IS Flashcards

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(Chp. 1) What is Science?
A. Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature through systematic observation and experimentation.
B. The inability to read or write
C. The different branches of Science.
D. Scientist, Science.

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A. Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature through systematic observation and experimentation.

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(Chp. 1) What are the branches of Science?
A. Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature through systematic observation and experimentation.
B. Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and medicine.
C. The different branches of Science.
D. Scientist, Science.

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B. Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and medicine.

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(Chp. 1) What is physics?
A. The study of matter, energy and forces.
B. Physics is physics.
C. The different branches of Science.
D. An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.

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A. The study of matter, energy and forces.

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(Chp. 1) What is chemistry?
A. Complete disorder and confusion.
B. Chemistry is chemistry.
C. The study of the properties, composition, structure and reactions of matter.
D. Scientist, Science.

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C. The study of the properties, composition, structure and reactions of matter.

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(Chp. 1) What is biology?
A. The study of living things.
B. Biology is biology.
C. Not consisting of or deriving from living matter.
D. An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult.

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A. The study of living things.

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(Chp. 1) What is astronomy?
A. The branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere.
B. Astronomy is astronomy.
C. The study of the properties, composition, structure and reactions of matter.
D. The study of the Sun, the Moon, the stars and the Universe.

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D. The study of the Sun, the Moon the stars and the Universe.

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(Chp. 1) What is geology?
A. The study of the Sun, the Moon, the stars and the Universe.
B. Geology is geology.
C. The study of properties, composition, structure and reaction of matter.
D. The study of the structure of the Earth.

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D. The study of the structure of the Earth.

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(Chp. 1) What is medicine?
A. The study of matter, energy and forces.
B. The study of the structure of the Earth.
C. The study of the human body and diseases.
D. The study of the structure of the Earth.

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C. The study of the human body and diseases.

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(Chp. 1) Fill in the blanks.
__ is the study of phenomena and events in Nature through systematic observation and experimentation.

A. Physics
B. Science
C. Astronomy
D. Chemistry

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B. Science

Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature through systematic observation and experimentation.

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of important discoveries from Science?

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Example: Light bulb
Airplane
Computer
Wi-Fi

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(Chp. 1) What are the application and impacts of Science?
A. Science is the study of phenomena and events in nature though systematic observation and experimentation.
B. Applied science uses the knowledge base supplied by basic science to devise solutions, often technological, to specific problems.
C. The different branches of Science.
D. Scientific discoveries and inventions have greatly improved our quality of life. However, they can also cause harm if they are not used properly.

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D. Scientific discoveries and inventions have greatly improved our quality of life. However, they can also cause harm if they are not used properly.

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(Chp. 1) What is renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are resources that can be replenished continuously in Nature and will not be used up.

Example: Plants
Animals
Water
Air

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(Chp. 1) What is non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished in a short time once they are used up.

Example: Fossil fuels
Metal ores

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(Chp. 1) What are some ways to manage resources?

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Examples: Solar panels
Reclaimed water

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(Chp. 1) Fill in the blanks.
There are two types of natural resources, ____ resources and _____ resources.

A. Renewable, non-renewable
B. Natural, non-renewable
C. Renewable, natural
D. Natural, newable

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A. Renewable, non-renewable

There are two types of natural resources, renewable resources and non-renewable resources.

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(Chp. 1) What are the three subjects for Science?
A. Geography, mathematics and english.
B. Science, technology and mathematics.
C. PRS, art and science.
D. History, english and PRS.

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B. Science, technology and mathematics.

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(Chp. 1) What are the limitations in Science?

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Examples: The origin of the Universe.
The cure for cancer.
A better relationship with my friends.
Prevent wars.

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(Chp. 1) What are some of the information that are not true?

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Example: People thought that the Earth was flat, but it is actually round.

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(Chp. 1) What is the order for doing a Science experiments?
A. Observe, form a hypothesis, design and do experiments, analyse, draw a conclusion, results support the hypothesis, becomes acceptable scientific knowledge.
B. Observe, form a hypothesis, design and do experiments, analyse, draw a conclusion, results do not support
the hypothesis, modify the hypothesis.
C. Observe, form a hypothesis, design and do experiments, draw a conclusion, results support the hypothesis, becomes acceptable scientific knowledge.
D. Observe, form a hypothesis, design and do experiments, analyse, draw a conclusion, (results do not support the hypothesis, modify the hypothesis, go back to the second step) results support the hypothesis, becomes acceptable
scientific knowledge.

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D. Observe, form a hypothesis, design and do experiments, analyse, draw a conclusion, (results do not support the hypothesis, modify the hypothesis, go back to the second step) results support the hypothesis, becomes acceptable
scientific knowledge.

