1. Biology Review Chart 2011-2012

2. Science Processes Compare & Contrast the following terms & give an example of each: Compare & Contrast the following terms & give an example of each: – Quantitative v. qualitative – Hypothesis v. theory Write a definition for the following terms: Write a definition for the following terms: – Inference – Science Explain why scientists need to measure with accuracy & precision. Explain why scientists need to measure with accuracy & precision. List the steps of the scientific method. List the steps of the scientific method.

3. Characteristics of Life List the 10 characteristics an object must possess to be considered an organism List the 10 characteristics an object must possess to be considered an organism

4. Ecology Define the following terms & give an example of each: Define the following terms & give an example of each: – Predation – Parasitism – Commensalism – Mutualism – Competition Compare & contrast the following terms: Compare & contrast the following terms: – Food Chain – Food Web List the levels of ecology. List the levels of ecology.

5. Ecology (continued) Summarize what happens in the two types of succession. Summarize what happens in the two types of succession. Explain logistic growth and what keeps a population from growing infinitely. Explain logistic growth and what keeps a population from growing infinitely. Draw an energy, biomass, & numbers pyramid. Include labels for each level. Draw an energy, biomass, & numbers pyramid. Include labels for each level. Sketch a food chain using the following organisms: killer whale, phytoplankton, seal, shrimp, fish. Label producers & consumers. Sketch a food chain using the following organisms: killer whale, phytoplankton, seal, shrimp, fish. Label producers & consumers.