Midterm Review Flashcards
Biology
Study of life
Homeostasis
Living things maintaining a balance
Evolution
Change in an organism that occurs over time
Ecology
Study of the interactions of organisms and the environment
Theory
Scientific explanation based on observations
Ecosystem
Part of biosphere that includes biotic and abiotic factors
Characteristics of Life
Evolution
Reproduction
One or more cells
Energy Use
Respond to Enviornment
DNA
Growth and Development
Homeostasis
Organization
Primary Producers
Foundation of all biologic pyramids
Difference between autotroph and heterotroph:
Autotroph makes food by turning inorganic foods into organic foods
Heterotroph consumes others
Difference between acclimation and adaptation:
Acclimation is a temporary adjustment
Adaptation is a genetic change
Difference between habitat and niche:
Niche is how an organism lives
Habitat is where an organism lives
Difference between biotic and abiotic:
Biotic is living things that affect quality of life
Abiotic is nonliving things that affect quality of life
Purpose of DNA
Information for heredity and growth and development
Source of most energy:
The Sun
Metric Measurements:
Electricity = ampere
Mass = gram
Volume = liter
Length = meter
Time = second
Observation
Uses one or more of the 5 senses to precieve objects or events
Hypothesis
Educated guess
Analysis
Visual depiction of data
Conclusion
Summary of results
Data collection
Actual processes of inquiry
Inference
Conclusion made based on known facts
Replication
Ability to repeat an experiment and get same results
Purpose of Scientific method
Logical
Universal
Organized
Experiment should be clear, concise and…
Replicable
