BIOLOGY REVIEW PART II
GOAL 3
Diversity, Evolution, and Behavior
Lake Lure is a man-made lake in NC. The floor of the
lake is filled with dead trees and debris remaining from
the time of its construction. Over time, these items
have become the natural habitat of the organisms living
in the lake.
If a new species of fish were transferred from a natural
lake to Lake Lure, which of the following would be
altered?
A.
The fish’s ability to adapt
B.
The ecosystem of the fish
C.
The ecosystem of the lake
D.
The ability of the other fish to adapt
Lake Lure is a man-made lake in NC. The floor of the
lake is filled with dead trees and debris remaining from
the time of its construction. Over time, these items
have become the natural habitat of the organisms living
in the lake.
If a new species of fish were transferred from a natural
lake to Lake Lure, which of the following would be
altered?
A.
The fish’s ability to adapt
B.
The ecosystem of the fish
C.
The ecosystem of the lake
D.
The ability of the other fish to adapt
The fish turns out to hungrily consume two other
species of fish in the lake, eventually causing their
extinction. What is the correct description of this
circumstance?
A.
The species diversity of the ecosystem initially
increased, then decreased
B.
The genetic diversity of the ecosystem initially
increased, then decreased
C.
The genetic diversity of the ecosystem immediately
decreased
D.
The species diversity of the ecosystem immediately
decreased
The fish turns out to hungrily consume two other
species of fish in the lake, eventually causing their
extinction. What is the correct description of this
circumstance?
A.
The species diversity of the ecosystem initially
increased, then decreased
B.
The genetic diversity of the ecosystem initially
increased, then decreased
C.
The genetic diversity of the ecosystem immediately
decreased
D.
The species diversity of the ecosystem immediately
decreased
Wisdom teeth are the common name for the third molar
in humans. They generally appear much later than all
other adult teeth, and usually not until the age of 18.
The teeth have no noticeable purpose to the modern
human and are often pulled to make room for the other
teeth in the mouth. The continued presence of wisdom
teeth is a good example of
A.
Homologous structures in humans
B.
Vestigial structures in humans
C.
Genetic diversity in humans
D.
Adaptation to better dental care
Wisdom teeth are the common name for the third molar
in humans. They generally appear much later than all
other adult teeth, and usually not until the age of 18.
The teeth have no noticeable purpose to the modern
human and are often pulled to make room for the other
teeth in the mouth. The continued presence of wisdom
teeth is a good example of
A.
Homologous structures in humans
B.
Vestigial structures in humans
C.
Genetic diversity in humans
D.
Adaptation to better dental care
A fossil recognized as unique to a certain time period
is known as what?
A.
An index fossil
B.
A distinct fossil
C.
A marker fossil
D.
A time marker fossil
A fossil recognized as unique to a certain time period
is known as what?
A.
An index fossil
B.
A distinct fossil
C.
A marker fossil
D.
A time marker fossil
What led to the development of the Earth’s oxidizing
atmosphere?
A.
A change in the gases emitted from volcanoes
B.
The weathering of ancient rock formations
C.
The development of oxygen-producing life forms
D.
A and C only
What led to the development of the Earth’s oxidizing
atmosphere?
A.
A change in the gases emitted from volcanoes
B.
The weathering of ancient rock formations
C.
The development of oxygen-producing life forms
D.
A and C only
Which event listed below does not lead to fossil
formation?
A.
Floods
B.
Forest fires
C.
Earthquakes
D.
Mudslides
Which event listed below does not lead to fossil
formation?
A.
Floods
B.
Forest fires
C.
Earthquakes
D.
Mudslides
When is it hypothesized that the first living
organisms appeared on Earth?
A.
3.8 billion years ago
B.
1.8 billion years ago
C.
440 million years ago
D.
3.8 million years ago
When is it hypothesized that the first living
organisms appeared on Earth?
A.
3.8 billion years ago
B.
1.8 billion years ago
C.
440 million years ago
D.
3.8 million years ago
Why is it difficult to find fossils of cells?
A.
Because none exist
B.
Because humans cannot dig deep enough into the Earth
C.
Because no catastrophic events occurred in the ecosystem
of the early Earth
D.
They are rare because cells have no hard parts that will
fossilize
Why is it difficult to find fossils of cells?
A.
Because none exist
B.
Because humans cannot dig deep enough into the Earth
C.
Because no catastrophic events occurred in the ecosystem
of the early Earth
D.
They are rare because cells have no hard parts that will
fossilize
Ideas about evolution
A.
Have already been thought
B.
Are perfect and need no refinement
C.
May change based on new data
D.
Only involve animals
Ideas about evolution
A.
Have already been thought
B.
Are perfect and need no refinement
C.
May change based on new data
D.
Only involve animals
What is genetic drift?
A.
The random change in genes within a population
B.
The formation of a new species
C.
The isolation of individual organisms of a population
D.
The ability of an organism to survive in its
environment
What is genetic drift?
A.
The random change in genes within a population
B.
The formation of a new species
C.
The isolation of individual organisms of a population
D.
The ability of an organism to survive in its
environment
What are the effects of genetic drift and gene flow?
A.
Change in gene occurrences
B.
Change in vision acuity
C.
Change in DNA replication patterns
D.
Change in organism size
What are the effects of genetic drift and gene flow?
A.
Change in gene occurrences
B.
Change in vision acuity
C.
Change in DNA replication patterns
D.
Change in organism size
Which of the following are patterns of evolution?
A.
Structural replication, reproductive homology,
and special creation
B.
Metabolic pathways, hormonal indicators and
genetic studies
C.
Modern creationism, fossil theory, and
punctuational model
D.
Convergent evolution, co-evolution, and
divergent
Which of the following are patterns of evolution?
A.
Structural replication, reproductive homology,
and special creation
B.
Metabolic pathways, hormonal indicators and
genetic studies
C.
Modern creationism, fossil theory, and
punctuational model
D.
Convergent evolution, co-evolution, and
divergent
Cacti and Euphorbs are both plants that look very
similar and live in desert climates. They both have
spines, small leaves and water storage tissues in
large, fleshy stems. Cacti are found in North
America and Euphorbs are found in Asia and
Africa. Despite the similarity in characteristics,
these plants have very different flowers and are not
closely related. What pattern of evolution is
demonstrated by the Cacti and Euphorbs plants?
A.
Convergent
B.
Divergent
C.
Co-evolution
D.
Emigration
Cacti and Euphorbs are both plants that look very
similar and live in desert climates. They both have
spines, small leaves and water storage tissues in
large, fleshy stems. Cacti are found in North
America and Euphorbs are found in Asia and
Africa. Despite the similarity in characteristics,
these plants have very different flowers and are not
closely related. What pattern of evolution is
demonstrated by the Cacti and Euphorbs plants?
A.
Convergent
B.
Divergent
C.
Co-evolution
D.
Emigration
Darwin identified at least 13 different species of finch
during his time on the Galapagos Islands. The
main difference between the finches was the size
and shape of their beaks. Which of the following
statements best describes theses differences.
