Life Science Concepts Review Quiz

How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to supply oxygen to the body?

• The circulatory system pumps oxygen directly into the lungs.

• The respiratory system transports oxygen through the blood.

• The circulatory system carries oxygen from the lungs to the cells.

• The respiratory system filters oxygen from the blood.

Which of the following best explains how a forest ecosystem can support a variety of populations?

• Forests have a single type of plant that all animals depend on.

• Forests provide diverse habitats and food sources for different species.

• Forests have a constant temperature that supports all life forms.

• Forests are isolated from other ecosystems, preventing competition.

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Compare the role of producers and consumers in an ocean ecosystem.

• Producers eat consumers to gain energy.

• Consumers produce their own food using sunlight.

• Producers convert sunlight into energy, which consumers then eat.

• Consumers and producers both rely on decomposers for energy.

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How does the muscular system interact with the skeletal system to facilitate movement?

• Muscles push bones to create movement.

• Muscles pull on bones to create movement.

• Bones move independently of muscles.

• Muscles and bones do not interact for movement.

What might happen to a grassland ecosystem if a new predator is introduced?

• The population of prey species might increase.

• The ecosystem will remain unchanged.

• The balance of the ecosystem could be disrupted, affecting various populations.

• The new predator will become a producer.

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How can you distinguish between inherited traits and acquired traits in animals?

• Inherited traits are learned from parents, while acquired traits are genetic.

• Inherited traits are present at birth, while acquired traits develop from experience.

• Inherited traits change over time, while acquired traits remain constant.

• Inherited traits are influenced by the environment, while acquired traits are not.

Why is it important for the nervous system to communicate with other body systems?

• To ensure that all systems work independently.

• To coordinate and regulate the functions of different systems.

• To prevent the systems from interacting with each other.

• To allow the systems to function without energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in a river ecosystem?

• Decomposers produce energy from sunlight.

• Decomposers break down dead material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

• Decomposers consume producers for energy.

• Decomposers compete with consumers for food.

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How do instincts differ from learned behaviors in animals?

• Instincts are acquired through experience, while learned behaviors are genetic.

• Instincts are innate and performed without prior experience, while learned behaviors are acquired through interaction with the environment.

• Instincts change over time, while learned behaviors remain constant.

• Instincts are influenced by the environment, while learned behaviors are not.

How does the digestive system contribute to the overall function of the human body?

• It circulates blood throughout the body.

• It breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy and growth.

• It filters waste from the blood.

• It provides oxygen to the cells.

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