10 questions
The term biosphere refers to the parts of Earth that contain
freshwater environments
living things
land masses
greater biodiversity
Which phrase best describes Earth's biodiversity?
greater in consistently warm areas
greater toward Earth's poles
greater according to energy needed
greater where temperatures are most variable
An individual living thing is called a(n)
species
Cell
atom
organism
Which of these characteristics is shared by all living things?
They are made up of 1 or more cells
They make their own chemical energy
They have similar responses to light
They reproduce when one cell divides into two
The basic unit of life
the cell
an atom
DNA
a species
At all levels of life, when related parts interact to form a whole they form a
biosphere
species
cell
system
Which statement best explains why the shape of teeth differs according to the diet of a species?
Individual parts must work together
Organisms interact with other organisms
Structure & function are related in biology
Organisms must maintain homeostasis
The maintenance of constant internal conditions in an organism is known as
homeostasis
negative feedback
structure specalization
adaptation
Which aspects of life on Earth are accounted for by evolution?
diversity & unity
interaction & conflict
lack of genetic & physical change
divergence of structure and function
A beneficial inherited trait that is passed on to future generations is a(n)
stimulus
adaptation
system
homeostatic mechanism