SOL Review

A bird watcher records the movement of birds - which part of the Scientific Method is this?

• Experiment

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

The study of transmission of inherited traits through generations is -

• Anatomy

• Biology

• Genetics

• Forensics

If mitochondria were not present in a plant cell, what would happen?

• No cellular respiration.

• Water loss.

• Ribosomes break down.

• No photosynthesis.

What process causes a muscle cell to become 'different' from a nerve cell?

• Genetic engineering

• Natural selection

• Selective breeding

• Differentiation

During exercise the body sweats to reduce body temperature - what process is demonstrated?

• Excursion

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Synthesis

Before mitosis can begin, what must happen?

• Cytoplasm divides.

• DNA replicates.

• Chromatids separate.

• Crossing over.

What is the function of autotrophs or producers in the carbon cycle?

• They use oxygen.

• They use carbon dioxide.

• They remove water.

• They eat herbivores.

Two populations live in the same area- if they eat the same food, what is their relationship?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition

• Mutualism

Currently, human population growth is exponential - what is likely to happen in the future?

• Increase in CO2 levels.

• Less urbanization.

• Decrease in water pollution.

• Fewer natural resources.

Endangered species are off limits for hunting, how is this beneficial?

• Protection from predators.

• Protection of the species.

• Useful for tourists.

• Ensures reproduction.