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(Chp. 1) Why is evidence important?
A. Science is based on evidence.
B. When scientists work, they try to find evidence.
C. With enough evidence, the hyposthesis is believed to be correct and becomes acceptable scientific knowledge.
D. Scientific knowledge is subject to change.

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C. With enough evidence, the hyposthesis is believed to be correct and becomes acceptable scientific knowledge.

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(Chp. 1) What are the science process skills?
A. Observing, designing investigations, doing experiments, inferring, and communicating.
B. Observing, classifying, doing experiments, inferring, and communicating.
C. Observing, classifying, designing investigations, doing experiments, inferring, and communicating.
D. Observing, classifying, designing investigations, inferring, and communicating

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C. Observing, classifying, designing investigations, doing experiments, inferring, and communicating.

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(Chp. 1) What is a fair test?
A. All variables should be different, except the one you
are investigating.
B. All variables should be different, including the one you
are investigating.
C. All variables should be kept the same, including the one you
are investigating.
D. All variables should be kept the same, except the one you
are investigating.

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D. All variables should be kept the same, except the one you
are investigating.

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(Chp. 1) What is the independent variable?
A. The variable to be measured.
B. Variables that are kept the same.
C. The only variable that is changed.
D. The only variable that is not changed.

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C. The only variable that is changed.

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(Chp. 1) What is the dependent variable?
A. The variable to be measured.
B. The variable to not be measured.
C. Variables that are kept the same.
D. The only variable that is changed.

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A. The variable to be measured.

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(Chp. 1) What is the controlled variable?
A. The only variable that is changed.
B. The variable to be measured.
C. Variables that are kept the same.
D. Variables that are not kept the same.

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C. Variables that are kept the same.

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(Chp. 1) What is classifying?
A. Sorting things into groups.
B. Sorting those with differences into groups.
C. Observing and recording natural phenomena.
D. Trying to find a pattern.

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A. Sorting things into groups.

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(Chp.1) What is pattern seeking?
A. Pattern seeking involves overlooking and uncovering natural
phenomena, and trying to find a pattern.
B. Pattern seeking involves observing and recording natural
phenomena, and trying to find a pattern.
C. Pattern seeking involves observing and recording natural
phenomena, and trying to aovid finding a pattern.
D. Pattern seeking involves overlooking and uncovering natural
phenomena, and trying to aovid finding a pattern.

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B. Pattern seeking involves observing and recording natural
phenomena, and trying to find a pattern.

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(Chp. 1) What is model building?
A. Models can not represent objects that are too small or too big to see.
B. Models can represent objects that are only too small to see.
C. Models can represent objects that are only too big to see.
D. Models can represent objects that are too small or too big to see.

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D. Models can represent objects that are too small or too big to see.

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of laboratory safety equipment?

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Examples: Laboratory coat
Safety goggles
Gloves
Fire blanket
Fire extinguisher
Sand bucket
Eye wash bottle
First-aid box
Fume cupboard

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of the laboratory safety rules?

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Do
1. Always follow the instructions given by your teacher.
2. Know the fire escape route.
3. Read safety precautions before doing an experiment.
4. Wear safety goggles when heating or mixing substances.
5. Tie up long hair and tuck in school ties when doing experiments.
6. Wash your hands after completing an experiment.
7. Keep the laboratory clean and tidy.
8. Report all accidents to your teacher immediately.

Don’t
1. Do not enter the laboratory without your teacher’s permission.
2. Do not run or play in the laboratory.
3. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.
4. Do not smell or taste any chemicals unless your teacher asks you to do so.
5. Do not touch hot apparatus.
6. Do not throw solid wastes into the sink.
7. Do not point test tubes containing boiling liquids towards yourself or other students.

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Fill in the blanks.
A ____ is a suitable place for doing experiments.
A. School
B. House
C. Supermarket
D. Laboratory

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D. Laboratory
A laboratory is a suitable place for doing experiments.

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(Chp. 1) What to do if you see a flammable symbol?

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Keep away from heat and flame.

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(Chp. 1) What to do if you see a corrosive symbol?

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Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when handling the chemical or/and store in a well ventilated room.

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(Chp. 1) What to do if you see an explosive symbol?

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Keep away from heat and flame, or/and avoid shock, which may cause the chemical to explode.

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(Chp. 1) What to do if you see a toxic, harmful, or irritant symbol?

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Avoid breathing in the vapour of the chemical, wear safety goggles and protective gloves when handling the chemical, or/and wash your hands thoroughly after handling
the chemical.

