7th Grade Science Mid-Term

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Which type of cell HAS a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is a system made up of organisms interacting with one another?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is a push or a pull exerted on an object?

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A force is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

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What level is made of many cells working together?

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Tissue is a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same place at the same time?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species in a specific area.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the smallest unit of life that can function independently.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the term for non-living components of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What is the term for living components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the function of the organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions in the body.