A.
The beaks are vestigial structures
B.
The beaks are analogous structures
C.
The beaks co-evolved to suit their environment
D.
The beaks are homologous structures
Darwin identified at least 13 different species of finch
during his time on the Galapagos Islands. The
main difference between the finches was the size
and shape of their beaks. Which of the following
statements best describes theses differences.
A.
The beaks are vestigial structures
B.
The beaks are analogous structures
C.
The beaks co-evolved to suit their environment
D.
The beaks are homologous structures
What is the time required for half of the parent
isotope to decay into a daughter product is known
as?
A.
Half-life
B.
Measurable rate
C.
Parent-to-daughter reduction
D.
Isotopic enumeration
What is the time required for half of the parent
isotope to decay into a daughter product is known
as?
A.
Half-life
B.
Measurable rate
C.
Parent-to-daughter reduction
D.
Isotopic enumeration
How do radioactive elements change into other
elements?
A.
By molecular collision
B.
By decay
C.
By combustion
D.
By reduction
How do radioactive elements change into other
elements?
A.
By molecular collision
B.
By decay
C.
By combustion
D.
By reduction
Evidence of evolution includes
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cave drawings, ancient stories and ceremonial
rites
Homologous structures, DNA, and embryonic
evidence
Eukaryotes, symbiosis, and competition
Nephrons, antibodies, and homeostasis
Evidence of evolution includes
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cave drawings, ancient stories and ceremonial
rites
Homologous structures, DNA, and embryonic
evidence
Eukaryotes, symbiosis, and competition
Nephrons, antibodies, and homeostasis
Two different organisms have anatomically similar
structures that are believed to have originated from
a common ancestor. The functions of the structures
are different as a result of the environments in
which the organisms live. These anatomically
similar structures are
A.
Vestigial
B.
Mutations
C.
Homologous
D.
Tropisms
Two different organisms have anatomically similar
structures that are believed to have originated from
a common ancestor. The functions of the structures
are different as a result of the environments in
which the organisms live. These anatomically
similar structures are
A.
Vestigial
B.
Mutations
C.
Homologous
D.
Tropisms
Natural selection states that individuals
A.
With adaptive traits are more likely to survive
B.
On the bottom level of a hierarchy have the
greatest reproductive success
C.
Demonstrating altruistic behavior are the ones
with the most mutations
D.
Remain unchanged over a period of time
Natural selection states that individuals
A.
With adaptive traits are more likely to survive
B.
On the bottom level of a hierarchy have the
greatest reproductive success
C.
Demonstrating altruistic behavior are the ones
with the most mutations
D.
Remain unchanged over a period of time
A mountain, ocean or ravine divides a population.
Each population now resides in different
environments. After many years, the organisms
show genetic differences from the original
population. Which of the following explains how
this change occurred?
A.
Bottlenecking
B.
Divergent evolution
C.
Co-evolution
D.
Immigration
A mountain, ocean or ravine divides a population.
Each population now resides in different
environments. After many years, the organisms
show genetic differences from the original
population. Which of the following explains how
this change occurred?
A.
Bottlenecking
B.
Divergent evolution
C.
Co-evolution
D.
Immigration
Humans have an appendix, a thin tube connected to the
large intestine that serves no purpose and is a threat to
human health and life if it becomes infected and/or
inflamed. It is believed that the appendix once had a
function as part of the human digestive system. The
human appendix, therefore, is
A.
A homologous structure
B.
A vestigial organ
C.
A vital organ
D.
A mutation
Humans have an appendix, a thin tube connected to the
large intestine that serves no purpose and is a threat to
human health and life if it becomes infected and/or
inflamed. It is believed that the appendix once had a
function as part of the human digestive system. The
human appendix, therefore, is
A.
A homologous structure
B.
A vestigial organ
C.
A vital organ
D.
A mutation
Brown bears and polar bears are examples of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Brown bears and polar bears are examples of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Certain insects and plants evolving in tandem is an
example of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Certain insects and plants evolving in tandem is an
example of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Sharks and whales are an example of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Sharks and whales are an example of
A.
Co-evolution
B.
Convergent evolution
C.
Divergent evolution
D.
Parallel evolution
Increased use of antibiotics has killed off bacterial
populations that were most susceptible to antibiotic
treatment. Consequently, many strains of bacteria
are resistant to prescription drugs. What is the
mechanism by which these resistant bacteria have
been allowed to thrive?
A.
Natural selection
B.
Mutation
C.
Speciation
D.
Germination
Increased use of antibiotics has killed off bacterial
populations that were most susceptible to antibiotic
treatment. Consequently, many strains of bacteria
are resistant to prescription drugs. What is the
mechanism by which these resistant bacteria have
been allowed to thrive?
A.
Natural selection
B.
Mutation
C.
Speciation
D.
Germination
GOAL 4
Classification of Kingdoms
All algae are
A.
Autotrophs
B.
Heterotrophs
C.
Decomposers
D.
Ciliates
All algae are
A.
Autotrophs
B.
Heterotrophs
C.
Decomposers
D.
Ciliates
Which member of the protist kingdom causes “red
tides”?
A.
Algae
B.
Euglena
C.
Dinoflagellates
D.
Protozoa
Which member of the protist kingdom causes “red
tides”?
A.
Algae
B.
Euglena
C.
Dinoflagellates
D.
Protozoa
How are animal-like protists grouped?
A.
Size
B.
Habitat
C.
Method of movement
D.
Number of diseases they cause
How are animal-like protists grouped?
A.
Size
B.
Habitat
C.
Method of movement
D.
Number of diseases they cause
Why are algae important?
A.
They create color on Earth
B.
They produce the most nitrogen on Earth
C.
They are decomposers
D.
They produce most the oxygen on Earth
Why are algae important?
A.
They create color on Earth
B.
They produce the most nitrogen on Earth
C.
They are decomposers
D.
They produce most the oxygen on Earth
Fungus-like protists are
A.
Decomposers
B.
Autotrophs
C.
Consumers
D.
Producers
Fungus-like protists are
A.
Decomposers
B.
Autotrophs
C.
Consumers
D.
Producers
Examples of fungi include
A.
Dinoflagellates and algae
B.
Cyanobacteria and monera
C.
Mushrooms and yeast
D.
Sporozoa and sarcodines
Examples of fungi include
A.
Dinoflagellates and algae
B.
Cyanobacteria and monera
C.
Mushrooms and yeast
D.
Sporozoa and sarcodines
Fungi secrete enzymes to
A.
Break down materials so they can absorb them
B.
Catalyze chemical reactions in the air
C.
Help photosynthesis take place by activating
plastids
D.
None of the above
Fungi secrete enzymes to
A.
Break down materials so they can absorb them
B.
Catalyze chemical reactions in the air
C.
Help photosynthesis take place by activating
plastids
D.
None of the above
How are fungi used in human food production?
A.
To produce cheese
B.
To produce yogurt
C.
To make aged beef
D.
Are not used in food production
How are fungi used in human food production?
A.
To produce cheese
B.
To produce yogurt
C.
