Category 4 STAAR Review, 8th Grade Science

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What body system removes the waste from your body?

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Excretory system is responsible for removing waste from the body, including urine and feces.

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Organisms that live in or on another organism and benefit at the host's expense.

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Parasite: An organism that derives benefit at the expense of its host, often harming it in the process.

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What body system protects your organs?

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Skeletal System: The system that provides structure and protection to the body's organs.

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Organisms that eat other organisms (heterotroph).

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Consumer: An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms.

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Mutual dependence between organisms in order to help them survive.

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Interdependence: A relationship where different organisms rely on each other for survival.

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system transports blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposer: An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers: Organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition: The struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation: A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.