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Topic 8 - Diversity & Interdependence

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word is used to describe the death of all the organisms of a species?

a)

endangered

b)

extinct

c)

adaptable

d)

external

2.

What is the part of a flower that creates pollen?

a)

stamen

b)

pistil

c)

sepal

d)

cuticle

3.

What are the tube-like parts of a plant that transport water and sugar around the plant?

a)

circulatory system

b)

photosynthesis system

c)

vascular system

d)

cardiovascular system

4.

The ____________is the part that grows under the flower and protects it.

a)

Embryo

b)

Pistil

c)

Sepal

d)

Stamen

5.

The _____________ is the sticky tip of the pistil that collects pollen.

a)

Pistil

b)

Sepal

c)

Stamen

d)

Stigma

6.

What is the job of the leaves?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant using the sun's light, and to take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

7.

This pumps blood to all the body parts.

a)

Brain

b)

Lungs

c)

Toes

d)

Heart

8.

What is another name for a fertilized ovule?

a)

A pistil

b)

A stamen

c)

An anther

d)

A seed

9.
On the African savannah, elephants and giraffes feed on the acacia trees. What most likely will happen if the giraffes and elephants are removed from that ecosystem?
a)
the trees would over grow and would crowd out other plants
b)
other large animals would move in and eat the trees
c)
the amount of trees will decrease
d)
small animals would increase because there would be less predators
10.

What is the job of the stem?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant and take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

11.

What is an organ that can recognize senses and cause the rest of the organism's body to react?

a)

skeleton

b)

lungs

c)

heart

d)

brain

12.
The American Black Bear in Colorado can hibernate for over 3 months during winter.  Black bears in Florida may hibernate for only a few weeks or not at all.  Why?
a)
the weather is not as cold in Florida
b)
it has less territory
c)
it eats different food
d)
they are smaller than the bears in Colorado
13.

Photosynthesis is the process in which a plant makes ____.

a)

water

b)

sunlight

c)

leaves

d)

food

14.

Pollination helps plants ______ and make seeds.

a)

germinate

b)

reproduce

c)

die

d)

sprout

15.

The pistil is the _____ part of a flower.

a)

female

b)

male

16.

_________ is created in the flower's anther and is carried from flower to flower by insects such as bees.

a)

Iron

b)

Silver

c)

Pollen

d)

Glucose

17.
Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to -- 
a)
the sounds the animals make.
b)
the habitat the animals live in.
c)
the type of offspring they have.
d)
the types of food these animals eat.
18.
The whiskers of a cheetah and the antennae of a beetle are shown in the photographs. 
How do structures like whiskers and antennae help organisms? 
a)
They help organisms stay warm.
b)
They help organisms eat food quickly.
c)
They help organisms defend themselves.
d)
They help organisms get information about their environment.
19.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a)
A shark has slimy skin to glide through water.
b)
A shark has an extremely strong sense of smell to find prey.
c)
A shark has three extra fins to fight off predators.
d)
A shark has one set of baby teeth and one set of adult teeth to eat prey.
20.
How could a plant spread its seeds?
a)
An animal could eat the fruit and spread the seeds
b)
Seeds could float away in the wind
c)
The seed could get stuck in an animals fur and be carried to a new place.
d)
All of the above
21.
The spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko are shown in the photographs below. 
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?
a)
They help organisms find food.
b)
They help organisms look like another animal in its environment.
c)
They help organisms eat food quickly.
d)
They help organisms blend into their surroundings. 
22.

Something an animal has or does that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

a)

organism

b)

camouflage

c)

adaptation

d)

omnivore

23.

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using ______

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

compression

d)

carnivore

24.

Why do birds have different feet?

a)

They take in different amounts of oxygen, causing changes

b)

They are herbivores, so they have different feet

c)

Their internal structures are different

d)

Feet adaptations allow them survive in different environments

25.

What is an Inherited Trait?

a)

characteristics that are determined by an organism’s genetics and passed from parent to offspring

b)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

c)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

d)

to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

26.

What is a Learned behavior?

a)

a body part that does a certain “job” for an organism

b)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

c)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

d)

coloration of an organism that is designed to deceive other organisms or to help it hide from predators

27.
Which of the following describes an adaptation of a lizard that helps it survive in its environment?
a)
A lizard has two sets of lips to help it retain water.
b)
A lizard has extra big feet to spread out the heat from the ground.
c)
A lizard has gills to breathe underwater when it floods.
d)
A lizard has a tail that breaks off so it can run away when grabbed by a predator.
28.

An instinct is

a)

a behavior that does not involve the brain, meaning you do not think about doing it.

b)

the way an animal acts so that it can survive.

c)

something that an animal must learn how to do.

d)

a behavior that an animal is born knowing how to do.

29.

What is the vascular tissue that brings glucose down from the leaves to the rest of the plan?

a)

xylem

b)

phloem

c)

choloplast

d)

stomata

30.

