Biology and Physics Quiz: Concepts Overview

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Which of the following statements about scalar and vector quantities is true?

Scalar quantities have only magnitude, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction. (correct)
Both scalar and vector quantities measure direction.
Vector quantities have only magnitude.
Scalar quantities have both magnitude and direction.

Displacement is the measure of how much ground is covered without regard to direction.

False (B)

What is the standard form of scientific notation?

a × 10^b

A quantity that represents the distance traveled in a specific direction is known as _____.

displacement Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

Speed = Rate of change of distance Velocity = Rate of change of distance in a specific direction Distance = Measure of magnitude of separation between two points Force = Vector with both magnitude and direction Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the science of classifying organisms?

Taxonomy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Eukaryotae includes only animals and fungi.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the characteristics of life that involves a change in body position.

Movement Signup and view all the answers

The five kingdoms of classification include Prokaryotae, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and __________.

Animalia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of life with their correct descriptions:

Growth = An increase in size or mass Respiration = The release of energy from food Nutrition = Feeding Reproduction = Production of offspring Signup and view all the answers

What type of symbiotic relationship occurs when both organisms benefit?

Mutualism (D) Signup and view all the answers

In commensalism, one organism is harmed while the other benefits.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name a pair of organisms that exemplifies mutualism.

Bee and Flower Signup and view all the answers

In a typical pyramid of numbers, hawks, small birds, and grasshoppers are examples of different ________ in the ecosystem.

species Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of symbiosis with their definitions:

Mutualism = Both organisms benefit Commensalism = One benefits, the other is not affected Parasitism = One organism harms another Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?

10% (A) Signup and view all the answers

The pyramid of biomass typically has an inverted shape.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What process do plants use to absorb carbon dioxide?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

The primary consumers in the food chain between grass and hawks are ______.

Grasshoppers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the carbon cycle with their descriptions:

CO2 in Air = Carbon dioxide that plants absorb for photosynthesis Photosynthesis = Process that utilizes CO2 to create organic matter Decomposers = Organisms that break down dead material and return carbon to the environment Fossil Fuels = Stored carbon released when burned for energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative impact of fossil fuel use?

Greenhouse gas emissions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Biodegradable materials can be broken down by decomposers.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called that traps heat near Earth's surface due to greenhouse gases?

Greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

Improper garbage disposal leads to an increase in __________ and rats.

cockroaches Signup and view all the answers

Match the following human activities with their negative impacts:

Overfishing = Destroys food chains Pollution = Kills coral reefs Deforestation = Loss of biodiversity Eco-tourism = Damage to coral reefs Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom includes organisms that have a nucleus and a cell membrane?

Protista (B) Signup and view all the answers

All fungi are multicellular organisms.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that differentiates prokaryotic cells from other types of cells?

They have no nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

In the kingdom __________, organisms like Amoeba are classified.

Protista Signup and view all the answers

Match the following kingdoms with their representative organisms:

Prokaryota = Bacteria Protista = Amoeba Fungi = Yeast Animalia = Lion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?

Fur or wool (A) Signup and view all the answers

All reptiles are warm-blooded animals.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name an example of an amphibian.

Frog Signup and view all the answers

An insect has _____ pairs of legs.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animal groups with their features:

Fish = Cold-blooded with gills Birds = Warm-blooded with feathers Mammals = Warm-blooded with fur Arachnids = Four pairs of legs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

The interaction of biotic and abiotic factors (A) Signup and view all the answers

A habitat refers to the specific role of an organism within its environment.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three quantities that can be measured using a quadrat?

Density, Frequency, Percentage Cover Signup and view all the answers

The ________ encompasses all different species living in a particular area.

community Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Territory = Place where an organism lives Population = All organisms of one species living in one area Biotic = Living factors Abiotic = Non-living factors Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of Diplopoda?

Has more than 10 pairs of legs and 2 pairs of legs per segment (A) Signup and view all the answers

A food web consists of several interconnected food chains.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of organism is a scavenger?

An organism that eats dead organisms. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ shows the feeding relationships within an ecosystem.

food chain Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of organisms with their definitions:

Herbivore = Eats plants only Carnivore = Eats animals only Omnivore = Eats both plants and animals Decomposer = Feeds on dead organisms and releases nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a live transect?

To sample a changing environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

The belt transect method includes placing quadrats to determine species density and frequency.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name one advantage of implementing recycling strategies.

Prevents pollution Signup and view all the answers

The three main strategies to manage waste are reduce, reuse, and _____

recycle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instruments with their descriptions:

Live Transect = Used to sample a changing environment Belt Transect = Quadrats placed along a line to determine species density Reduce = Minimize trash generation Reuse = Repurpose resources instead of buying new Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scientific Notation

A way to write very large or small numbers.

Scalar Quantity

Has only magnitude, not direction.