Makeup Quiz May 21

Biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem because

• All the organisms in the ecosystem have genetic material
• there is an increased chance for organisms to survive changes
• organisms are allowed to respond to internal and external stimuli
• the flow of energy in an ecosystem remains constant

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During the process of photosynthesis, radiant energy is transformed into which type of energy.

• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Nuclear
• Thermal

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How can Newton's law of action-reaction best be applied to explain the movement of a rocket?

• As the fuel burns, gasses push against the rocket, moving it upward
• As the fuel burns, gases move out of the rocket and reduced air pressure.
• As the fuel burns, the mass of the rocked decreases.
• As the fuel burns, the rocket move faster.

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Which of the following would cause the greatest increase in soil erosion?

• Glaciers
• Gravity
• Running Water
• Air

The constant changing of the Earth's surface is mainly due to the _______

• Average Annual Rainfall
• Number of meteors found in the night sky
• Increased amount of decaying soil.
• Action of Wind, Water, Ice, and Waves.

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Different organisms have specific roles in cycling matter within an ecosystem.  Which type of organism has the role of recycling nutrients within the ecosystem?

• Consumer
• Decomposer
• Producer
• Predator

All of the following contribute to the decrease of biodiversity except ___

• habitat destruction
• overfishing
• conservation of natural resources
• oil spills

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What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?

• Warm ocean water
• A strong cold front
• cold ocean water
• A strong warm front

In a germinating seed, the downward growth of roots and upward growth of leaves and stems are the plant's response to __________.

• sunlight
• gravity
• osmosis
• water

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A basketball player helps maintain stable body temperature during the game by perspiring.  The sweat helps cool his body by evaporating.  What is this and example of?

• mitosis
• homeostasis
• respiration
• digestion