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Earth and Life Science

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The "synthesis" of living organisms from nonliving matter such as the sudden appearance of life from non-organic materials. 
a)
Abiotic Polymerization 
b)
Spontaneous Generation
2.
An autotroph[α] ( from the Greek autos "self" & trophe "nourishing") or producers in our food chain, is an organism that produces complex organic compounds (such as (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) from simple substances generally using energy from light (photosynthesis) or inorganic chemical. They do not need a living source of energy or organiccarbon.  
Which of The following is NOT an autotroph? 
a)
Oak Tree
b)
Roses
c)
Corn
d)
Mushroom
3.
The Idea that life could spring from nonliving matter is called? 
a)
development
b)
spontaneous generation
c)
homeostasis
d)
evolution
4.
The basic units "smallest living" of structure in all living things are 
a)
nuclei
b)
tissues
c)
organelles
d)
cells
5.
An organism has two different alleles for a trait. 
a)
genetics
b)
DNA
c)
Hybrid
d)
Mitosis
6.
The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring is known as the study of 
a)
transference
b)
Heredity 
c)
Mutation
d)
fertilization 
7.

An organism that eats grass and insects is

a)

an herbivore

b)

a producer

c)

prey

d)

an omnivore

8.

Which organism is a decomposer?

a)

frog

b)

worm

c)

oak tree

d)

grasshopper

9.

In positive feedback, rate of a process

a)

Increases

b)

Remains constant

c)

Changes

d)

Decreases

10.

This refers to the body’s ability to maintain a constant internal environment.

a)

Reproduction

b)

Metabolism

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Heredity

11.

This is a biological process in which different organisms have the ability to produce another of their kind.

a)

Reproduction

b)

Metabolism

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Heredity

12.

The role of the organ system is to protect the organisms from diseases or other potentially damaging foreign bodies.

a)

Cardiovascular System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Immune System

d)

Nervous System

13.

What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

ATP

c)

Glucose

d)

Oxygen

14.

What type of reproduction involves the splitting of new individuals from the existing ones by forming small projections called buds?

a)

budding

b)

regeneration

c)

fragmentation

d)

parthenogenesis

15.

What type of reproduction happens when single parent breaks into parts that give rise to new individuals?

a)

budding

b)

fragmentation

c)

vegetative reproduction

d)

parthenogenesis

16.

Explain the process of Evolution.

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