To make aged beef
D.
Are not used in food production
What type of living thing is used as an indicator of
pollution level?
A.
Algae
B.
Arctic fungi
C.
Lichen
D.
Mycorrhizae
What type of living thing is used as an indicator of
pollution level?
A.
Algae
B.
Arctic fungi
C.
Lichen
D.
Mycorrhizae
Mosses belong to which group listed below?
A.
Vascular plants
B.
Gymnosperms
C.
Non-vascular plants
D.
Angiosperms
Mosses belong to which group listed below?
A.
Vascular plants
B.
Gymnosperms
C.
Non-vascular plants
D.
Angiosperms
In what way does a cuticle help a leaf?
A.
To have brighter color
B.
Retain moisture
C.
To grow faster
D.
Capture sunlight
In what way does a cuticle help a leaf?
A.
To have brighter color
B.
Retain moisture
C.
To grow faster
D.
Capture sunlight
Ferns produce which structure below in place of
seeds?
A.
Flowers
B.
Water
C.
Cones
D.
Spores
Ferns produce which structure below in place of
seeds?
A.
Flowers
B.
Water
C.
Cones
D.
Spores
Where do you often find gymnosperm seeds?
A.
In a flower
B.
In the bark of a tree
C.
On the cone
D.
On the root
Where do you often find gymnosperm seeds?
A.
In a flower
B.
In the bark of a tree
C.
On the cone
D.
On the root
What is required for germination to occur?
A.
Water and light
B.
Pollination
C.
Soil
D.
A cotyledon
What is required for germination to occur?
A.
Water and light
B.
Pollination
C.
Soil
D.
A cotyledon
How are annelids different from other organisms
studies so far?
A.
They are parasitic
B.
They contain segmented body parts
C.
They eat decaying organic matter
D.
They live in moist habitats
How are annelids different from other organisms
studies so far?
A.
They are parasitic
B.
They contain segmented body parts
C.
They eat decaying organic matter
D.
They live in moist habitats
Which class has the most members?
A.
Arthropoda
B.
Insecta
C.
Arachnida
D.
Crustacean
Which class has the most members?
A.
Arthropoda
B.
Insecta
C.
Arachnida
D.
Crustacean
The only invertebrates with the ability to fly are
A.
Arachnids
B.
Crustaceans
C.
Insects
D.
Mollusks
The only invertebrates with the ability to fly are
A.
Arachnids
B.
Crustaceans
C.
Insects
D.
Mollusks
Frogs, salamanders, and toads are
A.
Reptiles
B.
Amphibians
C.
Arthropods
D.
Mammals
Frogs, salamanders, and toads are
A.
Reptiles
B.
Amphibians
C.
Arthropods
D.
Mammals
An example of an egg-laying mammal is
A.
A kangaroo
B.
A platypus
C.
An elephant
D.
A bat
An example of an egg-laying mammal is
A.
A kangaroo
B.
A platypus
C.
An elephant
D.
A bat
Animals with the most highly developed brains,
capable of reasoning, planning, and learning are
A.
Kangaroos
B.
Monkeys
C.
Humans
D.
Whales
Animals with the most highly developed brains,
capable of reasoning, planning, and learning are
A.
Kangaroos
B.
Monkeys
C.
Humans
D.
Whales
The group of mammals whose offspring are delivered
very early in development and complete
development in a pouch are
A.
Monotremes
B.
Marsupials
C.
Placentals
D.
Reptiles
The group of mammals whose offspring are delivered
very early in development and complete
development in a pouch are
A.
Monotremes
B.
Marsupials
C.
Placentals
D.
Reptiles
Which of the following is true about the connection
between parental care and learning?
A.
More parental care, more learned behaviors
B.
More parental care, fewer learned behaviors
C.
Less parental care, more learned behaviors
D.
Less parental care, all behavior is learned
Which of the following is true about the connection
between parental car and learning?
A.
More parental care, more learned behaviors
B.
More parental care, fewer learned behaviors
C.
Less parental care, more learned behaviors
D.
Less parental care, all behavior is learned
A cat might raise the hair on its back to
A.
Appear gentle
B.
Appear intimidating
C.
Attract a mate
D.
Conserve heat
A cat might raise the hair on its back to
A.
Appear gentle
B.
Appear intimidating
C.
Attract a mate
D.
Conserve heat
Milkweed, tobacco, and peyote have adapted which
type of measures to protect themselves?
A.
Behavioral
B.
Physical
C.
Chemical
D.
Territorial
Milkweed, tobacco, and peyote have adapted which
type of measures to protect themselves?
A.
Behavioral
B.
Physical
C.
Chemical
D.
Territorial
Why is it beneficial for some insects to be able to
blend in with their surroundings?
A.
It protects them from predators
B.
It allows them to regulate body temperature
C.
It helps them find a mate
D.
It protects their territory
Why is it beneficial for some insects to be able to
blend in with their surroundings?
A.
It protects them from predators
B.
It allows them to regulate body temperature
C.
It helps them find a mate
D.
It protects their territory
Why do scientist find it useful to use a classification
system to group organisms?
A.
Easier to learn about them
B.
Helps avoid duplication of names
C.
Organizes all information
D.
All of the above
Why do scientist find it useful to use a classification
system to group organisms?
A.
Easier to learn about them
B.
Helps avoid duplication of names
C.
Organizes all information
D.
All of the above
The group of plants divided into monocots and dicots
are
A.
Angiosperm
B.
Bryophytes
C.
Conifers
D.
Gymnosperm
The group of plants divided into monocots and dicots
are
A.
Angiosperm
B.
Bryophytes
C.
Conifers
D.
Gymnosperm
What is formed during the process of fertilization
when gametes fuse?
A.
Fetus
B.
Embryo
C.
Zygote
D.
Larva
What is formed during the process of fertilization
when gametes fuse?
A.
Fetus
B.
Embryo
C.
Zygote
D.
Larva
One group of animals provides parental care, and
their bodies produce food for their young. Which
group is it?
A.
Reptiles
B.
Mammals
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
One group of animals provides parental care, and
their bodies produce food for their young. Which
group is it?
A.
Reptiles
B.
Mammals
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
How do annelids move through their environment?
A.
Through successive contractions of segmented
muscles
B.
By moving their setae similar to cillia
C.
Annelids are sessile and do not move
D.
Through specialized valves that contract to move
liquid from one compartment to another
How do annelids move through their environment?
A.
Through successive contractions of segmented
muscles
B.
By moving their setae similar to cillia
C.
Annelids are sessile and do not move
D.
Through specialized valves that contract to move
liquid from one compartment to another
Animals such as flatworms and earthworms that
have both male and female reproductive organs are
A.
Arachnids
B.
Dioecious
C.
Hermaphrodites
D.
Angiosperms
Animals such as flatworms and earthworms that
have both male and female reproductive organs are
A.
Arachnids
B.
Dioecious
C.
Hermaphrodites
D.
Angiosperms
Beetles, bees, and flies have a larval stage in their
development in which the young organisms look
very different than their adult counterparts. These
insects then enter a pupal stage where marked
changes in body form take place after which an
adult emerges. This type of development is
A.
