Cells
Body Systems
Adaptations
Environment
Ms. McDowell
100
Plants make their own food through a process called _______________.
Photosynthesis
100
This body system is responsible for breaking down food.
Digestive system
100
Which of the following adaptations help ducks swim?
a) fat
b) fur
c) webbed feet
d) wide bill for mouth
c) Webbed feet
100
A large area characterized by location, climate (temperature), native plants and animals. Examples include tundra, taiga, rainforest, etc.
Biome
100
What subject do I teach? (Be specific.)
7th Grade Science (MUST INCLUDE THE GRADE FOR FULL CREDIT.)
200
All living things are made up of _____.
Cells
200
This body system is responsible for transporting blood and other nutrients around your body.
Circulatory system
200
When winter months arrive, some animals store up food and sleep for a long period of time. What type of adaptation is this?
Hibernation
200
What type of succession is occurring in the photo?
Primary Succession
200
How many kids do I have?
NONE!
300
Are YOU (a human) unicellular or multicellular?
We are MULTIcellular; this means we are made up of MORE THAN ONE cell.
300
This body system is responsible for exchanging gases in your body. (Helps you inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.)
Respiratory system
300
If a bird cannot live in a place in the winter because it is too cold or there is no food what can it do?
Migrate
300
This diagram represents a(n) __________.
Energy Pyramid
300
How old am I?
24
400
Which cell type has a cell wall -- plant OR animal cell?
Plant cells ONLY
400
This body system is responsible for moving the body.
Muscular system
400
Birds have hollow bones so that they can fly. Is this an internal or external adaptation?
Internal adaptation
400
What happens to the termite population if the lions die out?
NOTHING! The termites are not in the same food chain/flow of energy as the lions.
400
How many years have I been teaching at Morningside?
1 year! This was my first year at MMS.
500
What is the MAIN difference between a eukaryote and prokaryote?
THE NUCLEUS! Eukaryotes have a nucleus that houses DNA, while prokaryotes do not have a nucleus (DNA floats freely in the cell.)
500
This body system is responsible for providing structure and support to the body, while also protecting your major organs.
Skeletal system
500
A hawk has a sharp, curved beak. This sharp beak helps it tear its food into pieces. Is this an internal or external adaptation?
External adaptation
500
As you increase biodiversity of an ecosystem, what also increases?
Sustainability!
500
What did I get my college degree in?
Chemistry!