Vocab Science Jeopardy Template

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100 What does Confederate mean A person, state, or country that joins with another for a common purpose; a partner in crime	100 What does modify mean to change somewhat	100 What does mutiny mean(N) an open rebellion against authority	100 What does reign mean to rule as a monarch; to be widespread	100 Define the terms imprinting, conditioning, trial and error learning and insight learning. Then given an example of each type of the four learned behaviors. Imprinting is when newborn animals recognize and follows the first moving object they see. An example is Amy and the geese in “Fly Away Home.” Learning that a particular stimulus or response leads to a good or bad outcome is conditioning. An example is when a dog jumps when he sees his owner bring out the leash, He thinks that he is going for a walk. Trial and error learning is when an animal learns to perform a behavior more skillfully. An example is when you learn to ride a bike. Insight learning is when you solve a new problem by applying what you already know. An example would be to apply a skill in one sport and transfer it to a different sport.
200 What does negative mean (ADJ) saying "no"; not positive or helpful; less than zero	200 what does reign mean (Noun) the power or rule of a monarch; a monarch's period of rule	200 What does to swindle mean N a scheme for cheating someone	200 What does singular mean the form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing	200 State the three ways that animals communicate with one another. Then give an example of each way that an animal communicates. Animals mostly use sounds, scents, and body movement to communicate. Wolves howl to communicate through sound. Cats arch their backs when they are angry. Ants leave a scent to each other to lure them to the new found food.
300 What does mutiny mean (V) to rebel against those in charge	300 What does swindle mean V to cheat out of money or property	300 What does alibi mean a claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to explain something	300 Define the terms behavior, stimulus, and response. Then give an example of a stimulus and an example of a response. Behavior is the actions an animal performs. Stimulus is the signal that causes an animal to react in some way. The reaction to the stimulus is the response. An example of a stimulus is someone asking you a question. The response is the answer you give.	300 What is a pheromone? Then give an example of a use or purpose for pheromones in regard to animals. A pheromone is a chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another. An example would be a skunk spraying his scent after being threatened.
400 What does frank mean honest in expressing thoughts and feelings	400 What does economical mean careful about spending money or using resources	400 What does discharge mean (V) to let go; to unload cargo or passengers; to fire off; to give off	400 The two functions of behavior are survival and reproduction. Explain how each of these functions are important to animals or a specific animal. When an animal looks for food or avoids a predator, he is attempting to survive. When an animal reproduces, he is ensuring the survival of his species. The animal is attempting to avoid extinction.	400 Animals compete with one another for limited resources, such as food, water, territory, shelter and mates. Select one of these concepts and give an example of an how an animal might compete. Aggression is a threatening behavior that one animal uses to gain control over another. An example would be lions snapping, clawing and snarling at one another to establish order for who gets to eat their prey first.
500 What does negative mean (N) a "no" expression; a photo image that reverses light and dark areas	500 What does discharge mean (N) a release or letting go; a firing off; a giving off; something given off	500 What does pursue mean to chase in order to catch; to strive to achieve; to carry out	500 Define the term instinct. Then give an example of an instinct. Instinct is something that is inborn and that an animal performs correctly the first time. An example would be a spider building a web.	500 What is aggression in regard to animals? Then give an example why an animal might show aggression. Bees live in a well organized society. The advantage bees have in living in a society is that they each have a defined role which in the end helps everyone survive and thrive within the society.

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