Semester Review Challenge Write the names of your partners on your sheet of paper. Quietly discuss each question as a group and then record your answer. The group with the most questions correct will earn a bonus.

EVOLUTION BASED QUESTIONS

1 of 45) Name the early evolution theory developed by Jean Baptiste de Lamarck.

2 of 45) Name the evolutionary theory developed by Charles Darwin.

3 of 45) What are physical differences within a group of species called? For example: These cows all have unique traits and differences.

4 of 45) What are physical differences called when they aid survival? For example: This insect looks like leaves and is more likely to survive.

5 of 45) Name the two groups of life that are thought to be connected by the Archeopteryx fossil.

6 of 45) List the fossils younger than fossil G.

7 of 45) Alexander Fleming discovered the first ever antibiotic named Penicillin. What type of infection are antibiotics designed to treat?

8 of 45) Bacteria have become completely resistant to which antibiotics pictured?

9 of 45) The circles represent amino acids 9 of 45) The circles represent amino acids. Which two species are most closely related? Species A Species B Species C

10 of 45) Which isolation prevents groups of organisms from reproducing due to different seasons?

11 of 45) What are gaseous clouds that stars form from called?

12 of 45) C12 and C14 are both carbon because they each have 6 protons 12 of 45) C12 and C14 are both carbon because they each have 6 protons. C12 and C14 are examples of what kind of atom?

13 of 45) Which isolation prevents groups of organisms from reproducing due to different mating rituals?

14 of 45) Predation, disease, and a lack of resources are all examples of ____________ factors that reduce the size of a population.

15 of 45) Organs like the appendix have lost all or most of their original function. What are body parts like this called?

ECOLOGY BASED QUESTIONS

16 of 45) Name the stage of the water cycle where water changes from a vapor to a liquid.

17 of 45) Which organism (plant, grasshopper, mouse, snake, hawk) would be the secondary consumer in this food chain?

18 of 45) Lightning plays a role of breaking chemical bonds during which nutrient cycle?

19 of 45) Sunlight, water, wind, and soil are types of ____ factors that affect life.

20 of 45) Plants, animals, and fungi are types of ____ factors that affect life.

21 of 45) Beavers can dramatically alter the conditions for life in their environment. Species that greatly affect ecology are called _____ species.

22 of 45) Label the 6 steps of the water cycle from the given choices. Condensation Runoff Precipitation Evaporation Transpiration Infiltration

23 of 45) Which gas makes up ~78% of the atmosphere?

24 of 45) There are two categories of decomposer 24 of 45) There are two categories of decomposer. A vulture scavenging dead remains is called a __________, while mushrooms absorbing nutrients from the dead is called a _________. Choices: Herbivore, Omnivore, Saprophyte, Chemotroph, Detritivore, Autotroph, Heterotroph

25 of 45) The crumbling and weathering of rocks leads to the start of which biogeochemical cycle?

26 of 45) Name the process where bacteria convert nitrogen in the air (N2) into usable nitrogen in the soil. N2 Nitrates

Beavers play a role in a community… their dams block water to create wetlands. Bees play a role in a community. They help to pollinate flowering plants. Mushrooms play a role in a community. They help recycle nutrients back into the soil. 27 of 45) What is an organisms role in its community called?

28 of 45) In the 1980s, scientists discovered a species of bacteria that could feed on the chemicals released from deep sea vents. Name the process where bacteria convert these chemicals into energy.

29 of 45) Epiphytes are plants that live their entire lives atop trees 29 of 45) Epiphytes are plants that live their entire lives atop trees. The epiphytes use the larger tree as a surface to grow but don’t help nor harm the larger tree. Which type of symbiosis is this? epiphyte

30 of 45) Name the process of change where ecosystems gradually become more complex.

HUMAN BODY QUESTIONS

31 of 45) Name the inner ear bone that leads to the auditory nerve. ?

32 of 45) Which part of the eye focuses an image onto the retina?

33 of 45) Name the objects that release neurotransmitters from one neuron to another neuron.

34 of 45) State the name and identify the letter of the part of the eye that stretches and contracts due to brightness.

35 of 45) Which part of the brain is the “thermostat” during the process of thermoregulation?

36 of 45) Label the basic parts of the neuron below. d

37 of 45) Which type of tissue supports the body and includes bones and ligaments?

38 of 45) What is a person’s blood type if they only possess the B and A antibody?

39 of 45) State the name and identify the letter of the gland that helps white blood cells mature.

40 of 45) Which defense proteins cause pathogens to clump together until being destroyed by WBCs?

41 of 45) Francis has A+ blood and needs a transfusion 41 of 45) Francis has A+ blood and needs a transfusion. List all the blood types that are safe for Francis to receive.

42 of 45) Name the process where an egg is released from a woman’s ovary.

43 of 45) After a zygote is created, it will divide into a lump of cells over the next 5 days. Name this lump of cells.

44 of 45) Glands, like the ones shown in the diagram, are responsible for releasing molecules called ______.

45 of 45) Name the process where the lining of the uterus sheds off and is discarded.

TURN IN YOUR ANSWERS

1 of 45) Name the early evolution theory developed by Jean Baptiste de Lamarck. Acquired Inheritance

2 of 45) Name the evolutionary theory developed by Charles Darwin. Natural Selection

3 of 45) What are physical differences within a group of species called? Variations For example: These cows all have unique traits and differences.

