Unit 1
True or False: always stay on the paths in the living lab.
True!
Define autotrophs and heterotrophs.
Autotrophs feed themselves (photosynthesis) and heterotrophs hunt for food.
Which is an example of a phenotype:
Intelligence, Speed, Hair Color
Hair Color
What does “CER” stand for?
Claim, evidence, reasoning
If we are monitoring how marigolds grow in different types of soil, what would are dependent and independent variables be?
Dependent variable is the growth of the marigold and the independent variable is the soil type.
Where are the independent and dependent variables located on the graph?
Dependent variable on the Y axis, independent variable on the X axis
Name the 3 of the 8 characteristics of all living things.
3 of the following: Based on universal genetic code (DNA), made of cell/s, responds to the environment, reproduces, maintains stable internal environment, eats, grows and develops and evolves.
What are the 5 W’s when finding a credible source?
Who, What, When, Where, Why?
Name any 5 parts on a dissecting microscope.
Any 5 of the following: Ocular lens, head, Arm (frame), Stage controls, coarse adjustment, fine adjustment, base, condenser, objective lenses, mechanical stage, light, brightness adjustment, light switch, diopter adjustment, and stage clip
Convert the following: 4 meters to centimeters
400 centimeters
Convert the following: 30 kilometers to meters.
3,000 meters
Which doesn't not contain a cell wall, plant or animal cell?
Animal cells
What is it called when one species is less closely related to all of the species being studied on a cladogram?
Outgroup
What are the characteristics of a good scientific question?
It must be testable, measurable, and specific.
What does the nucleus contain?
The cell's DNA.
What makes a good hypothesis?
When it is specific, there is a relationship between 2 or more variables and when it is a testable prediction.
What is the acronym for the 3 decomposers?
FBI - fungi, bacteria, and invertebrates
What is selective advantage
A trait or characteristic that gives an organism a higher chance of surviving and reproducing in it's environment.
What's the key difference between a compound light and a dissecting light microscope?
Key difference: magnification (high vs. low)
How does energy flow through the trophic pyramid?
Name all 8 large categories of of where water is found on Earth.
Oceans, glaciers, ground water, fresh water, inland seas, soil moisture, atmosphere, and rivers.
What is the name of the phenomenon where changes to a top predator slowly fall down through lower trophic levels, causing dramatic effects on an entire food web
Trophic Cascade
How does one tell if they are using a credible source?
Evaluate the author's expertise and authority. Check for a reputable publisher, and verify accuracy by cross referencing.
What does Ppm stand for?
Ppm stands for Parts per million.
What is the process of bacteria or other microorganisms unintentionally transferring from one substance or object to another.
Cross contamination