Incomplete metamorphosis
B.
Complete metamorphosis
C.
Placental
D.
Differentiation
Beetles, bees, and flies have a larval stage in their
development in which the young organisms look
very different than their adult counterparts. These
insects then enter a pupal stage where marked
changes in body form take place after which an
adult emerges. This type of development is
A.
Incomplete metamorphosis
B.
Complete metamorphosis
C.
Placental
D.
Differentiation
Water escapes from plants through tiny openings
called
A.
Stomata
B.
Root hairs
C.
Root cap
D.
Cotyledon
Water escapes from plants through tiny openings
called
A.
Stomata
B.
Root hairs
C.
Root cap
D.
Cotyledon
Roots anchor plants, take in water and minerals, and
A.
Produce stomata
B.
Produce sugars
C.
Store food
D.
Carry on transpiration
Roots anchor plants, take in water and minerals, and
A.
Produce stomata
B.
Produce sugars
C.
Store food
D.
Carry on transpiration
Which phase of the alternation of generations
contains haploid cells?
A.
Gametophytes
B.
Placenta
C.
Sporophyte
D.
Cotyledon
Which phase of the alternation of generations
contains haploid cells?
A.
Gametophytes
B.
Placenta
C.
Sporophyte
D.
Cotyledon
Where do annelids live?
A.
In the ocean
B.
On land
C.
In both the ocean and on land
D.
Inside plants
Where do annelids live?
A.
In the ocean
B.
On land
C.
In both the ocean and on land
D.
Inside plants
Which plant group is evergreen, has seeds in a cone
and has xylem and phloem?
A.
Gymnosperms
B.
Angiosperms
C.
Bryophytes
D.
Gametophyte
Which plant group is evergreen, has seeds in a cone
and has xylem and phloem?
A.
Gymnosperms
B.
Angiosperms
C.
Bryophytes
D.
Gametophyte
The health and stability of this group of ectothermic
animals is used as an indicator of pollution in areas
where they live because theirr moist, mucuscovered skin provides little protection.
A.
Amphibians
B.
Reptiles
C.
Mammals
D.
Arachnids
The health and stability of this group of ectothermic
animals is used as an indicator of pollution in areas
where they live because theirr moist, mucuscovered skin provides little protection.
A.
Amphibians
B.
Reptiles
C.
Mammals
D.
Arachnids
The two major divisions of the kingdom Plantae are
A.
Gymnosperm and angiosperm
B.
Vascular and non-vascular
C.
Mosses and ferns
D.
Monocots and dicots
The two major divisions of the kingdom Plantae are
A.
Gymnosperm and angiosperm
B.
Vascular and non-vascular
C.
Mosses and ferns
D.
Monocots and dicots
GOAL 4
Immune Response
What type of microorganism often causes fever as a
symptom?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Protist
What type of microorganism often causes fever as a
symptom?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Protist
A unicellular microorganism enters the human body
from the bite of a fly and causes a disease. What
type of microorganism likely caused the disease?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Protist
A unicellular microorganism enters the human body
from the bite of a fly and causes a disease. What
type of microorganism likely caused the disease?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Protist
A microorganism called Trichuris trichiura can live
in the human body for many years causing harm to
the human. What type of microorganism is likely
causing harm to the human?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Parasite
A microorganism called Trichuris trichiura can live
in the human body for many years causing harm to
the human. What type of microorganism is likely
causing harm to the human?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Parasite
A microorganism called Trichuris trichiura can live in
the human body for many years causing harm to
the human. What type of microorganism is likely
causing harm to the human?
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Virus
D.
Parasite
Which factor below do NOT affect the incidence of
fungal infections?
A.
pH of skin
B.
Cell cycle time
C.
Fatty acid content of cells
D.
Cellular receptor site
Which factor below do NOT affect the incidence of
fungal infections?
A.
pH of skin
B.
Cell cycle time
C.
Fatty acid content of cells
D.
Cellular receptor site
Which type of food listed below would be considered
the healthiest?
A.
Pizza
B.
Fried chicken fingers
C.
Caramel dipped apple slices
D.
Broiled chicken breast
Which type of food listed below would be considered
the healthiest?
A.
Pizza
B.
Fried chicken fingers
C.
Caramel dipped apple slices
D.
Broiled chicken breast
Which of the following is a mineral?
A.
Pepsin
B.
Potassium
C.
Phosphate
D.
ATP
Which of the following is a mineral?
A.
Pepsin
B.
Potassium
C.
Phosphate
D.
ATP
How can you reduce your chances of developing
diseases?
A.
Get regular exercise
B.
Eat right
C.
Don’t smoke
D.
All of the above
How can you reduce your chances of developing
diseases?
A.
Get regular exercise
B.
Eat right
C.
Don’t smoke
D.
All of the above
How do toxins increase your chances for developing a
disease?
A.
They use the cell’s machinery to produce viral
particles
B.
They weaken the overall health of the organism
C.
They cause fever
D.
All of the above
How do toxins increase your chances for developing a
disease?
A.
They use the cell’s machinery to produce viral
particles
B.
They weaken the overall health of the organism
C.
They cause fever
D.
All of the above
What is one way fats are used by the human body?
A.
Proper brain function
B.
Protein synthesis
C.
Blood clotting
D.
Prevents scars
What is one way fats are used by the human body?
A.
Proper brain function
B.
Protein synthesis
C.
Blood clotting
D.
Prevents scars
Which microorganism often causes disease on the
skin or nail?
A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
C.
Virus
D.
Protists
Which microorganism often causes disease on the
skin or nail?
A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
C.
Virus
D.
Protists
Which factor listed below would not help you remain
healthy?
A.
Limit stress
B.
Use tobacco
C.
Get regular exercise
D.
Eat a rainbow of colors each day
Which factor listed below would not help you remain
healthy?
A.
Limit stress
B.
Use tobacco
C.
Get regular exercise
D.
Eat a rainbow of colors each day
Which factor listed below does not contribute to
disease in humans?
A.
Genetics
B.
Toxins
C.
Immune response
D.
Symptoms
Which factor listed below does not contribute to
disease in humans?
A.
Genetics
B.
Toxins
C.
Immune response
D.
Symptoms
Food poisoning is often caused by
A.
Viruses
B.
Bacteria
C.
Genetics
D.
Protist
Food poisoning is often caused by
A.
Viruses
B.
Bacteria
C.
Genetics
D.
Protist
What does histamine do?
A.
Cause expansion of capillaries
B.
Increases fever
C.
Causes disease
D.
Relieves pain
What does histamine do?
A.
Cause expansion of capillaries
B.
Increases fever
C.
Causes disease
D.
Relieves pain
Which of the following organisms is not a pathogen?
A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
C.
Protists
D.
Annelid worms
Which of the following organisms is not a pathogen?
A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
C.
Protists
D.
Annelid worms
Your pet cat gets sick. You take her to the vet and
the vet tells you she has a respiratory virus. What
are the chances your cat will make you sick?