4 of 45) What are physical differences called when they aid survival? Adaptations For example: This insect looks like leaves and is more likely to survive.

5 of 45) Name the two groups of life that are thought to be connected by the Archeopteryx fossil. Reptiles/Lizards and Birds

6 of 45) List the fossils younger than fossil G. A, C, F

7 of 45) Alexander Fleming discovered the first ever antibiotic named Penicillin. What type of infection are antibiotics designed to treat? Bacteria

8 of 45) Bacteria have become completely resistant to which antibiotics pictured? J

9 of 45) The circles represent amino acids 9 of 45) The circles represent amino acids. Which two species are most closely related? Species A Species B Species C

10 of 45) Which isolation prevents groups of organisms from reproducing due to different seasons? Temporal

11 of 45) What are gaseous clouds that stars form from called? Nebula

12 of 45) C12 and C14 are both carbon because they each have 6 protons 12 of 45) C12 and C14 are both carbon because they each have 6 protons. C12 and C14 are examples of what kind of atom? Isotopes

13 of 45) Which isolation prevents groups of organisms from reproducing due to different mating rituals? Behavioral

14 of 45) Predation, disease, and a lack of resources are all examples of ____________ factors that reduce the size of a population. limiting

15 of 45) Organs like the appendix have lost all or most of their original function. What are body parts like this called? Vestigial

ECOLOGY BASED QUESTIONS

16 of 45) Name the stage of the water cycle where water changes from a vapor to a liquid. Condensation

17 of 45) Which organism (plant, grasshopper, mouse, snake, hawk) would be the secondary consumer in this food chain? Mouse

18 of 45) Lightning plays a role of breaking chemical bonds during which nutrient cycle? Nitrogen

19 of 45) Sunlight, water, wind, and soil are types of __________ factors that affect life. abiotic

20 of 45) Plants, animals, and fungi are types of ________ factors that affect life. biotic

21 of 45) Beavers can dramatically alter the conditions for life in their environment. Species that greatly affect ecology are called ___________ species. keystone

22 of 45) Label the 6 steps of the water cycle from the given choices. Condensation Runoff Precipitation Evaporation Transpiration Infiltration condensation transpiration precipitation evaporation runoff infiltration

23 of 45) Which gas makes up ~78% of the atmosphere? Nitrogen

detritivore saprophyte 24 of 45) There are two categories of decomposer. A vulture scavenging dead remains is called a __________, while mushrooms absorbing nutrients from the dead is called a _________. detritivore saprophyte Choices: Herbivore, Omnivore, Saprophyte, Chemotroph, Detritivore, Autotroph, Heterotroph

25 of 45) The crumbling and weathering of rocks leads to the start of which biogeochemical cycle? Phosphorus

26 of 45) Name the process where bacteria convert nitrogen in the air (N2) into usable nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen fixation N2 Nitrates

Beavers play a role in a community… their dams block water to create wetlands. Bees play a role in a community. They help to pollinate flowering plants. Mushrooms play a role in a community. They help recycle nutrients back into the soil. 27 of 45) What is an organisms role in its community called? Niche

28 of 45) In the 1980s, scientists discovered a species of bacteria that could feed on the chemicals released from deep sea vents. Name the process where bacteria convert these chemicals into energy. chemosynthesis

29 of 45) Epiphytes are plants that live their entire lives atop trees 29 of 45) Epiphytes are plants that live their entire lives atop trees. The epiphytes use the larger tree as a surface to grow but don’t help nor harm the larger tree. Which type of symbiosis is this? commensalism epiphyte

30 of 45) Name the process of change where ecosystems gradually become more complex. succession

HUMAN BODY QUESTIONS

31 of 45) Name the inner ear bone that leads to the auditory nerve. cochlea ?

32 of 45) Which part of the eye focuses an image onto the retina? lens

33 of 45) Name the objects that release neurotransmitters from one neuron to another neuron. vesicles

34 of 45) State the name and identify the letter of the part of the eye that stretches and contracts due to brightness. E = Iris

35 of 45) Which part of the brain is the “thermostat” during the process of thermoregulation? Hypothalamus

36 of 45) Label the basic parts of the neuron below. dendrite axon d terminal Cell body

37 of 45) Which type of tissue supports the body and includes bones and ligaments? connective

38 of 45) What is a person’s blood type if they only possess the B and A antibody? Antigens A B Rh Antibodies A B Rh

39 of 45) State the name and identify the letter of the gland that helps white blood cells mature. D = Thymus

40 of 45) Which defense proteins cause pathogens to clump together until being destroyed by WBCs? Antibodies

41 of 45) Francis has A+ blood and needs a transfusion 41 of 45) Francis has A+ blood and needs a transfusion. List all the blood types that are safe for Francis to receive. A+, A-, O+, O-

42 of 45) Name the process where an egg is released from a woman’s ovary. Ovulation

43 of 45) After a zygote is created, it will divide into a lump of cells over the next 5 days. Name this lump of cells. blastocyst

44 of 45) Glands, like the ones shown in the diagram, are responsible for releasing molecules called ___________. hormones

45 of 45) Name the process where the lining of the uterus sheds off and is discarded. menstruation

Write the number of wrong answers on the top of the paper you graded and turn it in.