Characteristics of Life

Characteristics of Life

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

9th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS1-5, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-8

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An amoeba is a unicellular organism.

All living things contain cells

All life grows and develops

All living things evolve as a population

All living things reproduce

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a human steps out into the cold air, the body begins to shiver in order to keep its temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Living things maintain homeostasis

All living things grow and develop

All living things reproduce

All living things evolve as a population

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Green plants produce their own food through photosynthesis.

All living things obtain and use energy/metabolism

All living things respond to stimuli

All living things grow and develop

All living things evolve as a population.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An adult hydra is producing its offspring from budding.

All living things reproduce

All living things require energy

All living things respond to stimuli

All living things maintain a stable internal environment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The roots of a plant grow towards a source of groundwater.

All living things respond to stimuli

All living things reproduce

All living things evolve as a population

All living things contain DNA

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Over three years, Tim's height as increased from 5'4" to 5'11"

All living things obtain and use energy

All living things respond to stimuli

All living things grow and develop

All living things evolve as a population

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A pill bug eats a carrot to fuel life processes

All living things obtain and use energy/metabolism

All living things contain DNA

All living things reproduce

All living things contain cells

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