Organisms and Traits

Question 1

Animals are not the only ones with organs. Plants have them too! What are some examples of plant organs?

Accepted Answer

leaves and stems, roots, flowers

Question 2

Animals have critical roles in different ecosystems around the world. What are some examples of this?

Accepted Answer

Bats help control insect populations., Birds and mammals eat plants which disperse seeds., Bees pollinate flowers, which help grow food.

Question 3

As a successful scientist, you are invited back to your school. What will you present on how ecosystems are organized?

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical organization organizes ecosystems into different levels.

Question 4

A NASA scientist is researching what environment is needed to grow food on Mars. Which factors should they consider?

Accepted Answer

Plants have adaptations, which help them live in difficult environments., Plants release oxygen, this builds an atmosphere for other organisms., Plants capture carbon from the atmosphere and release oxygen.

Question 5

Scientists estimate there are 37.2 trillion cells in the human body. What are some other facts about cells?

Accepted Answer

A cell is the lowest level of hierarchical organization., Organisms can either be unicellular or multicellular., A cell is the smallest unit of life.

Question 6

Each organ system works independently to keep an organism functioning.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The Great Irish Potato Famine killed over 1 million people. Which kingdom did the fungus-like, water mold come from?

Accepted Answer

Protists

Organisms and Traits

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Organisms and Traits

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