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6th Grade Science 1
Biodiversity Unit Assessment Review
Question | Answer |
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How do you calculate a microscope's magnification? | Multiply eyepiece magnification x objective lens magnification |
This changes the amount of light a microscope lets through. | Diaphragm |
How do you store a microscope? | Turn off the switch, unplug it, wrap the cord, and place the cover on the microscope. |
To stay safe during a lab, what is one thing you can do? | Remain in your work station |
If something spills or breaks during a lab, what is the first thing you should do? | Tell the teacher |
To stay safe during a lab, you may wear this to protect your eyes. | Goggles |
If you need to use a fire extinguisher, follow the steps of PASS, which are...? | Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze handle, and Sweep the base |
What are the 7 levels of the taxonomy system? | Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species |
"King Phillip Came Over For Good Soup" stands for? | Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species |
What are the 6 kingdoms? | archaebacteria, eubacteria, protist, fungi, animalia, plantae |
Which two taxonomy levels make up an organism's scientific name? | Genus and Species |
The most general taxonomy level is? | Kingdom |
The most specific taxonomy level is? | Species |
What are the 6 parts of an insect body? | antenna, head, legs, abdomen, wings, thorax |
What is the scientific name for a blackworm? | Lumbriculus variegatus |
How do you calculate the average pulse rate of a blackworm? | Count the pulse rate more than once, add those pulse rates together, then divide by the number of pulse rates taken. |
Where does the independent variable go on a graph? | x-axis |
Where does the dependent variable go on a graph? | y-axis |
What 2 organelles are found only in plant cells and not animal cells? | chloroplasts and cell walls |
How is a cell wall different than a cell membrane? | A cell wall provides a plant cell structure, a cell membrane is part of both animal and plant cells and forms a flexible barrier that allows some materials to move in and out of the cell. |
What are some organisms you might find in a pond? | Microorganisms, bacteria, plants, lemna, fish, etc. |
The scientific name for duckweed is? | lemna |
The 4 protists we studied were? | Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, Volvox |
Amoeba move around using ? | pseudopodia |
Euglena and Volvox move around using? | flagellum / flagella |
Paramecium move around using? | cilia |
Why are volvox and euglena green? | They have some plant-like characteristics, such as a chloroplast. |
A new growth off of a hydra is called? | A bud |
Hydra eat what organism? | Daphnia |
Why are daphnia important on the food chain? | They reproduce quickly and feed more complex organisms such as the hydra. |
Why does fresh bread mold faster than store-brand? | Store-brand bread often has preservatives that stop mold from growing. |