A.
Very likely
B.
Likely
C.
Unlikely
D.
Very unlikely
Your pet cat gets sick. You take her to the vet and
the vet tells you she has a respiratory virus. What
are the chances your cat will make you sick?
A.
Very likely
B.
Likely
C.
Unlikely
D.
Very unlikely
A type of conifer has become specially adapted to grow on
mountain tops. This plant has short, thick stems, which
reduces the overall height of the plant. The same plant
species found in lower elevations is not as successful as
the mountain top variety. Why is this plant so
successful at higher elevations with adaptations that
limit its overall growth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
poor nutrient content of the soil
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
mechanical stress of the wind
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
low oxygen content in the air
These adaptations do not help the plant in any
way, the success of the plant is a result of
reduced competition at high elevations.
A type of conifer has become specially adapted to grow on
mountain tops. This plant has short, thick stems, which
reduces the overall height of the plant. The same plant
species found in lower elevations is not as successful as
the mountain top variety. Why is this plant so
successful at higher elevations with adaptations that
limit its overall growth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
poor nutrient content of the soil
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
mechanical stress of the wind
These adaptations help the plant overcome the
low oxygen content in the air
These adaptations do not help the plant in any
way, the success of the plant is a result of
reduced competition at high elevations.
Octopi are highly intelligent invertebrates that
exhibit a variety of complex behaviors. Which of
the following is a genetic characteristic, rather than
a behavior?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Octopi are able to open a jar after they watch it
demonstrated once
Octopi can escape from their aquariums to steal
food from another aquarium
Octopi often “play” by catching and releasing
objects in the current surrounding them
Octopi have excellent short term and long term
memories
Octopi are highly intelligent invertebrates that
exhibit a variety of complex behaviors. Which of
the following is a genetic characteristic, rather than
a behavior?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Octopi are able to open a jar after they watch it
demonstrated once
Octopi can escape from their aquariums to steal
food from another aquarium
Octopi often “play” by catching and releasing
objects in the current surrounding them
Octopi have excellent short term and long term
memories
Circadian rhythms, followed by both plants and
animals, are a response to what main
environmental factor?
A.
Temperature
B.
Wind
C.
Sunlight
D.
Rain fall
Circadian rhythms, followed by both plants and
animals, are a response to what main
environmental factor?
A.
Temperature
B.
Wind
C.
Sunlight
D.
Rain fall
Grey wolves howl to announce their presence to other
wolf packs and to reinforce bonds within their pack.
Pack leaders also spray “scent” markers on trees
and other landmarks. What type of behavior are
these wolves exhibiting?
A.
Courting
B.
Territoriality
C.
Hibernation
D.
Habituation
Grey wolves howl to announce their presence to other
wolf packs and to reinforce bonds within their pack.
Pack leaders also spray “scent” markers on trees
and other landmarks. What type of behavior are
these wolves exhibiting?
A.
Courting
B.
Territoriality
C.
Hibernation
D.
Habituation
The current classification system does not take into
account which biological theory?
A.
Cell theory
B.
Evolution
C.
Spontaneous generation
D.
Natural selection
The current classification system does not take into
account which biological theory?
A.
Cell theory
B.
Evolution
C.
Spontaneous generation
D.
Natural selection
Which grouping of living things is all inclusive?
A.
Family
B.
Species
C.
Class
D.
Kingdom
Which grouping of living things is all inclusive?
A.
Family
B.
Species
C.
Class
D.
Kingdom
How are fungi and plants not similar?
A.
They both have cell walls
B.
They both trap energy through photosynthesis
C.
They both cannot move
D.
They both can reproduce using budding
How are fungi and plants not similar?
A.
They both have cell walls
B.
They both trap energy through photosynthesis
C.
They both cannot move
D.
They both can reproduce using budding
What abiotic condition are non-vascular plants
mainly dependent upon for survival?
A.
Temperature
B.
Soil
C.
Water
D.
Elemental sulfur
What abiotic condition are non-vascular plants
mainly dependent upon for survival?
A.
Temperature
B.
Soil
C.
Water
D.
Elemental sulfur
What abiotic condition are seedless non-vascular
plants mainly dependent upon for reproduction?
A.
Temperature
B.
Soil
C.
Water
D.
Elemental sulfur
What abiotic condition are seedless non-vascular
plants mainly dependent upon for reproduction?
A.
Temperature
B.
Soil
C.
Water
D.
Elemental sulfur
How are viral diseases prevented?
A.
With antibiotics
B.
With vaccines
C.
With fungicides
D.
You cannot prevent viral diseases
How are viral diseases prevented?
A.
With antibiotics
B.
With vaccines
C.
With fungicides
D.
You cannot prevent viral diseases
GOAL 5
Interactions in the Environment
The area in which certain types of plants or animals
can be found living in close proximity to each other
is called a
A.
Habitat
B.
Community
C.
Niche
D.
Kingdom
The area in which certain types of plants or animals
can be found living in close proximity to each other
is called a
A.
Habitat
B.
Community
C.
Niche
D.
Kingdom
A British ecologist stated the importance of realizing
an organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows:
“When an ecologist sees a badger, they should
include in their thoughts some definitive idea of the
animal’s place in the community to which it
belongs.” What does this statement describe?
A.
An animal’s habitat
B.
An animal’s niche
C.
An animal’s community
D.
An animal’s ecosystem
A British ecologist stated the importance of realizing
an organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows:
“When an ecologist sees a badger, they should
include in their thoughts some definitive idea of the
animal’s place in the community to which it
belongs.” What does this statement describe?
A.
An animal’s habitat
B.
An animal’s niche
C.
An animal’s community
D.
An animal’s ecosystem
The giant noctule bat predates mainly upon insects
during the summer months, and on migrating
songbirds during autumn and spring. The bat
attacks the birds at night from several hundred
meters in the air. Duringg the day the bat roosts in
trees. What do these sentences describe.
A.
Community
B.
Habitat
C.
Biome
D.
Niche
The giant noctule bat predates mainly upon insects
during the summer months, and on migrating
songbirds during autumn and spring. The bat
attacks the birds at night from several hundred
meters in the air. Duringg the day the bat roosts in
trees. What do these sentences describe.
A.
Community
B.
Habitat
C.
Biome
D.
Niche
Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are among the
most biologically important atmospheric gases.
What are these called?
A.
Abiotic factors
B.
Biotic factors
C.
Biospheric factors
D.
Habitat factors
Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are among the
most biologically important atmospheric gases.
What are these called?
A.
Abiotic factors
B.
Biotic factors
C.
Biospheric factors
D.
Habitat factors
A hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female
donkey. Like mules, hinnies are almost always
sterile. This confirms that
A.
A mule and a donkey are different species
B.
A mule and a hinny are different species
C.
A horse and a donkey are different species
D.
A horse and a hinny are different species
A hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female
donkey. Like mules, hinnies are almost always
sterile. This confirms that
A.
A mule and a donkey are different species
B.
A mule and a hinny are different species
C.
