SOH 2024-2025 Semester 1 Pre-Assessment (Regular)

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

Back

The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

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What effects does over-hunting have on an ecosystem?

Back

It disrupts the food chain.

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What is Deforestation?

Back

The clearing of trees; transforming of a forest into cleared land.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

Back

Ask a question/make an observation.

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

Back

Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

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What role do mitochondria play in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is an ecosystem?

Back

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

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What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

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Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which can result in decreased biodiversity.