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7.13B Ninja Quest! 1. Which of the following is an example of a plant responding to the external stimulus of gravity?

A

A seedling growing towards a sunny window.

B Plant roots growing down into the soil. Flowers producing nectar to attract C bees.

2. The flowers of the snow buttercup (Ranunculus adoneus) face one direction in the morning, move throughout the day, and face the other way by evening. Most likely this is a response to which stimulus? A Sun passing through the sky. B Daily rainfall patterns. C Daily rise and fall in temperature.

D A potted plant wilting when it dries out. D

3. What environmental stimulus is most likely to result in a more rapid heartbeat in an animal?

Physical contact with passing animals.

4. Which of the following is a change that the body will undergo to prepare for fight or flight in response to a stressful stimulus?

A Decreased temperature A Less blood to the brain B Strong southerly winds B Sweating increases C Presence of a predator C Heart rate decreases D Lack of water D Muscles relax

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5. Which of the following is a response of the body when infected with a virus? A Decreased heart rate B Craving salty foods C Blood diverted to muscles

6. Many birds migrate long distances when the seasons change. Which of the following is an environmental stimulus that would signal to the birds the changing seasons? A Changes in the length of daylight.

B

Increase in the population of edible plants.

C

Decreased number of offspring per hatching event.

D Increased body temperature

D Increase in annual precipitation levels.

7. Which of the following is a response to smelling food?

8. Pain is a stimulus in animals that leads to responses which help the animal to -

A Rapid blinking

A find food in the habitat.

B Excessive sweating

B recuperate after exercise.

C Increased hunger

C avoid harmful situations.

D Sensitivity to sound

D fight serious infections.

9. While sitting in a room, a person notices that the temperature has become uncomfortably warm. The body will respond by -

10. A predator chases a prey animal. The prey is likely experiencing all of the following EXCEPT A rapid heartbeat.

A shivering. B dilated pupils. B sweating. C increased sweating. C twitching. D onset of fever. D vomiting.

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11. A plant growing in soil with a lack of water will A grow away from the Sun. B produce more attractive flowers. C shut down the vascular system.

D

increase glucose production in the leaves.

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