A horse and a donkey are different species
D.
A horse and a hinny are different species
The relationship between two members of a
community in which one member harms another by
its presence is
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Dependency
The relationship between two members of a
community in which one member harms another by
its presence is
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Dependency
A bee goes from flower to flower, gathering nectar.
At each stop, the furry body and legs accumulate
pollen from the flower, which the bee transfers as it
moves. The flower needs pollen to reproduce and
the bee needs nectar to eat. What kind of
relationship is this?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Dependency
A bee goes from flower to flower, gathering nectar.
At each stop, the furry body and legs accumulate
pollen from the flower, which the bee transfers as it
moves. The flower needs pollen to reproduce and
the bee needs nectar to eat. What kind of
relationship is this?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Dependency
Tapeworms are long, flat worms that can live in the
intestines of animals, including humans. The
tapeworm feeds off the food that the host animal
consumes, and the host animal loses nutrition as a
result. What kind of relationship is this?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Predation
Tapeworms are long, flat worms that can live in the
intestines of animals, including humans. The
tapeworm feeds off the food that the host animal
consumes, and the host animal loses nutrition as a
result. What kind of relationship is this?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Mutualism
D.
Predation
A mother cuckoo lays her egg in the nest of a warbler,
then flies away. The warbler raises the baby cuckoo
along with her own babies. The cuckoo baby grows
quickly, becoming massive compared to the warbler
babies. At some point, the baby cuckoo pushes the
warbler babies out of the nest in order to make more
room for itself. What does this scenario describe?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Predation
C.
Intraspecies competition
D.
Interspecies competition
A mother cuckoo lays her egg in the nest of a warbler,
then flies away. The warbler raises the baby cuckoo
along with her own babies. The cuckoo baby grows
quickly, becoming massive compared to the warbler
babies. At some point, the baby cuckoo pushes the
warbler babies out of the nest in order to make more
room for itself. What does this scenario describe?
A.
Parasitism
B.
Predation
C.
Intraspecies competition
D.
Interspecies competition
Which of the following is not true regarding
predation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Predation helps maintain an ecological balance
Predators keep the number of prey animals
under control
Predators choose the sick and weak prey
because they are easier to catch
Predators choose the sick and weak prey
because they are trying to maintain ecological
balance
Which of the following is not true regarding
predation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Predation helps maintain an ecological balance
Predators keep the number of prey animals
under control
Predators choose the sick and weak prey
because they are easier to catch
Predators choose the sick and weak prey
because they are trying to maintain ecological
balance
A density-dependent factor
A.
B.
C.
D.
Limits a population in a given area regardless of
size
Limits the population when the population
reaches a certain size
May include weather or a natural disaster
Often affects small, sparse populations
A density-dependent factor
A.
B.
C.
D.
Limits a population in a given area regardless of
size
Limits the population when the population
reaches a certain size
May include weather or a natural disaster
Often affects small, sparse populations
Anything that restricts a population is called a
A.
Bad omen
B.
Restricting factor
C.
Predator
D.
Limiting factor
Anything that restricts a population is called a
A.
Bad omen
B.
Restricting factor
C.
Predator
D.
Limiting factor
A population will tend to grow if
A.
It has no environmental limitations
B.
The number of births exceeds the number of
deaths
The immigration rate exceeds the emigration
rate
All of the above
C.
D.
A population will tend to grow if
A.
It has no environmental limitations
B.
The number of births exceeds the number of
deaths
The immigration rate exceeds the emigration
rate
All of the above
C.
D.
An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and the
build-p of cooled lava eventually forms a new
island. What type of succession will immediately
occur on the newly formed island?
A.
Primary succession
B.
Secondary succession
C.
Both primary and secondary succession
D.
No succession
An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and the
build-p of cooled lava eventually forms a new
island. What type of succession will immediately
occur on the newly formed island?
A.
Primary succession
B.
Secondary succession
C.
Both primary and secondary succession
D.
No succession
Which two organisms below share a trophic level?
A.
Elephant and lion
B.
Cheetahs and giraffes
C.
Chipmunks and squirrels
D.
Wolves and sparrows
Which two organisms below share a trophic level?
A.
Elephant and lion
B.
Cheetahs and giraffes
C.
Chipmunks and squirrels
D.
Wolves and sparrows
The owl is a nocturnal hunter of small mammals,
insects and other birds. An owl is an example of
a/an
A.
Producer
B.
Omnivore
C.
Carnivore
D.
Decomposer
The owl is a nocturnal hunter of small mammals,
insects and other birds. An owl is an example of
a/an
A.
Producer
B.
Omnivore
C.
Carnivore
D.
Decomposer
Which food would an herbivore always avoid?
A.
Worms
B.
Clover
C.
Pine nuts
D.
Grass
Which food would an herbivore always avoid?
A.
Worms
B.
Clover
C.
Pine nuts
D.
Grass
Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such
as krill. They are prey to orca whales and leopard
seals. What ecological role does the Emperor
penguin play? (Krill are zooplankton that feed on
plankton)
A.
Producer
B.
Primary Consumer
C.
Secondary Consumer
D.
Top Consumer
Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such
as krill. They are prey to orca whales and leopard
seals. What ecological role does the Emperor
penguin play? (Krill are zooplankton that feed on
plankton)
A.
Producer
B.
Primary Consumer
C.
Secondary Consumer
D.
Top Consumer
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria perform which task?
A.
Convert nitrogen into ammonia
B.
Convert nitrogen into animal protein
C.
Convert ammonia into nitrite
D.
Convert nitrogen to plant protein
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria perform which task?
A.
Convert nitrogen into ammonia
B.
Convert nitrogen into animal protein
C.
Convert ammonia into nitrite
D.
Convert nitrogen to plant protein
Metabolic processes depend on which factor listed
below?
A.
Carbon
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Fresh water
D.
Phosphorous
Metabolic processes depend on which factor listed
below?
A.
Carbon
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Fresh water
D.
Phosphorous
What is the main component of organic molecules?
A.
Phosphorous
B.
Carbon
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Carbon dioxide
What is the main component of organic molecules?
A.
Phosphorous
B.
Carbon
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Carbon dioxide
How do plants use nitrogen?
A.
To make sugar
B.
To attract pollinators
C.
To make proteins and nucleic acids
D.
To transport water to their leaves
How do plants use nitrogen?
A.
To make sugar
B.
To attract pollinators
C.
To make proteins and nucleic acids
D.
To transport water to their leaves
What is the process by which water is transferred to
the atmosphere by plants and trees called?
A.
Evaporation
B.
Respiration
C.
Condensation
D.
Transpiration
What is the process by which water is transferred to
the atmosphere by plants and trees called?
A.
Evaporation
B.
Respiration
C.
Condensation
D.
Transpiration
Which of the following compounds is an organic
compound?
A.
CO2
B.
CH4
C.
NO3-
D.
H 2O
Which of the following compounds is an organic
compound?
A.
CO2
B.
CH4
C.
NO3-
D.
H 2O
What are biotic factors?
A.
Living factors
B.
Lipid factors
C.
