Science 7 - Chapter 9 Vocabulary Quiz

What is adaptation?

• A change in structure or behavior

• A type of plant

• A type of food

• A type of animal

What is binomial nomenclature?

• A system for naming organisms

• A system for classifying rocks

• A system for classifying clouds

• A system for classifying planets

What is camouflage used for?

• To find a mate

• To hide from prey

• To escape notice of predators

• To attract predators

What is natural selection?

• The process of choosing a vacation destination

• The process of choosing a favorite color

• The process of choosing a pet

• The process by which forms of life having traits that better enable them to adapt will tend to survive

What is migration?

• The act of passing periodically from one region or climate to another

• The act of moving only during the day

• The act of moving only during the night

• The act of staying in one place forever

What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

• To provide energy for animals

• To convert light energy into chemical energy for plants

• To help plants move

• To help plants reproduce

What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

• To control the population of other species

• To provide food for herbivores

• To help plants grow

• To make the environment more beautiful

What is the process of evolution?

• The process of a species becoming extinct

• The process of a species changing over time

• The process of a species moving to a new location

• The process of a species learning new skills

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To provide food for herbivores

• To break down dead organisms and waste materials

• To help plants grow

• To make the environment more beautiful

What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

• To provide energy for plants

• To convert chemical energy into light energy for animals

• To help animals move

• To convert nutrients into energy for cells