NC Life Science Check-in Review

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What biome do zebras, lions, and elephants commonly inhabit?

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Grassland

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What is one function of the skeletal system besides giving shape and helping movement?

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It produces red blood cells.

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Why did Julia's tulips all look similar when they bloomed?

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They inherit the color and shape of their parents' flowers.

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What role does a decomposer play in a food chain?

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It acts as the recycling agent.

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How are the digestive and circulatory systems similar?

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Both absorb and transport nutrients throughout the body.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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What is the function of a scavenger?

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A scavenger feeds on dead animals and helps recycle nutrients.

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What is the importance of nutrients in the soil for plants?

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Nutrients help plants grow and develop properly.