Life Science 4: Milestone Review

Which of the following is an example of an instinct that helps an animal survive?

• a skunk spraying a smelly mist for protection

• a raccoon learning to cross the road

• a dog fetching a ball

• a human riding a bicycle

Animals inherit certain characteristics, such as fur color. What is a characteristic that plants inherit?

• flower color

• number of legs

• number of arms

• growing away from light

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Important discoveries in the history of science help students learn scientific concepts today. What did the work of Mendel in the 1800s help people understand?

• how pea plants grow

• how traits are learned

• how traits are inherited

• how environment affects inheritance

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Most birds know how to build nests. Some birds can learn to build nests. Which is true of both behaviors?

• Both behaviors are learned traits.

• Both behaviors are inherited traits.

• Building a nest is learned, but building a better nest is inherited.

• Building a nest is inherited, but building a better nest is learned .

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A large classification of living things is made up of organisms that have many cells and use sunlight to make food. Which kingdom is the classification for such organisms?

• animals

• bacteria

• plants

• fungi

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Which of the following describes a dichotomous key?

• a chart with many choices that guide you to the correct identification of classification of a thing

• a guide to the six kingdoms of life

• a long list of questions with yes or no answers

• a ranking of classifications starting with broad domains and ending with a species

Where are microorganisms found?

• only in sick people

• only in the soil

• only in polluted water

• everywhere

Which of the following microorganisms is useful in baking bread?

• yeast

• anthrax

• pollen

• Entamoeba histolytica

Why are microorganisms important?

• Some produce oxygen.

• Some are food sources for other organisms.

• Some are nutrient recyclers.

• All of the reasons are correct.

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Which of the following microorganisms can cause disease?

• diatoms

• tardigrades

• salmonella

• plankton