B3 - Biology Flashcards

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List three ways in conservation of the environment can be carried out

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National parks, wildlife centres and zoos, protection of endangered species, more efficient engines to reduce emissions when burning fossil fuels, greater awareness of using alternative forms of energy (wind/geothermal) to reduce pollution from burning fossil fuels, recycling of household waste and reduce landfill

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Name three fossil fuels

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Coal, oil, gas

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing

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What is the difference between an artery and a vein?

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An artery transports oxygenated blood away from the heart. A vein transports de-oxygenated blood back to the heart.

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Name two features that are common to all arthropods?

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Athropods all have a body made from three segments, an exoskeleton and a nervous system

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Explain what we mean by the term habitat?

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Habitat – a place where a species lives. A habitat is required to have enough food, shelter and protection to an organism. They also need a safe place for them to raise their young.

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Explain what we mean by the term environment?

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Environment – all the conditions that surround an organism.

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What do we mean by the term community?

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Community – all the populations of different organisms that live together in a habitat

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Explain why the use of fossil fuels is causing problems for wildlife

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They pollute the air, causing acid rain

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