The Study of Life Chapter 1 - Review Questions

Answer in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.

1. List the characteristics of living organisms:
2. What is a species?
   
3. What are fossil fuels?
4. Compare and contrast growth and development.
5. Why might a change in environment lead to a species extinction?
6. Name a food that is not derived from living organisms.
7. List the levels of organization shown by living organisms.
8. What are emergent properties ? Give an example.
9. Which of the areas of study in biology (Table 1.1) most appeals to you ? Why ?
10. Name a biome and list 4 living organisms and 3 environmental factors found there.