Living Environment Mid-Term Review

Living Environment Mid-Term Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4

+8

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are homologous structures?

Back

Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships. Example: The forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are organelles that produce energy through cellular respiration, converting glucose and oxygen into ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'biotic' refer to in an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic refers to the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting plant growth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and genetic diversity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are autotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the impact of urbanization on ecosystems?

Back

Urbanization can lead to habitat destruction, reduced biodiversity, and changes in local climate and water cycles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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