Biosphere Review

A species at risk, but not yet endangered

• Endemic

• Exotic

• Endangered

• Threatened

In what part of the world are the greatest number of extinctions occurring?

• deserts

• Artic

• Tundra

• Rainforests

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What level of biodiversity is most commonly equated with the overall concept of biodiversity?

• genetic

• species

• ecosystem

Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

• Islands, tropical rain forests, and coastal areas

• Cities and developed areas of the world

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which habitat exhibits the greatest biodiversity?

• A habitat with 15 different species with about 300 individuals each

• A habitat with 10 different species with about 75 individuals each

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?

• They can never be replaced.

• They cannot be easily replaced.

• They can be recycled.

• They can be made in factories

What statement about solar energy is true?

• requires a small amount of space

• there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels

• it is not considered expensive to setup or maintain

• solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

Food, water, sunlight, shelter, and space are resources that are often __________.

• Abiotic Factors

• Biotic Factors

• Limiting Factors

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How much energy is lost in a food web from each trophic level?

• 10%

• 100%

• 90%

• 75%

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The system that contains all living things on Earth.

• Biosphere

• Atmoshpere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere