Special Effects of an Ecosystem

Multiple Choice

What are the three main impacts discussed in the journey from the atmosphere to the organism?

• The Global Reactor

• The Aquatic Impact

• The Biological Toll

• The Chemical Reaction

Multiple Choice

What is the analogy used to explain the Earth's insulating blanket?

• A greenhouse's glass roof

• The Earth's atmosphere

• The sun's rays

• The glass structure traps heat

Multiple Choice

What are the effects of the Amplified Greenhouse Effect on ecosystems?

• Melting ice caps

• Rising sea levels

• More extreme weather events

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the key atmospheric pollutants that contribute to acid rain?

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)

• Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ)

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Ozone (O₃)

Multiple Choice

What is the word equation for the formation of sulfuric and nitric acids from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?

• Sulfur Dioxide + Water + Oxygen → Sulfuric Acid

• Nitrogen Oxides + Water + Oxygen → Nitric Acid

• Sulfur Dioxide + Nitrogen Oxides + Water + Oxygen → Sulfuric / Nitric Acids

• Sulfur Dioxide + Nitric Acid + Water → Nitrogen Oxides

Open Ended

What happens when a warmed, warmed, acidified atmosphere meets the water below?

Multiple Choice

What is thermal pollution and how does it affect water quality?

• It is the increase in water temperature due to industrial processes.

• It is the decrease in water temperature due to natural causes.

• It is the degradation of water quality by changing ambient water temperature.

• It is the process of purifying water for industrial use.

Multiple Choice

What are the three main effects of warmer water on fish as illustrated in the image?

• Reduced Oxygen

• Increased Metabolism

• Systemic Shock

• Increased Reproduction

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between dissolved oxygen levels and biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems?

• High dissolved oxygen supports diverse life

• Low dissolved oxygen increases biodiversity

• Dissolved oxygen has no effect on biodiversity

• Biodiversity is only affected by temperature

Open Ended

What happens when a persistent, man-made poison enters this fragile web of life?

Multiple Choice

In the pond ecosystem diagram shown, which organism would be most affected by biomagnification?

• Producers

• 1st level consumers

• 2nd level consumers

• 3rd level consumers

Multiple Choice

What are the consequences of industrial emissions as depicted in the chain?

• Loss of Biodiversity

• Increased Oxygen Levels

• Decreased Water Quality

• Improved Ecosystem Health

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