Unit 6

Which of the following organisms is the most vital to the food web?

• Insect

• Grass

• Vole

• Hawk

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Which statement is supported by the information in this diagram?

• The mature plant has roots, leaves, flowers and fruit.

• Only one seed from a tomato grow into an adult plant.

• The flower is pollinated by insects.

• A tomato plant can only produce one fruit.

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Which of the following human behaviors is MOST LIKELY learned?

• having long hair

• blushing when embarrassed

• sleeping when tired

• using a fork

When a housecat is frightened, it arches its back, its fur stands on end, and it hisses. Which is the BEST explaination why the cat does this.

• It was taught to respond this way.

• It learned this behavior from parents and siblings.

• It is an interited behavior.

• This is the best way the cat has decided to react.

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The illustration show some of the organisms in an ecosystem. Which organism is the MOST LIKELY food source for the deer?

• mountain lion

• plant

• hawk

• squirrel

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Two species of birds eat the same types of fish for their main diet. They live in the same ecosystem. How would the bird population MOST LIKELY respond if the numbers of these fish doubled or tripled?

• They would move to different ponds.

• Their numbers would decrease.

• They would lay more eggs.

• Their numbers would increase.

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Rain forests normally receive a lot of rain. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to happen to the plants in a rain forest during a severe drought and which organism might this effect?

• The plants will wilt and may die. Herbivores may have less food.

• The planst will quickly adapt. Herbivores may have more food.

• The plants will grow taller. Carnivores may have more food.

• The plants will sprout new leaves. Carnivores may have more food.

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Which of these is the major energy source for Earth?

• sun

• rain

• moon

• wind

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The tough shell of a lobster protects the lobster the same way that _________ protects birds.

• skin

• bones

• feathers

• hair

Which organism is a primary producer?

• deer

• grasses

• hawk

• squirrel

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