SELF-QUIZ

1. A (an) is any part of an organism's environment that causes a reaction.

a. adaptation
b. organization
c. stimulus
d. irritability

2. The process of natural changes that take place during an organism's life is called .
a. development
b. response
c. adaptation
d. homeostasis

3. Reduced leaves on cacti, allow for them to live in what kind of environment?
a. desert
b. cold
c. windy
d. tropical

4. Referring to question 3, what is the name of this characteristic of life?

a. stimulus
b. adaptation
c. organization
d. growth

5. Which of the following constitutes the basic structural organization of life?

a. cell organelles that combine to form nuclei
b. species living in an environment
c. cells that make up tissues and structures
d. weather conditions in a habitat

6. Which of the following characteristics of life best explains why birds fly south for the
winter?
a. Living things respond to their environment.
b. Living things are made up of units called cells.
c. Living things maintain internal balance.
d. Living things are based on a universal genetic code.

7. Which of the following characteristics of life best explains why humans sweat when
they get hot?
a. growth and development
b. maintaining a stable internal environment
c. using energy
d. ability to reproduce

8. Which of the following characteristics of life best explains why your legs and arms
get longer and stronger as you get older?
a. Living things respond to their environment.
b. Living things maintain internal balance.
 c. Living things are made up of units called cells.
d. Living things grow and develop

9. Before a big soccer game Charlie always eats and metabolizes a big dinner. Which
characteristic of life does this fact best describe?
a. Living things respond to their environment
b. Living things grow and develop
c. Living things reproduce
d. Living things use energy

10. Living things are able to _____.

a. sleep
b. eat
c. reproduce
d. party