Life Science (Grade 7) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 4–6
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Life Science (Grade 7) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 4–6
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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
Covers: Classification of Living Things · Human Body Systems · Ecosystems
Part 1: Multiple Choice
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A scientific name such as Canis lupus is made of which two parts?
- A. Genus and species
- B. Family and order
- C. Kingdom and phylum
- D. Class and genus
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Which classification level is the most specific?
- A. Kingdom
- B. Family
- C. Genus
- D. Species
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Which description best fits bacteria?
- A. Nonliving particles that need a host
- B. Single-celled organisms without a nucleus
- C. Many-celled organisms with a nucleus
- D. Single-celled organisms with a nucleus
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Which organs filter wastes from the blood and produce urine?
- A. Kidneys
- B. Stomach
- C. Lungs
- D. Heart
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Where are most nutrients from food absorbed into the blood?
- A. Esophagus
- B. Stomach
- C. Large intestine
- D. Small intestine
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What is the main job of white blood cells?
- A. Carrying oxygen
- B. Fighting infections
- C. Clotting blood
- D. Digesting food
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What is an animal that eats only plants called?
- A. Herbivore
- B. Decomposer
- C. Carnivore
- D. Omnivore
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A relationship in which both species benefit is called what?
- A. Parasitism
- B. Predation
- C. Mutualism
- D. Commensalism
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All the deer living in one forest make up a what?
- A. Population
- B. Community
- C. Biome
- D. Ecosystem
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What is the largest population that an environment can support over time called?
- A. Succession
- B. Limiting factor
- C. Carrying capacity
- D. Biodiversity
Answer Key — Life Science (Grade 7) Midterm — Quick Check, Units 4–6
- A — Genus and species The first word is the genus; the second identifies the species.
- D — Species Species is the narrowest level of classification.
- B — Single-celled organisms without a nucleus Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotes.
- A — Kidneys Kidneys remove wastes and extra water from blood.
- D — Small intestine The small intestine's villi absorb most nutrients.
- B — Fighting infections White blood cells defend the body against germs.
- A — Herbivore Herbivores are primary consumers that feed on plants.
- C — Mutualism In mutualism, both partners gain something.
- A — Population A population is one species living in one area.
- C — Carrying capacity Carrying capacity depends on food, water, space, and other resources.