Units 1.1-1.3 Flashcards
What makes up structure?
shape and materials
Function definition
how something works, the purpose of something
What is made up of the shape and materials of an object?
structure
What is the purpose of something or how something works?
function
How does the roundness of a tire affect its function?
the roundness of a tire makes the tire capable of rolling more smoothly and effectively
What is the structure and function of an EXPO dry-erase marker?
The marker is round for the comfort of the writer, it has a tip that is either flat or round (depending on the preference of the writer who bought it), and it is long so it has enough space to hold ink
What does the PMC model stand for?
Program, Metabolism, Container
According to the PMC model is soil a living or non-living thing?
non-living
According to the PMC model is a human a living or non-living thing?
living
If an organism cannot reproduce, is it a living organism?
no
What is the PROGRAM part meant for
it codes DNA, and it allows for reproduction
According to the PMC model of life is a virus a living or non-living thing?
a virus is a non-living thing because it cannot get & use energy on its own, it relies on a host for energy
What is the smallest unit in the levels of organization?
an atom
What is the largest unit in the levels of organization?
biome
What does the biosphere contain?
all biomes (it is the earth)