Sci 8A - Unit 5 Exam Review

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What is the term for the process by which organisms maintain a constant internal balance?

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Homeostasis

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What feature helps a plant avoid being consumed by herbivores?

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Producing toxic chemicals

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Which adaptation increases a flower’s chances for pollination?

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Producing flowers with attractive colors

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What feature allows some deep-sea fish to attract prey in the dark ocean depths?

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Bioluminescence

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Which adaptation assists an organism in attracting a partner?

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The bright plumage of a peacock

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in nature?

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Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

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What is the term for a species that has a large effect on its environment?

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Keystone species