Non-living factors
D.
Always unicellular factors
What are biotic factors?
A.
Living factors
B.
Lipid factors
C.
Non-living factors
D.
Always unicellular factors
What is a place where a member of a community lives
and finds food called?
A.
Pond
B.
Biome
C.
Habitat
D.
Residence
What is a place where a member of a community lives
and finds food called?
A.
Pond
B.
Biome
C.
Habitat
D.
Residence
Unusual weather will
A.
Affect all individuals within a population
B.
Only affect small populations of organisms
C.
Only affect large populations of organisms
D.
Have no affect on populations
Unusual weather will
A.
Affect all individuals within a population
B.
Only affect small populations of organisms
C.
Only affect large populations of organisms
D.
Have no affect on populations
Which of the following most likely would be part of
the first community on a newly formed volcanic
island?
A.
Pine trees
B.
Oak trees
C.
Lichen
D.
Sea gulls
Which of the following most likely would be part of
the first community on a newly formed volcanic
island?
A.
Pine trees
B.
Oak trees
C.
Lichen
D.
Sea gulls
In the nutrient cycle, producers use carbon dioxide in
the process of
A.
Respiration
B.
Recycling
C.
Decomposition
D.
Photosynthesis
In the nutrient cycle, producers use carbon dioxide in
the process of
A.
Respiration
B.
Recycling
C.
Decomposition
D.
Photosynthesis
Nitrogen makes up _______ of the atmosphere.
A.
25%
B.
33%
C.
78%
D.
92%
Nitrogen makes up _______ of the atmosphere.
A.
25%
B.
33%
C.
78%
D.
92%
During the nitrogen cycle, a plant converts the
nitrates in the soil to
A.
Plant protein
B.
Fat
C.
Fertilizer
D.
Carbohydrates
During the nitrogen cycle, a plant converts the
nitrates in the soil to
A.
Plant protein
B.
Fat
C.
Fertilizer
D.
Carbohydrates
Man-of-war fish cluster around the venomous
tentacles of jellyfish to escape larger predators.
The presence of the man-of-war fish does not harm
or benefit the jellyfish. This type of relationship is
called
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Succession
D.
Mutualism
Man-of-war fish cluster around the venomous
tentacles of jellyfish to escape larger predators.
The presence of the man-of-war fish does not harm
or benefit the jellyfish. This type of relationship is
called
A.
Parasitism
B.
Commensalism
C.
Succession
D.
Mutualism
A symbiotic relationship means
A.
The energy cycle is not involved
B.
No one benefits
C.
The solar system is involved
D.
One or both parties benefit
A symbiotic relationship means
A.
The energy cycle is not involved
B.
No one benefits
C.
The solar system is involved
D.
One or both parties benefit
Red foxes are nocturnal and live in the meadows and
forest edges. They are predators to small mammals,
amphibians, and insects. The scraps that red foxes
leave behind provide food for scavengers and
decomposers. The preceding sentences describe the
red fox’s
A.
Community
B.
Prey
C.
Niche
D.
Food web
Red foxes are nocturnal and live in the meadows and
forest edges. They are predators to small mammals,
amphibians, and insects. The scraps that red foxes
leave behind provide food for scavengers and
decomposers. The preceding sentences describe the
red fox’s
A.
Community
B.
Prey
C.
Niche
D.
Food web
GOAL 5
Environmental Awareness
Humans have altered the carbon cycle by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Digging up the stored nutrient resources and
combusting them during industrial processes.
Damming rivers and lakes.
Increasing the rate at which land-based
nitrogen is released into the environment.
All of the above
Humans have altered the carbon cycle by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Digging up the stored nutrient resources and
combusting them during industrial processes.
Damming rivers and lakes.
Increasing the rate at which land-based
nitrogen is released into the environment.
All of the above
When the top predator of an ecosystem is eradicated,
A.
B.
C.
D.
Other animals attempt to fill the niche
unsuccessfully
The ecosystem continues to function normally
Humans are pleased
The entire ecosystem crashes and is incapable
of ever recovering
When the top predator of an ecosystem is eradicated,
A.
B.
C.
D.
Other animals attempt to fill the niche
unsuccessfully
The ecosystem continues to function normally
Humans are pleased
The entire ecosystem crashes and is incapable
of ever recovering
Air pollution is being reduced through
A.
Automobiles having emission controls
B.
Salting of clouds
C.
Collecting methane produced by cattle
D.
Slower driving speeds on roads
Air pollution is being reduced through
A.
Automobiles having emission controls
B.
Salting of clouds
C.
Collecting methane produced by cattle
D.
Slower driving speeds on roads
Business that follow principles of sustainable
development
A.
Only think about money
B.
Think only about the present
C.
Think about present and future needs
D.
Don’t care about a healthy planet
Business that follow principles of sustainable
development
A.
Only think about money
B.
Think only about the present
C.
Think about present and future needs
D.
Don’t care about a healthy planet
If the environment is healthy, then
A.
People are healthier
B.
There are more diseases
C.
There are fewer plants on earth
D.
There is less development
If the environment is healthy, then
A.
People are healthier
B.
There are more diseases
C.
There are fewer plants on earth
D.
There is less development
If a farmer alternates the planting of soybeans with
his regular crop, he is probably
A.
Using legume crop rotation
B.
Using sustainable practices
C.
Using non-sustainable practices
D.
A and B only
If a farmer alternates the planting of soybeans with
his regular crop, he is probably
A.
Using legume crop rotation
B.
Using sustainable practices
C.
Using non-sustainable practices
D.
A and B only
Using sustainable practice techniques is important
because
A.
B.
C.
D.
Humans are the most important organism on
the planet
Ecosystems are nice to look at
As human beings, it is our job to keep the planet
going for future generations
As the human population increases so does the
demand on natural resources
Using sustainable practice techniques is important
because
A.
B.
C.
D.
Humans are the most important organism on
the planet
Ecosystems are nice to look at
As human beings, it is our job to keep the planet
going for future generations
As the human population increases so does the
demand on natural resources
Practices that will help prevent the depletion of
naturalal resources are
A.
Sustainable use by reducing, reusing, and
recycling products
B.
Using only natural renewable resources
C.
Increasing consumption of renewable resources
D.
Returning to subsistence lifestyles
Practices that will help prevent the depletion of
naturalal resources are
A.
Sustainable use by reducing, reusing, and
recycling products
B.
Using only natural renewable resources
C.
Increasing consumption of renewable resources
D.
Returning to subsistence lifestyles
Earth’s natural resources are
A.
Evenly distributed
B.
All in the poles
C.
Concentrated in different areas
D.
All along the equator
Earth’s natural resources are
A.
Evenly distributed
B.
All in the poles
C.
Concentrated in different areas
D.
