NC Check in Review #2

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What is the process by which organic matter is recycled in a forest ecosystem?

Back

Organic matter is recycled from dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

The respiratory system controls breathing and gas exchange in the body.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait in humans?

Back

Long hair is not an inherited trait; it can be influenced by environmental factors.

Front

What type of consumer is a meadow vole?

Back

A meadow vole is an omnivore, as it eats both plants and insects.

Front

What is a key difference between single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms?

Back

Single-celled organisms cannot specialize like cells in multicellular organisms.

Front

Define 'ecosystem'.

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Front

What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

Back

Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.