Life Science Midterm Review

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List the four stages of the complete metamorphosis life cycles in the correct order. 

• Egg, Pupa, Larva, Adult

• Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

• Adult, Egg, Larva, Pupa

• Adult, Egg, Pupa, Larva

the profound change that some animals undergo from hatching or birth to adulthood.

• metamorphosis

• process

• rearrange

• larva

Organisms, like bacteria, insects and worms, that break down waste are called ___

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Omnivores

Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood in the human body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Lungs

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To break down food

• To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To protect the body from pathogens

• To produce hormones

Which system in the human body is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes?

• Digestive System

• Circulatory System

• Nervous System

• Respiratory System

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A parasite infecting a host

• A bird eating insects off a buffalo

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Plants

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To consume other organisms for energy

• To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• To compete with other organisms for resources

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