Experimental Design
A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
Hypotheisis
What is the scientific name for the classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus?
Binomial Nomenclature
A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.
Population
The change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
Evolution
This recent Disney movie includes an organism that uses the adaptation of adamantium claws to help it survive.
Deadpool and Wolverine
What are the two main types of variables in an experiment?
Independent variable and dependent variable.
What are the three domains of life?
Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support.
Carrying Capacity
The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully.
Natural Selection
Spiderman has an encounter with an alien that feeds off of his energy and nutrients. Spiderman becomes negatively affected. This relationship is
parasitic
Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?
To compare results and ensure that the experiment is valid.
List the levels of classification from the broadest to the most specific.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
What is the difference between density-dependent and density-independent factors?
Density-dependent factors vary with population size, while density-independent factors affect populations regardless of size.
Traits that help an organism survive.
Adaptations
A recent study has shown that listening to Taylor swift improves overall happiness. The result of happiness is which kind of variable?
Dependent variable
Describe the steps of the scientific method.
Ask a question, conduct background research, construct a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
What does it mean if two organisms share the same genus?
They are closely related and belong to the same category in the classification system.
A rapid increase in population size when resources are unlimited.
Exponential Growth
Traits or structures that are useless for an organism's survival. Often called leftovers.
Vestigial Structures
Stitch is an alien organism with 4 limbs, ears and sharp teeth. It is multicellular and eukaryotic. Which kingdom does it belong to?
Animalia
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Qualitative data is descriptive and involves characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.
This kingdom is known for its organisms such as paramecium.
Protista
S-Curve. This a type of population growth.
Logistic
Anatomy that is similar in function , but different in structure.
Analogous structures
Which NFL QB has the most passing yards in the NFL for the 2024 season?
Joe Burrow.