Unit 1 Review- Biology

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The scientific word for a living thing is a(an)

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organism

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An organism made of one cell is called

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unicellular

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It is hot outside. You start sweating. In this case, the hot weather is the...

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stimulus

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

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homeostasis

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things use energy

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A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things reproduce

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A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things adapt to their environment

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm

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responding to its environment