Biology Mid-Term Questions

How many characteristics of life are there?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 1

Humans are unicellular or multicellular?

• Multicellular

• Unicellular

• Both

• Neither

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is Biology?

• The study of life

• The study of substances

• The study of physical surroundings

• The study of matter

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the correct order of the levels of organization in an ecosystem, from smallest to largest?

• Organism > Population > Biological Community > Ecosystem > Biome

• Ecosystem > Biocommunity > Population > Organism > Biome

• Biome > Ecosystem > Community > Population > Species

• Organism > Population > Ecosystem > Biological Community > Biome

Which of the following is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Trees

• Birds

• Rabbits

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What term describes the role of a species in its ecosystem, including its habitat, food sources, and interactions with other species?

• Niche

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

A biological community is made up of:

• Biotic factors only

• Abiotic factors only

• Both abiotic and biotic factors

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In which type of symbiotic relationship do both species benefit?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

In commensalism, one species benefits, and the other:

• Also benefits

• Is harmed

• Is unaffected

• Competes for resources

In parasitism, one species benefits, while the other:

• Is harmed

• Benefits as well

• Is unaffected

• Competes for resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4