(COS1),
(COS 5)
The majority of the test will be covering the Levels of Organization in a Biosphere, so study these definitions and be able to give or match up examples to the appropriate level it is in.
Level
Organelle
Cell
a tiny organ inside a cell smallest unit of life
Tissue
Organ is made of more than one cell type that works together for a common function is a group of tissues working together
Organ system Is group of organs working together
Organism
Population
Community one complete living thing a group of the same SPECIES (can mate/have babies) in an area
ALL the biotic (living) organisms in an area mitochondria, nucleus, ribosomes skin cells, sperm, egg cell, brain cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, etc. skin tissue, lung tissue, brain tissue, and blood heart, lung, brain, skin, stomach, liver, kidney digestive system, nervous system, lymphatic system
YOU! A cat, a dog, a bacteria, a fish, an elephant, a ladybug
Refers only to a group of living things that can have offspring (children) together. Ex.
Humans or rabbits or ladybugs or cats or butterflies. (just one example at a time)
Refers only to living things, such as everything alive in a garden. The plants, animals, fish, birds, bugs, worms, etc.
Ecosystem
Biome
Biosphere
ALL Biotic (living) and Abiotic
(nonliving) things an in area
Large regions characterized by a specific climate which determines what type of organisms it can support. Has multiple ecosystems)
Everywhere on Earth that supports
LIFE.
Is commonly referenced when talking about both living and nonliving things. Example:
Sparkman 9, the Atlantic ocean, forest, a lake, a subdivision.
Deserts, tropical rain forests, Savannas
(tropical grasslands), boreal or Taiga coniferous forest, all fresh water or saltwater systems.
The bottom of the ocean to the top of the atmosphere.
Other
A factor that is manipulated (changed) in the experiment. It is KNOWN before the experiment, and is always graphed on the X axis.
Independent
Variable
Dependent
Variable graduated cylinder beaker
A factor that is STUDIED in the experiment. This one is NOT known before the experiment starts, and is always graphed on the Y axis.
Glassware used to most accurately measure the volume of a liquid or a irregular solid by measuring the amount of liquid displaced. glassware used to hold and pour liquids, but not good for measuring flask glassware used for holding and boiling liquids, because it is narrow at the top.
Test your knowledge with the following sample Questions. Words CAN BE USED MORE THAN ONCE!
1.
A group of organisms of different species living together in a particular place is called a_______
2.
All living and nonliving factors in a specific area is called a(n) __________
3.
All of the butterflies, flowers, beetles, and birds in a garden represents a(n)_______
4.
An ecosystem consists of a ________________ of organisms, and nonliving things such as soil, water, weather, energy, molecules, rocks, etc.
5.
Communities consist of all ____________________ things.
6.
Give two examples of abiotic factors: __________________, _____________________

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7.
Rushing water, bricks, and soil are all __________ factors, where as bacteria, humans, and dogs are all
_________________ factors.
8.
Sparkman 9th Grade School, including the land, building, and students, would be considered which level?
__________________
9.
The abiotic and biotic factors within the Atlantic Ocean is an example of a(n)____________
10.
The area that can support all life on Earth is called a(n)_____________
11.
The stray cats walking around Plantation Springs subdivision represent a ________________
12.
This is the smallest unit of living things is a_______________________
13.
This term refers to a tiny organ inside a cell_____________________
14.
Which level of organization is one step lower (smaller) than a lung ?________________
15.
Which of the following words best matches the level of organization in the Biosphere that YOU are classified as?________________
Match the term with the meaning or example. a. Biosphere b. Biome c. Ecosystem d. Community e. Population
____ 16. This is the area of the earth that can support life
____ 17. An example of this is a swamp or forest, including both abiotic factors and biotic factors
____ 18. An example of this is the Savanna or Tropical Rain Forest
____ 19. This term refers to several different species living in the same area
____ 20. This term refers to organisms of the same species living in a specific area
Match the term with the correct meaning. a. Organism b. Organ c. Organ System d. Tissue e. Cell
____21.The smallest unit of life capable of all life functions, which is classified as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
____22.A group of organs working together to perform a common function
____23.A group of tissues working together to perform a common function
____24.A group of cells working together to perform a common function
____25.A complete, living thing; which is scientifically named according to the genius & species it belongs to.
(Example: Homo sapiens)
____ 29. A _______________________________is most useful to accurately measure in, where as a _____ is better for boiling liquids in.
____ 30. A _____________ is a type of medicine that does not have the active ingredient.
31.
List from smallest to largest the levels from organelle to biosphere . 
____ 26. The independent variable is always graphed on the ________________ axis, and the dependent variable is graphed on the _______.
_____27. Which variable can you predict in advance when setting up the experiment?______________
____28. If you accidentally get chemicals in your eyes, tell the teacher immediately, and wash your eyes out at the emergency eye wash station for ______ minutes to reduce your chances losing your sight.
Check your answers and study the ones you missed.
1. community 2. ecosystem 3. community 4. community 5. living 6. soil, desks, rocks, water, etc. 7. abiotic, biotic 8. ecosystem 9. ecosystem 10. biosphere 11. population 12. cell. 13. organelle 14.tissue
15. organism 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.D 20.E 21 .E 22 .C 23.
B 24.
D 25 . A
26. x-axis, y-axis 27. independent 28. 20 29. graduated cylinder, flask 30.placebo 31.(view chart, it is listed in order)