Lesson 1 Explore 2 Quiz (pages 10-12) Pr Living Earth

What is the definition of anthrosphere?

• The study of ancient human societies

• A type of geological formation in mountainous regions

• The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface

• The part of the environment made or modified by humans for use in human activities and habitats.

Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

• A tree

• Water

• Rock

• Sunlight

What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Abiotic factors are living organisms like plants and animals.

• Abiotic factors are only related to weather.

• Abiotic factors are non-living components like sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

• Abiotic factors are limited to the presence of water.

Which sphere of the Earth includes land and rocks?

• The atmosphere includes land and rocks.

• The hydrosphere includes land and rocks.

• The biosphere includes land and rocks.

• The geosphere includes land and rocks.

What is the atmosphere?

• A type of clothing

• The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of dessert

What does 'population' mean in ecology?

• A group of the same species living and interacting in the same area.

• A group of different species not interacting with each other.

• A group of organisms living in different areas and not interacting.

• A group of different species living and interacting in the same area.

What is a community in ecology?

• A group of unrelated species living in different areas.

• A single species living in a specific area.

• A group of interacting species living in different areas.

• A group of interacting species living in the same area.

What is the biosphere in the context of ecology?

• The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth

• The part of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air

• The part of the Earth that includes only land and rocks

• The part of the Earth that is made or modified by humans for use in human activities and habitats

What is the geosphere?

• The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth

• The part of the Earth that includes only land and rocks

• The part of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air

• The part of the Earth that is made or modified by humans for use in human activities and habitats

What does 'habitat' mean in ecology?

• The place where a particular species lives and grows

• A group of the same species living and interacting in the same area

• A group of different species living and interacting in the same area

• The part of the Earth that is made or modified by humans for use in human activities and habitats