Biology Flashcards
1
Q
A _______ is used to measure atmospheric pressure
A
barometer
2
Q
A _______ is used to measure atmospheric moisture content
A
hygrometer
3
Q
Bandicoots, koalas, bilbies, and Tasmanian devils are all considered _______.
A
marsupials
4
Q
Carolus ________ was instrumental in _______
A
Linnaeus, taxology
5
Q
The scientific study of birds
A
ornithology
6
Q
_______ and ______ are both softwoods that burn very easily due to their low densities
A
cedar, pine
7
Q
_______ and ________ are both hardwoods
A
Mahogany, hickory
8
Q
The term aquiline is related to ______
A
eagles
9
Q
the branch of science concerned with the origin, small-scale structure, and composition of rocks
A
petrology
