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1 Biology Semester Exam
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List the steps of the scientific process.
Observations --> Questions --> Hypothesis--> Predictions --> Tests --> Results. -
What is a Theory?
Well-tested group of interrelated hypotheses. -
List the levels of organization in order. (Cells and Ecosystems)
Cells- cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere. -
Define organism, population, community, ecosystem, and biome.
Organism- individual living thing.
Population- group of the same species that live in one area.
Community- group of different species that live together in one area.
Ecosystem- includes all organisms as well as non-living things in a given area.
Biome- major regional or global community of organisms. -
Match figures 13.12- 13.16 with the appropriate cycles.
13.12- Hydrologic Cycle
13.13- Photosynthesis
13.14- Carbon Cycle
13.15- Nitrogen Cycle
13.16- Phosphorus Cycle -
Which energy role do herbivores fulfill?
Primary Consumer -
Which trophic level provides the most energy in an ecosystem?
Producers. -
What is the ultimate source of energy for nearly all producers?
The Sun. -
List the major parts of the Hydrologic Cycle in order.
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration. -
Describe how birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration affect a populations size.
Birth rate- keeps population up.
Death rate- slows down population growth rate.
Immigration- brings diversity to population.
Emigration- limits amount of diversity.
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