01.1 A Introduction to Global Systems

What is the scientific study of interactions among organisms, populations, and communities?

• Ecology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What branch of biology deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings?

• Physics

• Ecology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

John is a student studying biology. He is particularly interested in the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. What is this branch called?

• Physics

• Ecology

• Chemistry

• Geology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the Greek word for 'house'?

• Oikos

• Biosphere

• Economy

• Ecology

What is the term used to describe the thin skin of life that covers our planet?

• Biosphere

• Ecosystem

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the name given to the layer of gases that surrounds our planet?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

Imagine you are an astronaut looking down at Earth from space. What term would you use to describe the thin layer of life that covers the planet?

• Biosphere

• Ecosystem

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

Which of the following is NOT included in the biosphere?

• Underground bacteria

• Rainforest trees

• Ocean-going whales

• Mars

Which of the following is NOT a part of the biosphere?

• Desert plants

• Mountain goats

• River fishes

• Moon

Imagine you are an astronaut exploring different parts of the universe. Which of the following would NOT be included in the Earth's biosphere that you left behind?

• Underground bacteria that you studied during your training

• Rainforest trees that you used to visit during your vacations

• Ocean-going whales that you saw during your last sea voyage

• The planet Mars that you are currently heading towards