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| List the categories of classification from most inclusive to the least inclusive give examples |
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Definition
Domain- eukarya
Kingdom- animalia
Phylum- Chordata
Class- Mammalia
Order- Primates
Family- Hominide
Genus- Homo
Species- H. Sapien |
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| List the six characteristics of living organisms |
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Definition
1. Organized
2. Acquire Materials & Energy
3. Maintain an internal environment
4. Living things respond
5. Produce & Develop
6. Have adaptations |
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| Describe the process of natural selection |
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Definition
DNA gets transferred
Population is too high for environment to support
More adapted Individuals survive & Reproduce
The Larger of the population becomes adapted to the environment |
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Term
| Distinguish among the three domains of life |
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Definition
d.bacteria- contain prokaryotes & unicellular
d.archaea- prokaryotes, unicellular, live in aquatic environments & one of the first cells that evolved
d.eukarya- multi-cellular, photo synthesizers |
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Term
| Identify the components of the scientific method |
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Definition
1. Make an observation
2. Form Hypothesis
3. Collect data
4. Form a Conclusion |
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Term
| Distinguish among the type, location, and charge of subatomic particles**** |
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Definition
Proton-in the center
Nucleus-in the center
Neutron-around the protons
Electron-around the nucleus |
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Term
| Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonds |
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Definition
Ionic- Metal & Non Metal via electron transfer
Covalent- Non metal & Non metal via sharing elements |
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Term
| Explain how the properties of water make life possible |
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Definition
Solvency
Cohesion & Adhesion
High surface tension
Heat capacity
Heat of vaporization
Varying Density |
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| Compare and contrast acids and bases |
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Definition
Bases- take up hydrogen (H+) ions or release hydroxide ions (OH-)
Acids- are substances that dissociate in water, releasing hydrogen ions (H+) |
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