Life Science Review

Which of these describes one or more living organisms that depend on another organism to survive?

• bacteria living in the mouth of a dog

• aloe vera plants growing next to a fence

• mold living on a rock

• pufferfish releasing carbon dioxide into pond water.

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Aquatic plants have adaptations that help them live in water. For example, the part of the plant that makes food is located on the TOPS of FLOATING plant leaves.

This adaptation helps the plants---

• stay anchored

• avoid predators

• absorb sunight

• capture fish

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Which observation describes how a lizard interacts with a living element in its environment?

• The lizard basked on one of the rocks.

• The lizard ate a cricket off of a leaf.

• The lizard drank water.

• The lizard scattered sand with its tail.

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The container for a worm farm needs to have a lid, but the lid must be left partially open because worms require which of the following in order to survive?

• sunlight

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• helium

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All of the following observations are ways that a bird interacts with nonliving parts of its environment EXCEPT---

• reacting to morning sunlight by singing

• drinking and taking a bath in a puddle of water

• responding to cold temperatures by fluffing its feathers

• feeding insects to its chicks

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Tropical climates have warm temperatures and abundant sunlight all year. What must be available for plants in these climates to make their own food throughout the year?

• water

• bacteria

• shade

• birds

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Which suggestion involves interactions between two groups of living organisms?

• Reduce soil erosion by keeping livestock away from the banks of the pond.

• Allow plants to grow along the shoreline to provide cover, nests, and food for wildlife.

• Float logs near the edge of the water to provide habitats for salamanders.

• Add large rocks to provide sunning for turtles.

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Which organism obtains energy without depending on another organism?

• oak tree

• mushroom

• cottontail rabbit

• mountain lion

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Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?

• A fire ant digging a tunnel in sandy soil.

• A blue jay drinking water from a puddle.

• A bee collecting pollen from a tree.

• A hawk circling in the air over a tree.

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The roots of the prickly pear cactus spread out in a wide underground network. How does this type of root system BENEFIT a prickly pear cactus?

• By producing fruit and storing water.

• By capturing sunlight and getting rid of waste materials.

• By absorbing water and supporting the plants in loose, sandy soil.

• By releasing nutrients into the sandy soil and taking in oxygen.

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