Environmental Science Final

Front

What is the primary source of energy in the local park's ecosystem?

Back

solar energy

Front

Which of the following organisms is considered a producer? grass, rabbit, mushroom, heterotroph

Back

grass

Front

During a nature walk, Rohan observed different animals and plants. Which of the following would be considered a primary consumer? cactus, owl, snake, rabbit

Back

rabbit

Front

What is the term for the largest population that a local park can support at any given time?

Back

carrying capacity

Front

Which activity best represents the use of a renewable resource?

Back

building wooden furniture

Front

What impact does deforestation have on the carbon cycle?

Back

increase the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere

Front

During a science class, Olivia learned that ___% of energy is passed on from one trophic level to the next in the food chain/pyramid.

Back

10%

Front

What does Acid Rain do that affects our clean air?

Back

Kills plants

Front

Sustainability (in resource consumption)

Back

Maintaining a rate of resource consumption that will allow the population to survive indefinitely.

Front

A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called

Back

non-renewable