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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The scientific study of life is called
A. biology.
B. ecology.
C. anatomy.
D. biochemistry.
E. limnology.
2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)
A. community.
B. population.
C. organism.
D. tissue.
E. species.
3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A. atmosphere.
B. hydrosphere.
C. biosphere.
D. lithosphere.
E. stratosphere.
4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n)
A. organism.
B. population.
C. community.
D. ecosystem.
E. biosphere.
5. All organisms are composed of multiple cells.
True False
6. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)
A. entity.
B. ecosystem.
C. biosystem.
D. community.
E. biosphere.
7. All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood,
adolescence, and adulthood are called
A. metabolism.
B. evolution.
C. homeostasis.
D. reproduction.
E. development.
8. Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A. All living organisms are alike.
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, B. Living organisms do not change much over time.
C. Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D. It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E. Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
9. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called
A. evolution.
B. homeostasis.
C. levels of organization.
D. biological classification.
E. acclimation.
10. Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies
with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an illustration of which biological concept?
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. development
D. homeostasis
E. reproduction
11. The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A. metabolism.
B. homeostasis.
C. response to stimuli.
D. development.
E. reproduction.
12. Choose the correct order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
E. (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells
13. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of
A. homeostasis.
B. metabolism.
C. evolution.
D. reproduction.
E. organization.
14. Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of
A. homeostasis.
B. adaptation.
C. metabolism.
D. development.
E. cellular organization.
15. The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. five
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, 16. Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?
A. communicative
B. cultural
C. instructional
D. biological
E. chemical
17. The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to
the domain
A. Bacteria.
B. Archaea.
C. Eukarya.
D. Animalia.
E. Fungi.
18. Which organisms are most closely related to humans?
A. spiders
B. earthworms
C. parakeets
D. meerkats
E. snakes
19. Humans evolved from
apes.
True False
20. Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences
symbolically.
True False
21. Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of?
A. how humans modify the biosphere
B. how humans preserve ecosystems
C. the high value humans place on biodiversity
D. the positive impact of humans on life on Earth
E. how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth
22. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a
species.
True False
23. ________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve
personal judgment.
A. Subjective; analytical
B. Objective; analytical
C. Objective; subjective
D. Objective; hypothetical
E. Subjective; theoretical
24. Which of the following statements is an objective observation?
A. This milk tastes funny.
B. This package is larger than that one.
C. I like this picture.
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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The scientific study of life is called
A. biology.
B. ecology.
C. anatomy.
D. biochemistry.
E. limnology.
2. A complex individual that consists of organ systems is known as a(n)
A. community.
B. population.
C. organism.
D. tissue.
E. species.
3. All of the ecosystems on the planet together are called the
A. atmosphere.
B. hydrosphere.
C. biosphere.
D. lithosphere.
E. stratosphere.
4. In a swamp, all of the alligators would represent a(n)
A. organism.
B. population.
C. community.
D. ecosystem.
E. biosphere.
5. All organisms are composed of multiple cells.
True False
6. The region in which populations interact with each other and with the physical environment is called a(n)
A. entity.
B. ecosystem.
C. biosystem.
D. community.
E. biosphere.
7. All of the changes that occur starting from the time an egg is fertilized and continuing through childhood,
adolescence, and adulthood are called
A. metabolism.
B. evolution.
C. homeostasis.
D. reproduction.
E. development.
8. Which of the following statements most correctly defines homeostasis?
A. All living organisms are alike.
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, B. Living organisms do not change much over time.
C. Human beings and other animals acquire materials and energy when they eat food.
D. It takes energy to maintain the organization of the cell.
E. Cells and organisms maintain a fairly constant internal environment.
9. The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called
A. evolution.
B. homeostasis.
C. levels of organization.
D. biological classification.
E. acclimation.
10. Four million years ago, horses were rather small compared to today's horses and had relatively stocky bodies
with a straight shoulder and thick neck. This statement is an illustration of which biological concept?
A. metabolism
B. evolution
C. development
D. homeostasis
E. reproduction
11. The face of a sunflower turns to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. This is an example of
A. metabolism.
B. homeostasis.
C. response to stimuli.
D. development.
E. reproduction.
12. Choose the correct order (1-5) of increasing complexity/organization.
A. (1) tissues, (2) organ systems, (3) cells, (4) organs, (5) organism
B. (1) cells, (2) organ systems, (3) tissues, (4) organs, (5) organism
C. (1) tissues, (2) organs, (3) organ systems, (4) cells, (5) organism
D. (1) cells, (2) tissues, (3) organs, (4) organ systems, (5) organism
E. (1) organism, (2) organ systems, (3) organs, (4) tissues, (5) cells
13. The development of resistance of MRSA bacteria to antibiotics is an example of
A. homeostasis.
B. metabolism.
C. evolution.
D. reproduction.
E. organization.
14. Fish have scales that enable them to live in a water environment. This is an example of
A. homeostasis.
B. adaptation.
C. metabolism.
D. development.
E. cellular organization.
15. The domain Eukarya contains ________ kingdom(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. five
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, 16. Traditions, beliefs, and values are considered what aspect of human life?
A. communicative
B. cultural
C. instructional
D. biological
E. chemical
17. The cell you are examining under the microscope appears to contain a nucleus. This organism belongs to
the domain
A. Bacteria.
B. Archaea.
C. Eukarya.
D. Animalia.
E. Fungi.
18. Which organisms are most closely related to humans?
A. spiders
B. earthworms
C. parakeets
D. meerkats
E. snakes
19. Humans evolved from
apes.
True False
20. Only humans have a language that allows for the communication of information and experiences
symbolically.
True False
21. Humans clear forests to grow crops, and they build houses and cities. What are these an example of?
A. how humans modify the biosphere
B. how humans preserve ecosystems
C. the high value humans place on biodiversity
D. the positive impact of humans on life on Earth
E. how humans do not need the rest of life on Earth
22. Humans are part of the biosphere and must live in harmony with it if we are to survive as a
species.
True False
23. ________ observations are supported by factual information, while ________ observations involve
personal judgment.
A. Subjective; analytical
B. Objective; analytical
C. Objective; subjective
D. Objective; hypothetical
E. Subjective; theoretical
24. Which of the following statements is an objective observation?
A. This milk tastes funny.
B. This package is larger than that one.
C. I like this picture.
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