__________ is an example of a learned behavior.

a)

A person blinking in the sunlight

b)

Your hand pulling away from a hot object

c)

A bird flying to warmer areas in the winter

d)

A chimpanzee using a rock to break open nuts

31.

The bright, red color of the male cardinal is a structure that helps it -

a)

Hide from predators

b)

Find the food it eats

c)

Absorb sunlight for warmth

d)

Look attractive to females

32.

A snowshoe hare has many structural adaptations that help it survive in its environment.

Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in the cold and snowy environment?

a)

Long, flexible ears

b)

Large, brown eyes

c)

Thick, white fur

d)

Wide, strong feet

33.

These give the ability to breathe underwater to creatures that live in the water.

a)

Camouflage

b)

Teeth

c)

Gills

d)

Horns

34.
Something that an organism does or the
way that an organism behaves or reacts
a)
traits
b)
structures
c)
behavior
d)
functions
35.

Birds migrate during the winter to less cold areas. What type of adaptation is this?

a)

Behavioral Adapatation

b)

Physical Adaptation

36.

A giraffe's long neck, used to reach leaves high in trees, is an example of a

a)

Physical adaptation

b)

Behavioral adaptation

37.

What is the source of energy for plants to make food?

a)

other plants

b)

the sun

c)

the moon

d)

animals

38.

What do plants need to make food?

a)

water & oxygen

b)

water & carbon dioxide

c)

oxygen & dirt

d)

carbon dioxide & oxygen

39.

What is the food that plants make called?

a)

glucose

b)

oxygen

c)

leaves

d)

carbon dioxide

40.

Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon

c)

helium

d)

carbon dioxide

41.

What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

a)

carbon dioxide + oxygen + sunlight = glucose + water

b)

water + oxygen = sunlight + carbon dioxide + soil

c)

glucose + oxygen = sunlight + carbon dioxide + water

d)

water + carbon dioxide + sunlight = glucose + oxygen

42.

What part of the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?

a)

chloroplast

b)

chlorophyll

c)

stomata

d)

xylem

43.

What are the small openings in leaves called?

a)

xylem

b)

phloem

c)

producer

d)

stomata

44.

What is the vascular tissue in the plant that brings water and minerals from the roots to the stem and leaves?

a)

xylem

b)

phloem

c)

stomata

d)

chloroplast

45.

What do plants turn light energy into?

a)

solid energy

b)

oxygen energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

nothing

46.

These pump air in and out of the body.

a)

Lungs

b)

Toes

c)

Heart

d)

Noses

47.

The scales on the snake’s skin grip the ground so it can move.  What is another function of the snake’s skin that is also a function of human skin?

a)

Camouflage

b)

Digestion

c)

Breathing

d)

Protection

48.

Which statement best describes the function of the lungs?

a)

The lungs circulate carbon dioxide throughout the body

b)

The movement of the lungs helps pump blood throughout the body.

c)

The lungs supply oxygen and carbon dioxide to help digest food.

d)

The lungs supply oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide

49.

In which part of the plant is pollen transferred for pollination?

a)

Stamen

b)

Petal

c)

Sepal

d)

Stigma

50.

the female reproductive structure of a flowering plant

a)

plant structures

b)

pistil

c)

stamen

51.

the male reproductive structure of a flowering plant

a)

plant structures

b)

pistil

c)

stamen

52.

Pretend it is winter. You wear pants, coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. What type of adaptation are you making?

a)

behavioral

b)

physical

53.
When humans cut down the forest and build roads through the Everglades, this causes the Florida Panther to lose its territory and affects their population.  This is an example of__________?
a)
competing for resources
b)
interdependence
c)
adaptation
d)
imitation
54.
Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in a living thing?
a)
humans beginning to speak between 1 - 2 years  old
b)
a sunflower turning to face the sun to help it grow
c)
bees protecting the hive and  the queen bee
d)
moths attracted to light
55.
The Brazilian Pepper plant was introduced to the Florida wilderness by accident.  It has no natural predators and grows fast.  How can this be damaging for native Florida plants?
a)
it will take up the native plants space and resources making it hard for them to reproduce
b)
it is prettier than the native plants causing more to grow
c)
animals eat the pepper plant helping to spread its seeds 
d)
the pepper plant helps pollinate the native plants
56.
Why would camels be a better choice for soldiers in the old west to transport supplies across a desert instead of using horses?
a)
camels are adapted to thrive in a hot and dry environment
b)
camels were native to the old west
c)
camels eat less food
d)
camels are stronger and faster than horses
57.
A bittern bird and the Key deer both live in Florida. The bird blends with its environment in the tall sawgrass and freezes when it feels threatened and points its head into the air to imitate the sawgrass.  The Key deer  lives in the forests, is brown and freezes when it senses danger.  What adaptations are similar between these two animals?
a)
they both blend in their environment and they don't move
b)
they both huddle together in other groups of animals to blend in
c)
they both use their small size to hide from predators
d)
they both use their speed to escape predators
58.
The camo moth blends in with its environment by looking like the leaves on the trees they land on.  How is this most helpful to this species of moth?
a)
it gives it a better chance of survival
b)
it doesn't need to reproduce as much
c)
it uses less energy
d)
it catches more food
59.

