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HW-25
Chemist’s Name: _________________________________ Class: 8__ Date: ______________
Mrs. Bouchard – 8th Grade Science
Characteristics of Life
Directions: Answer the multiple choice question below and then explain why you chose it and
what evidence you used to get to that answer (what information do you already know
about that topic). You also need to provide your reasoning (restate your claim and
explain how your evidence supports your claim). You must use complete sentences. Use
transition words to start out your reasoning (As a result, in conclusion, therefore).
Circle the topic of the question:
What is meant by "maintaining homeostasis"?
Rewrite the question in your own words: __________________________________________
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Eliminate (cross out) two choices that you know are wrong:
A) to create new cells from existing cells
B) to keep the population size within certain limits
C) to maintain the internal environment for cells within certain limits
D) to make and use complex molecules
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
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Reasoning: ___________________________________________________________________
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