Science Vocabulary Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A process by which green plants synthesize food from carbon dioxide and water.

• A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

• A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

• An animal that feeds on plants.

What does the term 'habitat' refer to?

• A place where an organism lives

• A type of animal

• A scientific term for water

• A method of classification

What is meant by 'species' in biology?

• A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

• A collection of atoms bonded together.

• A type of protein found in the human body.

• The study of plants and their environment.

What is 'climate'?

• The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

• A large body of water.

• The study of rocks and soil.

• A specific type of animal species.

What does 'conservation' involve?

• The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use.

• A scientific method for studying language development.

• A process in cooking to enhance flavor.

• A mathematical principle to solve equations.

What is 'pollution'?

• The process of making land, water, air or other parts of the environment dirty and not safe or suitable to use

• A method of recycling materials to create new products

• The practice of planting trees to restore forests

• A system of capturing rainwater to use for agricultural purposes

What is 'renewable energy'?

• Energy from natural processes that are replenished constantly

• Energy derived from non-renewable resources like coal and oil

• A form of energy that comes exclusively from the sun

• Energy that can only be generated once and not replenished

What is 'erosion'?

• The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• The process of building up layers of sediment

• The study of rocks and earth

• The act of planting trees and other vegetation

What is 'photosynthesis'?

• A process by which plants make their own food

• A method for water transportation in plants

• A technique for soil nutrition absorption

• A process for seed germination

What is a 'biome'?

• A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region

• A type of biotechnology

• A scientific instrument used in biology

• A mathematical model in ecology