Animals
What are vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have spines. ex. monkeys, horses and fish
Invertebrates are animals without a spine. ex. worms, leeches and snails
How do plants make their energy?
Photosynthesis
What causes coral bleaching?
Changes in ocean temperature
What element is the most abundant in the air?
Nitrogen
71% of the earth’s surface is...?
Water
How many species of animals have been extinct in the world?
Since the beginning of time over 99%
Why are bees so important?
Pollination
What is integrated multi-trophic aquaculture?
Where two or more organisms are farmed together
What is a greenhouse gas?
Gas in the atmosphere that traps Earth’s heat
What is an ectothermic animal?
An animal that cannot regulate their internal body temperature with change of the surrounding temperature
Based on what they consume, what are the 3 kinds of animals?
Carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.
What is the primary function of cellular respiration?
Breaking down sugar to release ATP
How do sea creatures living deep in the ocean not implode under such high pressure?
They are mostly made up of water and water is incompressible
Why can we see our breath when it’s cold outside?
Because the surrounding cold air causes the warm, moist air of our breath to condense into tiny water droplets
Why are decomposers important?
They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil, thus facilitating nutrient cycling
How do sea creatures breathe underwater?
Gills and/or skin to absorb oxygen
How do plants contribute to the water cycle in the process of transpiration?
Releasing water vapour through tiny pores on their leaves
What liquid is necessary for life?
Water
How do sea creatures breath underwater?
Gills and/or skin that absorbs dissolved oxygen
What is the term for the variety of different species in a particular area?
Species diversity
What are 3 types of animal habitats?
(Multiple Ans): Oceans, rainforests, deserts, grasslands, forests, mountains, etc
What organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients, and waste products in plan cells?
The vacuole
How do octopuses change colour and texture to camouflage?
Chromatophores
About how many breaths does a person take per day?
18,000-22,000
How deep is the deepest part of the ocean?
10,994 meters