Ecosytems Flashcards

Organisation of life

1
Q

What is the basic unit of life?

A

The cell.

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True or False: Tissues are made up of similar cells that perform a specific function.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: A group of similar tissues working together forms an __________.

A

organ.

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4
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What is the hierarchy of biological organization from smallest to largest?

A

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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5
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What term describes a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions?

A

Organ system.

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6
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Which level of organization includes all living organisms in a given area?

A

Population.

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a level of biological organization? A) Organism B) Population C) Community D) Atom

A

D) Atom.

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True or False: An ecosystem consists of living and non-living components interacting in a particular environment.

A

True.

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9
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What is the highest level of biological organization?

A

Biosphere.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the portion of Earth that supports life.

A

biosphere.

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What is the role of cells in the organization of life?

A

Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following levels of organization comes after ‘organ’? A) Organism B) Cell C) Tissue D) Organ System

A

D) Organ System.

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13
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What is a community in terms of biological organization?

A

A community is a group of different populations living together in a specific area.

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14
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True or False: Cells can only exist as single-celled organisms.

A

False.

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15
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Fill in the blank: The study of how living organisms interact with their environment is called __________.

A

ecology.

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16
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What distinguishes an ecosystem from a community?

A

An ecosystem includes both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components, while a community includes only living organisms.

17
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What is an organism?

A

An individual living entity that can function independently.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of an organ? A) Heart B) Blood C) Muscle D) Skin Tissue

A

A) Heart.

19
Q

What is the difference between a population and a community?

A

A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community consists of different species interacting in a habitat.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: An __________ is a collection of different species living in the same area.

A

ecosystem.

21
Q

True or False: Organ systems work independently of each other.

A

False.

22
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What is the function of the organ system?

A

To carry out complex functions necessary for life.

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Which level of organization includes both biotic and abiotic factors? A) Community B) Ecosystem C) Organ System D) Organism

A

B) Ecosystem.

24
Q

What is the primary focus of ecology?

A

The interactions between organisms and their environment.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function.

A

tissue.