Camouflage and mimicry are examples of ___________ adaptations.

a)

behavioral

b)

special

c)

physical

d)

predatory

60.

Hibernation, migration, and dormancy or all examples of ___________ adaptations.

a)

behavioral

b)

physical

c)

special

d)

environmental

61.

___________ is when animals go into a deep sleep causing their bodies to slow down.

a)

Mimicry

b)

Migration

c)

Dormancy

d)

Hibernation

62.

A spider spinning a web is an example of an instinctive behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A cub will learn how to hunt by watching and copying its mother, which is a/an ___________ behavior.

a)

instinctive

b)

adaptive

c)

learned

d)

mimicry

64.
An example of a physical adaptation is...
a)
a turtle hiding inside its shell
b)
The spikes on a porcupine fish
c)
a rabbit burrowing underground
d)
a viper biting when threatened
65.
A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
66.
all members of one kinds of organism that live in a particular area
a)
community
b)
population
c)
ecosystem
d)
land
67.

A plant or animal group whose members all have similar general features

a)

kind

b)

group

c)

species

68.
Since the 1800s humans have stopped burning coal, and the trees have returned to their original color. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?
a)
Dark moth
b)
Light moth
c)
Both will be equally successful
d)
Neither will be successful
69.
What is a change in an organism that allows for it to survive in its environment?
a)
homologous
b)
vestigial
c)
variation
d)
adaptation
70.

when animals travel on long trips to find warmer weather, food supply, and a safe place to give birth to their young

a)

hibernation

b)

fly

c)

migration

71.

a characteristic or change in an animal's body that helps it survive

a)

physical adaptation

b)

learned behavior

c)

instinctive behavior

72.

differences

a)

data

b)

inference

c)

variation

73.

If the squirrel population increases then animals that are predators of squirrels, such as owls and foxes, will ___________________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

go extinct

74.

Populations can change over time. For instance, if weather and climate conditions for oak trees to produce more acorns than usual then the squirrel population will _______________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

go extinct

75.

A disease kills most members of a predator population. What is the MOST LIKELY effect on the prey population?

a)

It will also be killed by the disease.

b)

It will decrease in size.

c)

It will greatly increase in size.

d)

It will not be affected by the change in the predator population.

76.

2 foxes enter an ecosystem that has a lot of rabbits. Foxes eat rabbits. It is likely that the population of rabbits will...

a)

increase.

b)

decrease.

c)

stay the same.

77.

In an ecosystem, rabbits eat grass, and coyotes eat rabbits. All living things also need water, shelter, and mates to survive. Which of these situations will cause an increase in the population of rabbits?

a)

The water becomes polluted

b)

Deer, which also eat grass, enter the ecosystem

c)

An increase in rain causes more grass to grow

d)

The coyote population increases

78.

Which variation would be most likely to benefit any organism, regardless of environment?

a)

The ability to produce energy more efficiently.

b)

The ability to swim deeper.

c)

Bigger claws and teeth.

d)

Markings that it blend into its background.

79.

When nature "selects" a variation, that means that the trait:

a)

causes the population to shrink

b)

helps prey escape predators

c)

gets passed long from generation to generation

d)

has brought out a new species

80.

Why it is better for seeds to be scattered far and wide?

a)

To provide shelter to other animals.

b)

For farmers to see which soil is good for the plants.

c)

For plants to have a better chance of growing healthier.

81.

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

a)

germinate at the same time

b)

move to the same place and grow

c)

move further away from the parent plant

d)

compete with one another for minerals in the soil

82.

Plants have a waxy coating to protect them from water loss and some insects

a)

called the cell wall

b)

called chloroplasts

c)

called cellulose

d)

called the cuticle

83.
If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.
a)
fewer tree-dwelling animals
b)
increased insect populations
c)
more development of soil
d)
more frequent thunderstorms
84.

organisms that entered a new ecosystem and multiplied, hurting native species and their habitats

a)

overpopulation

b)

inpact

c)

restore (restoration)

d)

Invasive species

85.
If the population of prey increases, the population of predators will ________because of the availability of food.
a)
decrease
b)
stay the same
c)
increase
86.

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

a)

in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

b)

in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

c)

in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest

d)

in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

87.

How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

a)

They have flexible leaves and stems.

b)

They have an air space in their stems.

c)

They have floating seeds.

d)

They have very bright colors.

88.

Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

a)

Leaves

b)

Stem

c)

Roots

d)

Flowers

89.

What process involves the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant?

a)

Germination

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Pollination

d)

Respiration

90.

Which structure in the plant cell is responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cell wall

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