Vital Functions of Living Things Quiz

The activities include destruction of natural habitats, overhunting, overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, and pollution.

Citizens can help conserve wildlife and the natural environment by not feeding, disturbing, or collecting wild animals and plants, not leaving litter in the countryside, not eating or buying products made from endangered species, using resources obtained in a sustainable way, and taking part in conservation programs such as beach clean-up and tree planting events.

The 4Rs principle stands for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace. Reduce reduces the use of resources, Reuse involves reusing resources rather than throwing them away, Recycle involves recycling materials to make new products, and Replace involves replacing environmentally harmful materials with less harmful ones.

<p>Individuals can reduce the use of resources in daily life by consuming less, using energy-efficient appliances, and minimizing waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reusing resources involves using items multiple times before discarding them, thereby reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfills and conserving resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recycling materials to make new products reduces the need for virgin materials, conserves natural resources, saves energy, and decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The replacement of environmentally harmful materials with less harmful ones reduces pollution, minimizes the impact on ecosystems, and helps preserve biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of conservation programs that individuals can take part in include beach clean-up events, tree planting events, wildlife monitoring programs, and habitat restoration projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seven vital functions of living things are: the need for food, oxygen, movement, growth, response to stimuli, excretion, and reproduction. These functions are necessary to maintain life because they provide energy, support growth and development, allow for response to the environment, and facilitate the continuation of the species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity refers to the wide variety of living things, including animals, plants, and microorganisms. It is important for maintaining balance in the natural environment because it ensures ecological stability, resilience, and sustainability. It also provides resources such as food, raw materials, and medicines for humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not. Examples of vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Examples of invertebrates include insects, spiders, worms, and snails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vascular plants have vascular tissues for transporting water and nutrients, while non-vascular plants do not. Examples of vascular plants include ferns, flowering plants, and conifers. Examples of non-vascular plants include mosses and liverworts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seed plants produce seeds for reproduction, while seedless plants do not. Examples of seed plants include flowering plants and conifers. Examples of seedless plants include ferns, mosses, and liverworts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities threaten the survival of living things and lead to a rapid reduction in biodiversity by causing habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation of resources, introduction of invasive species, and climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living things benefit humans by providing resources such as food (from plants and animals), raw materials (wood, fibers, etc.), and medicines (derived from plants and microorganisms). For example, plants provide fruits, vegetables, and grains for food, while animals provide meat, milk, and leather.</p> Signup and view all the answers