vocabulary
the knowledge gained by observing natural events and conditions
science
What does the text say the word diversity means? (pg. 2 par. 3)
Variety
What two societal factors influence the progress of science? (pg. 3 par. 3)
changes in politics and governance
What is the term for all of the chemical processes that happen in an organism? (pg. 5 par. 2)
metabolism
All levels of life have a _________ of related parts.
your heart, blood, arteries, and veins all work together in one of these. (pg. 6 par. 1)
system!
the scientific study of life
biology
In what areas of the Earth are there more biodiversity? (pg. 2 par. 3)
the warmer places
True or false? The ancient Greek and Roman societies are known for their milestones in science and philosophy. (pg. 4 par. 1)
True!
The _____ is the basic unit of life. (pg. 5 par. 2)
cell
an ecosystem is a biological system that includes what TWO things? (pg. 6 par. 3)
living things (plants and animals) and nonliving things (rocks and water)
a group of organisms that are closely related and can produce fertile offspring
species
Why is there more biodiversity in warmer places than in colder places? TWO parts (pg. 2 par. 3)
more living things can survive in consistently warm areas: These areas have a large food supply for more forms of life.
The ancient _______ mummified their royalty, nobility, and the wealthy. (pg. 3 par. 4)
Egyptians
When an organism reproduces, what is passed on to the offspring? (pg. 5 par. 2)
the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
The ability of an organism to keep its internal conditions about the same (pg. 7 par. 1)
homeostasis
All living things and all the places they're found on Earth
Biosphere
The region around the _______ has the most consistently warm temperatures on Earth. (pg. 2 par. 3)
Equator
The scientific revolution gave rise to a renewal of interest in art and science.
During what years did the scientific revolution take place? (pg. 4 par. 2)
1450s-1700s
what does DNA contain? (pg. 5 par. 2)
molecular instructions for the growth and development of organisms.
True or false: evolution is an inherited characteristic that gives an advantage to an individual (pg. 7 par. 4)
False! Evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
the different types of life on Earth
biodiversity
About how many different living species have been identified? (pg. 3 par. 1)
2 million
The invention of the _______ allowed for the discovery and study of cells and microorganisms. (pg. 4 par. 3)
microscope
What are the 4 things all organisms share in common? (pg. 5 par. 2)
cells, need for energy, response to environment, and reproduction/development.
what is the difference between the biological meaning of adaptation and the common meaning of adaptation? (pg. 8 par. 1)
biological meaning is an inherited characteristic that gives an advantage and the common meaning refers to the familiarization to something new.