IB Biology terms quiz

Design

Produce a plan, simulation, or model

Describe

To give a detailed account

Define

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantity

Deduce

Reach a conclusion from the information given

Construct

Present information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Compare & Contrast

To put into account of the similarities & differences between 2 or more items

Compare

Give an account of the similarities between two or more items

Comment

Give a suggestion based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Calculate

Obtain numerical answer showing your work

Annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Determine

To obtain the only possible answer

Discuss

Offers a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments or hypothesis

Distinguish

Make clear the differences between 2 or more items

Draw

Represented by a labelled accurate diagram, or graph, drawn to scale, with plotted points (if appropriate, joined in straight line or smooth curve)

Estimate

Obtain a approximate value

Explain

Give a detailed account including reasons of causes

Identify

To provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Label

Add labels to a diagram

List

To give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

Outline

To give a brief account of summary

Predict

To give an expected result

Sketch

To represent by a means of diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate, giving a general idea of the required shape or relationship.

State

To give a specific name, value or other brief answer without exploration

Analyze

Breakdown in order to bring out the essential elements of structure

Suggest

To propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answer