All along the equator
How can people reduce the amount of resources they
use?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Write to their congressional representatives to
ask for more landfills
Make sure that products use extra packaging
materials so it is easier for people to use
Use water, electricity, and gas efficiently and
recycle metal, paper, and glass
Think only about what you need right now and
not about the big picture
How can people reduce the amount of resources they
use?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Write to their congressional representatives to
ask for more landfills
Make sure that products use extra packaging
materials so it is easier for people to use
Use water, electricity, and gas efficiently and
recycle metal, paper, and glass
Think only about what you need right now and
not about the big picture
Humans have interrupted the carbon cycle by
A.
Allowing more rock surfaces to weather
B.
Drilling and using fossil fuels
C.
Polluting the ocean, so that carbon can no longer be
naturally stored there
D.
Living longer, thereby storing more carbon in their
tissues
Humans have interrupted the carbon cycle by
A.
Allowing more rock surfaces to weather
B.
Drilling and using fossil fuels
C.
Polluting the ocean, so that carbon can no longer be
naturally stored there
D.
Living longer, thereby storing more carbon in their
tissues
Humans can reduce the amount of nitrogen
introduced into the ecosystem through
A.
Use of fewer pesticides
B.
Use of fewer fertilizers
C.
Use of more fertilizers
D.
None of the above
Humans can reduce the amount of nitrogen
introduced into the ecosystem through
A.
Use of fewer pesticides
B.
Use of fewer fertilizers
C.
Use of more fertilizers
D.
None of the above
The greenhouse effect may be responsible for
A.
Global warming
B.
Thermal pollution
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Clear cutting of rain forest
The greenhouse effect may be responsible for
A.
Global warming
B.
Thermal pollution
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Clear cutting of rain forest
Humans sometimes use chemical fertilizers to help
agricultural crops grow faster. These fertilizers
usually contain large quantities of nitrogen and
phosphorous. The use of these substances are
harmful because
A.
B.
C.
D.
The manufacture of these chemicals creates more
nitrogen and phosphorous on earth
Only plants in or near an agriculture area can
benefit from the addition of fertilizers
The addition of these chemicals alters the natural
nitrogen and phosphorous cycle, causing an increase
in plant matter in the ecosystem and the local water
shed
The addition of chemical fertilizers contributes to an
increase in greenhouse gases found in the
atmosphere
Humans sometimes use chemical fertilizers to help
agricultural crops grow faster. These fertilizers
usually contain large quantities of nitrogen and
phosphorous. The use of these substances are
harmful because
A.
B.
C.
D.
The manufacture of these chemicals creates more
nitrogen and phosphorous on earth
Only plants in or near an agriculture area can
benefit from the addition of fertilizers
The addition of these chemicals alters the natural
nitrogen and phosphorous cycle, causing an increase
in plant matter in the ecosystem and the local water
shed
The addition of chemical fertilizers contributes to an
increase in greenhouse gases found in the
atmosphere
Which statement below is true of global warming?
A.
Can be real threat to human existence only
B.
A natural process humans cannot change
C.
Is a fully tested theory
D.
Is not really a problem
Which statement below is true of global warming?
A.
Can be real threat to human existence only
B.
A natural process humans cannot change
C.
Is a fully tested theory
D.
Is not really a problem
The human population growth
A.
Will stop at a natural reasonable number
B.
Is in the middle of an exponential growth curve
C.
Will never stop or slow down
D.
Will not strain the planet’s natural resources
The human population growth
A.
Will stop at a natural reasonable number
B.
Is in the middle of an exponential growth curve
C.
Will never stop or slow down
D.
Will not strain the planet’s natural resources
Which of the following are decomposers?
A.
Viruses and bacteria
B.
Bacteria only
C.
Fungi and bacteria
D.
Fungi only
Which of the following are decomposers?
A.
Viruses and bacteria
B.
Bacteria only
C.
Fungi and bacteria
D.
Fungi only
Omnivores are
A.
Producers
B.
Primary consumers
C.
Secondary consumers
D.
Both primary and secondary consumers
Omnivores are
A.
Producers
B.
Primary consumers
C.
Secondary consumers
D.
Both primary and secondary consumers
Which type of species interaction did Darwin most
credit with shaping organism forms and funciton?
A.
Predator/prey
B.
Mutualistic
C.
Parasitic
D.
Commensalistic
Which type of species interaction did Darwin most
credit with shaping organism forms and funciton?
A.
Predator/prey
B.
Mutualistic
C.
Parasitic
D.
Commensalistic
Osedax mucofloris is one species hat is in the genus of
polycheate worms. These worms live in the ocean. They are
sometimes called “bone-eating snot-flowers” because of their
unusual lifestyles. These worms bore into whale carcasses to
eat whale fat and oils contained within bone marrow. Osedax
use bacteria to digest their food and are found living in whale
bones. What does this passage describe.
A.
Community
B.
Population
C.
Habitat
D.
Abiotic factor
Osedax mucofloris is one species hat is in the genus of
polycheate worms. These worms live in the ocean. They are
sometimes called “bone-eating snot-flowers” because of their
unusual lifestyles. These worms bore into whale carcasses to
eat whale fat and oils contained within bone marrow. Osedax
use bacteria to digest their food and are found living in whale
bones. What does this passage describe.
A.
Community
B.
Population
C.
Habitat
D.
Abiotic factor
The subclass Hirudinea is made up of annelid worms
more commonly called leeches. A few members of
this class of organisms are blood-sucking and rely
on the fluids from other animals for survival. What
type of species interaction does this describe?
A.
Predator/prey
B.
Mutualistic
C.
Parasitic
D.
Commensalistic
The subclass Hirudinea is made up of annelid worms
more commonly called leeches. A few members of
this class of organisms are blood-sucking and rely
on the fluids from other animals for survival. What
type of species interaction does this describe?
A.
Predator/prey
B.
Mutualistic
C.
Parasitic
D.
Commensalistic
Immediately after a glacier recedes, what type of
organism do you find living in the area?
A.
Lichens
B.
Grasses
C.
Shrubs
D.
Trees
Immediately after a glacier recedes, what type of
organism do you find living in the area?
A.
Lichens
B.
Grasses
C.
Shrubs
D.
Trees
Which two organisms listed below belong to the same
tropic level?
A.
Butterflies and crayfish
B.
Snakes and chipmunks
C.
Birds and earthworms
D.
Owls and dragonflies
Which two organisms listed below belong to the same
tropic level?
A.
Butterflies and crayfish
B.
Snakes and chipmunks
C.
Birds and earthworms
D.
Owls and dragonflies
How can you determine is an organism is in the top
tropic level?
A.
By where it lives
B.
By what it eats
C.
By how it interacts with other members of its
species
D.
The physical structure of its head
How can you determine is an organism is in the top
tropic level?
A.
By where it lives
B.
By what it eats
C.
By how it interacts with other members of its
species
D.
The physical structure of its head
What type of food will an herbivore always eat?
A.
Deer
B.
Herbs
C.
Hamburger
D.
Earthworms
What type of food will an herbivore always eat?
A.
Deer
B.
Herbs
C.
Hamburger
D.
Earthworms
Driving your car directly impacts with nutrient cycle?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon
C.
Water
D.
Phosphorous
Driving your car directly impacts with nutrient cycle?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon
C.
Water
D.
Phosphorous