1. Describe the five characteristics of life, and list severalnonliving things that possess at least two of thesecharacteristics.

1. Explain how an atom relates to the biosphere by describing thelevels of organization.

1. Why is a cell, and not an atom or a molecule, considered thebasic unit of life?

1. Draw and explain the relationship between producers andconsumers (including decomposers).

1. How does a homes’ air conditioning system illustratehomeostasis?

1. Describe the main differences between asexual and sexualreproduction. Why are both types of reproduction common?

1. How are the members of the three domains similar? How are theydifferent?

1. List each step of the scientific method and explain why it isimportant.

1. Give two examples of questions that you cannot answer using thescientific method. Explain your reasoning for choosing them.

1. Name an example of emergent properties from everyday life(other than the brownie example given in the textbook).

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