Intro to Ecology Review

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things use energy

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A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes. What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things adapt to their environment/evolve

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Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11". What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things grow

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The roots of a plant grow towards a source of ground water. What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things respond to their environment

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YOU are a multi-celled organism but an amoeba is a single celled organism. What characteristic of life is being displayed?

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All living things have cells

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The following image is an example of a(n) ____________.

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organism

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The following image is an example of a(n) ____________.

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population

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A collection of living organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another is a...

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Community

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A natural system linked by living (plants, animals) and nonliving (soil, air, water) things?

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Ecosystem