Characteristics of Life Quiz over reading
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An oasis is a place in a sandy desert where water rises to the surface. Trees and plants often grow by the water and animals make their homes there. What would happen to the organisms living in an oasis if the water dried up?
How do we know that birds do not spontaneously generate on bird feeders?
Based on the data in the table, which statement is true?
Naya adds another row for the following observation: Can only be produced from other living cells. For which organism is this statement true?
Which organism is organism A? Which organism is Organism B? (rotifer or paramecium). Explain how you classified the organisms you did.
Refer to the Observations on the table: Fill in which organism exhibits which observations:
Organism A | Organism B | Both | |
|---|---|---|---|
Responds to surroundings | |||
No cell differentiation | |||
One cell carries out necessary functions for life |
Suppose Naya decides to observe a sample of quartz, a mineral found in Earth's crust. If Naya were to add quartz to the table, which observations should she check off? Explain.
Explain why both the paramecium and rotifer are considered living things. Which organsim is more complex, and which has better chances of survival.
What are the building blocks of all living things?
Which is an example of homeostasis?
