Staying Alive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key reason why organisms need to maintain life processes?

• To reproduce and pass on genes

• To increase their size indefinitely

• To avoid interacting with other species

• To remain unchanged throughout their lives

Open Ended

Why is it important for living organisms to stay alive, and what biological processes help them achieve this?

Open Ended

Based on the 'Test Evaluation' and 'Starter Task' slides, what are two actions you could take to improve your performance in future tests?

Open Ended

What are some strengths you might have demonstrated in the Microbes test?

Fill in the Blank

The topic discussed in the test evaluation is ___.

Multiple Choice

Which skill would be most useful when creating revision questions for your partner?

• Numeracy

• Literacy & Communication

• Digital Skills

• Creativity

Multiple Select

Select all the skills that are mentioned in the 'Skills' slide.

• Digital Skills

• Numeracy

• Self Management

• Problem Solving

Multiple Choice

Which of the following skills is NOT listed in the 'Skills' slide?

• Literacy & Communication

• Numeracy

• Teamwork

• Creativity

Open Ended

Explain how a double bubbler can be used to compare the carbon dioxide levels in inhaled and exhaled air.

Fill in the Blank

Exhaled air has _____ carbon dioxide than inhaled air.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are correct about the experiment with lime water and air?

• Exhaled air makes lime water turn milky.

• Inhaled air makes lime water stay clear.

• Exhaled air has more carbon dioxide than inhaled air.

• Inhaled air makes lime water turn milky.

Multiple Choice

Which type of air contains more oxygen?

• Inhaled air

• Exhaled air

• Both have the same amount

• Neither contains oxygen

Multiple Choice

What does the presence of carbon dioxide do to lime water?

• Turns it milky

• Turns it blue

• Turns it red

• Turns it clear

Open Ended

Describe an experiment you could carry out to prove which type of air contains more oxygen.

Multiple Choice

What type of air contains more oxygen?

• Exhaled air

• Inhaled air

• Stale air

• Compressed air

Fill in the Blank

The main muscle involved in breathing is the ___.

Open Ended

Name two functions of the respiratory system.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for controlling the inflation and deflation of the lungs?

• Trachea

• Diaphragm

• Ribs

• Bronchi

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?

• Nose

• Lungs

• Heart

• Trachea

Open Ended

Describe the pathway of air from the nose to the alveoli in the respiratory system.

Multiple Select

Which features make alveoli well suited for gas exchange?

• Thin lining

• Blood vessels close by

• Moist surface

• Thick lining

Open Ended

Explain how the structure of alveoli helps in the exchange of gases between blood and air.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the rings of cartilage in the trachea?

• To help with gas exchange

• To keep the breathing passage open

• To produce mucus

• To transport oxygen

Fill in the Blank

Rings of cartilage on the trachea keep the breathing passage open, preventing ___.

Open Ended

If you could ask one question about the 'Staying Alive' topic in S2 Biology, what would it be?

Open Ended

Reflecting on the 'Staying Alive' topic in S2 Biology, what is one concept or fact that you found most interesting or important?