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Fill in the blanks.
We should pay attention to the _____ on the containers of chemicals before experiments.
A. hazard warning symbol
B. warning symbol
C. hazard symbol
D. symbol

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A. hazard warning symbol
We should pay attention to the hazard warning symbol on the containers of chemicals before experiments.

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(Chp. 1) What is the fire triangle?
A. oxygen, high temperature, and fuel.
B. carbon dioxide, hight temperature, and fuel.
C. oxygen, low temperature, and fuel.
D. oxygen, hight temperature, and dampen.

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A. oxygen, high temperature, and fuel.

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of the laboratory apparatus for holding substances?

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Examples: Boiling tube
Test tube
Beaker
Conical flask
Rubber stopper
Reagent bottle
Dropping bottle
Gas jar
Measuring cylinder
Watch glass
Evaporating dish

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of the laboratory apparatus for heating?

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Examples: Bunsen burner
Wire gauze
Tripod
Heat-proof mat

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(Chp. 1) What are some examples of the laboratory apparatus for other uses?

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Examples: Tongs
Test tube holder
Spatula
Test tube rack
Funnel
Filter paper
Dropper
Glass rod
Stand and clamp

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Fill in the blanks.
We use different _____ to do experiments
in the laboratory.
A. destruction
B. equimpents
C. apparatus
D. materials

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C. apparatus
We use different apparatus to do experiments
in the laboratory.

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Fill in the blanks.
Sometimes we draw _______ diagrams of the apparatus to show the experimental set-up.
A. complicated
B. simple
C. overly hard
D. vertical section

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D. vertical section
Sometimes we draw vertical section diagrams of the apparatus to show the experimental set-up.

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(Chp. 1) What units are used for measuring length?

A

m, cm, mm, km.

44
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(Chp. 1) 1 km = ? m
1m=?cm
1cm=?mm

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1km=1000m
1m=100cm
1cm=10mm

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(Chp. 1) What units are used for measuring volume?

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mL, L, cm3, m3.

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(Chp.1) 1L=?mL
1mL=?cm3
1m3=?cm3

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1L=1000mL
1mL=1cm3
1m3=1000000cm3

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(Chp. 1) What units are used for measuring mass?

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kg, g, mg

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(Chp. 1) 1 kg = ? g
1 g = ? mg

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1 kg = 1000 g
1 g = 1000 mg

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(Chp. 1) What unit is used for measuring temperature?

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oC

50
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(Chp. 1) What units are used for measuring time?

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s, min, h

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(Chp. 1) 1 h = ? min
1 min = 60 s

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1 h = 60 min
1 min = 60 s

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(Chp. 1) Fill in the blanks.
We can make repeated measurements to reduce ___.
A. success
B. failures
C. errors
D. corrections

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C. errors
We can make repeated measurements to reduce
errors.

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(Chp. 1) How to transfer large amount of solutions?

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Pour it directly.

54
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(Chp. 1) What do you use to transfer small amout of solutions?
A. Nothing
B. Spatula
C. Funnel
D. Dropper

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D. Dropper

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(Chp. 1) Fill in the blanks.
We use a _____ for heating in the laboratory.
A. chimney
B. collar
C. bunsen burner
D. rubber tubing

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C. bunsen burner
We use a bunsen burner for heating in the laboratory.

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(Chp. 1) What color is a luminous flame?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Yellow
D. Red

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C. Yellow

57
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(Chp. 1) What color is a non-luminous flame?
A. Yellow
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Green

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C. Blue

58
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(Chp. 3) What are the seven vital functions of living things?
A. nutrition, sensitivity, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and growth.
B. deprivation, sensitivity, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and growth.
C. deprivation, insensitivity, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and growth.
D. deprivation, insensitivity, asphyxia, excretion, movement, reproduction, and growth.

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A. nutrition, sensitivity, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and growth.

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(Chp. 3) Why is reproduction necessary?
A. The discontinuous survival of living things.
B. The continuous survival of living things.
C. The continuous survival of dead things.
D. The discontinuous survival of dead things.

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B. The continuous survival of living things.

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(Chp. 3) What are living things on Earth?

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Microorganisms, plants, and animals.

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(Chp. 3) True or false.
Non-living things doesn’t have every of the seven vital functions.

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True
Non-living things only has some, not all.

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(Chp. 3) True or false.
There is only one size of living things.

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False.
There are many different sizes for living things.

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(Chp. 3) How does scientists classify living things into groups?
A. On their key features.
B. On their different features.
C. On their not so important features.
D. On their unseeable features.

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A. On their key features.

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(Chp.3) What is a key?

A