Question

fall biology 2025 test 1

1. the scientific word for a living thing is ___.

a. biotic b. organic c. organism d. abiotic

1. the graph represents the average fastest speed of 5 animals recorded in one study.

average fastest speed recorded
based on the graph, which species is approximately $\frac{1}{3}$ as fast as the cheetah?
a. elephant
b. kangaroo
c. lion
d. snake
3.

Explanation:

Step1: Define terms for question 1

In biology, an organism is a living thing. Biotic refers to living - components of an ecosystem, organic is related to carbon - containing compounds, and abiotic refers to non - living things.

Step2: Analyze graph for question 2

Estimate cheetah's speed from the graph (around 70 mph). Calculate $\frac{1}{3}$ of 70 mph which is approximately 23 mph. The elephant's speed is around 25 mph.

Answer:

1. C. Organism
2. A. Elephant