Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
7th Grade Midterm
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The purpose of science is __?__. | discovering the laws of creation and using it for man's benefit. |
| What is the study of body structure called? | anatomy |
| What is the sum of all body activities? | metabolism |
| What does the term fauna mean? | animal life |
| A good scientific experiment will include ____________ factors and _____ variable. | several factors and one variable |
| Which part of a plant embryo develops into the root system? | radicle |
| A fruit develops from the part of the flower called the ____________. | ovary |
| What type of plant needs two growing seasons to complete its life cycle? | biennial |
| What is the scientific term for plants that produce covered, protected seeds? | angiosperm |
| An underground structure made of thick, fleshy leaves surrounding a very short stem is called a _________. | bulb |
| A seedling is a young plant that is able to survive without its __________________. | cotyledons |
| A leaf that has more than one blade joined to the petiole is known as a __________________ leaf. | compound |
| Most grasses have a creeping stem called a __________ that grows along the surface of the ground. | stolon |
| The term that refers to leaves that attach directly to a stem is ________________. | sessile |
| Two general methods of seed dispersal are __________________ dispersal and __________________ dispersal. | agent and mechanical |
| What is a water environment called? | aquatic |
| What is the specific place within an environment where an organism lives called? | habitat |
| What term describes an animal that is active at night? | nocturnal |
| What term describes meadows, deserts, and mountain environments? | terrestrial |
| What term describes sea and ocean environments? | marine |
| What term describes an environment of animals that live in trees? | arboreal |
| A living thing with ________________ symmetry can be cut in equal halves in more than one direction. | radial |
| Herbaceous plants have stems that are non-__________. | woody |
| The food-making process of plants is called ___________________. | photosynthesis |
| Which plant family produces legumes? | pea |
| Which plant family has square and stout stems? | mint |
| Which plant family includes fruits called grains? | grass |
| List the six steps of the scientific method: | State the problem Gather info Form a hypothesis Test the hypothesis Record and analyze State conclusion |
| What are the 3 leaf margins? | toothed, lobed, entire |
| What are the 4 leaf arrangements? | opposite, alternate, whorled, rosette |
| Which branch of circulation serves the heart? ________________ circulation | coronary circulation (if you put systemic, I will count it correct also) |
| A group of tissues specifically arranged to perform a definite function for the body is an | an organ |
| What is the largest lymphatic organ? | spleen |
| \Which structure exchanges oxygen and nutrients between an unborn child and its mother? | umbilicus |
| Which dome-shaped muscle aids in breathing? | diaphragm |
| What is tissue fluid called after it enters the vessels? | lymph |
| What is the primary pigment that causes skin color? | melanin |
| The largest vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called _____________. | arteries |
| What are the two types of fractures? | compound and simple |
| A group of organs that function together to do a specific job in the body is a _______________. | system |
| What part of the brain controls balance and coordination? | cerebellum |
| What are cells that carry oxygen through the blood called? | red blood cells |
| What bone protects the brain? | cranium |
| What portion of the body contains most of the vital organs? | trunk |
| Bile is produced by which organ? | liver |
| Hair-like tubes in the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called _____________. | villi |
| The joints in the shoulders and hips are examples of what type of joint? | ball-and-socket |
| A plant that does not have true roots, stems, or leaves is ____________ | moss |
| The man who developed the modern definition of "species" is ______________ | John Ray |
| The Father of Taxonomy is ______________________ | Linnaeus |
| The main categories of all living things are called _____________ | kingdoms |
| A scientific name consists of the ________ name and the __________ name | genus and species |
| The plants with vascular systems are ________________ | tracheophytes |
| The science of classification is ____________________ | taxonomy |
| Plants without vascular systems are _____________ | bryophytes |
| Instead of roots, moss plants have ____________ | rhizoids |
| Organisms that live in or on other organisms and obtain nutrients from them are called _____________. | parasites |
| Some plants reproduce from ___________, not seeds. | spores |
| What term is used to refer to a distinct type of organism (which taxon)? ______________ | species |
| Which plant without a vascular system often forms a lush, green coating on moist surfaces? ______________ | moss |
| The bristles found on roundworms are called ________________. | setae |
| Animals without backbones are referred to as ____________________________. | invertebrates |
| Which system removes liquid waste? | urinary system |
| Which system has glands that control internal body functions? | endocrine system |
| Which system provides movement for the body? | muscular system |
| Which system breaks down food? | digestive system |
| Which system supports the body and protects vital organs? | skeletal system |
| Which system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and carries wastes from cells? | cardiovascular system |
| Which system covers and protects the body? | integumentary system |
| Which system controls other body systems? | nervous system |
| Which system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide? | respiratory system |
Created by:
misschapman
Popular Science sets