North Carolina Q3 Check-in Review 2024-2025

What is the basic unit of life in a multicellular organism?

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ

• System

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Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?

• Breaking down food

• Transporting oxygen and nutrients

• Sending signals to the brain

• Supporting body structure

How do tissues relate to organs in the human body?

• Tissues are made up of organs

• Organs are made up of tissues

• Tissues and organs are the same

• Tissues are larger than organs

Which system is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the body?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Muscular system

• Skeletal system

Compare the function of the muscular system to the skeletal system.

• Both systems are responsible for digestion

• The muscular system supports movement, while the skeletal system provides structure

• The skeletal system transports nutrients, while the muscular system supports movement

• Both systems are responsible for breathing

What is an instinct?

• A behavior learned from experience

• A behavior inherited from parents

• A behavior taught by teachers

• A behavior acquired from friends

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?

• A bird building a nest

• A child learning to ride a bicycle

• A spider spinning a web

• A fish swimming upstream

How can you differentiate between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are learned, while acquired traits are genetic

• Inherited traits are genetic, while acquired traits are learned

• Both inherited and acquired traits are learned

• Both inherited and acquired traits are genetic

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• They decompose organic material

• They consume other organisms

• They produce energy through photosynthesis

• They provide shelter for animals

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a salt marsh ecosystem?

• High salinity and tidal influence

• Freshwater and low salinity

• High altitude and dry climate

• Dense forest and high rainfall