuse of natural resourses.
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How do we find solutions to problems such as pollution and extinction of wildlife?
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By understanding how we affect the world around us.
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Why should we try to decrease pollution?
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Pollutions can harm our health and the health of other organisms.
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How could we help make the world a healthier place?
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By finding ways to produce less pollution.
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What does pollution in the ocean do?
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Kills marine animals, birds and fish.
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How do we sometimes change and destroy habitats?
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By cutting down trees for crops and lumber.
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How do scientists hope to develop a plan that will insure the Siberian Tiger's survival?
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By learning about the tigers food and habit instincts.
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