Biology Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Biology

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The Study of Living things

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Characteristics of Life

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Growth, Reproduction, Organization, Response, Requires energy

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The Scientific Method

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Define the problem, research, form a hypothesis (statement, predicting outcome, clear, simple, and testable), test hypothesis, state conclusions

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What makes the earth able to support life?

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The sun (correct distance away, a stable source of energy), earth’s rotation on its axis, the right kind of atmosphere, the magnetosphere, and plenty of water–over 70% of the planet’s surface.

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Unique properties of water

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Polarity, Universal solvent, Able to enter into three different stages (solid, liquid, gas)

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