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Chapter 1 Quiz Science Flashcards

1
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List 5 Biotic things

A 
Deer
Frog
Flower
Tree
Fish
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2
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List 5 Abiotic things

A 
Rocks
Dirt
Temperature
Air
Water
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Name the 4 types of consumers.

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Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Scavengers

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4
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Herbivores eat…

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Only plants

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Carnivores eat…

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Just meat

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Omnivores eat…

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Plants and meat

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Scavengers eat…

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The leftovers from another consumer, or dead organisms

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8
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Decomposers…

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Break down organisms and produce H20 and CO2.

Also known as natures recyclers.

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What is a limiting factor?

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Scarce resources that limits the size of a population.

*Food, water, shelter, etc.

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10
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What do limiting factors determine in the environment?

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It determines the environments CARRYING CAPACITY.

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Do organisms compete within…
A. Ecosystem
B. Community
C. Population

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C. Population

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Populations compete within a…
A. Community
B. Ecosystem
C. Organism

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A. Community

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13
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What is symbiosis?

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A close long term association between 2 organisms.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiosis where each organism benefits.

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15
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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiosis where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

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16
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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiosis where one organism (Parasite) and the other is harmed (Host).

17
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What is coevolution?

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A relationship where both organisms change over time to benefit both species.

18
Q

Name the 5 levels of environmental organization.

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Organism
Population 
Community
Ecosystem
Biosphere
21
Q

Which is better, Food Web or Food Chain?

A

Food Web

21
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How do producers get energy?

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They convert sunlight into food, using photosynthesis.

21
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Name 5 predator & prey adaptions. Include examples of each adaptation.

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  1. Speed (Cheetah)
  2. Travel in groups (Wolves)
  3. Camouflage (Frog)
  4. Defensive chemicals (Skunk)
  5. Warning coloration (Poison Dart Frog) [Bright Red, Yellow, Orange, Black, and White] - associated with pain illness and bad experience.

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