Science Department
Biology 1B

Revision

 20 Random Revision Questions

1. List 3 adaptations to arctic conditions.

2. Why do desert animals have a large surface area (big ears, long limbs)?

3. Describe 3 things which could REDUCE the numbers of a species (breeding group).

4. Describe 2 things plants COMPETE for.

5. How does NATURAL SELECTION help explain EVOLUTION?

6. Who suggested that ACQUIRED characteristics could be passed on?

7. Give 3 reasons for the EXTINCTION of a species.

8. What is the difference between ASEXUAL & SEXUAL REPRODUCTION?

9. Describe a CLONE.

10. Describe 2 ways to clone plants.

11. Describe 3 ways to clone animals.

12. What is a mutation?

13. Why is cloning not considered ETHICAL?

14. Give 2 advantages & 2 disadvantages of cloning.

15. Name 2 things which POLLUTE LAND & WATER.

16. What causes ACID RAIN?

17. What causes THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT?

18. How can we use living organisms to show levels of pollution.

19. How does DEFORESTATION affect the environment?

20. Suggest 3 ways to ensure SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.