Biology Lesson Quiz 1

Which statement is true of the many parts of the biosphere?

• Each part includes salt water.

• Each part is completely unique.

• Each part is isolated from the others.

• Each part is connected to all the others.

An organized group of related parts that interact to form a whole is a(n) __________.

• theory

• system

• adaptation

• arrangement

Which of these lists abiotic components of an ecosystem?

• river, grass, soil

• rocks, insects, trees

• minerals, water, air

• sand, saltwater, seabirds

An engineer is designing a driverless car, in which a computer will control the car and make all of the driving decisions. Both the computer and a normal human driver are systems. Which of these explains a difference between the systems?

• The computer is a complex system, but the human driver is a simple system.

• The computer uses electricity as an energy source, while the human driver uses chemical energy.

• The computer processes information and uses it to make decisions, while the human driver does not.

• The computer responds to both internal and external stimuli, but the human driver responds only to external stimuli.

Which of these best explains the organization of the biosphere?

• Groups of biomes make up a community, and groups of communities make up an ecosystem.

• Groups of communities make up a population, and groups of populations make up a biome.

• Groups of individuals make up populations, and groups of populations make up communities.

• Groups of populations make up an ecosystem, and groups of ecosystems make up a community.

On a construction site, a worker moves some debris and a bulldozer moves a different pile of debris. Which of these best explains how the worker and the bulldozer are alike?

• Their physical properties are similar.

• They are both systems that are performing similar functions.

• They both use the same kind of fuel to provide them with energy.

• They have control centers that made from the same components.

The geosphere is one of four interconnected systems and includes __________.

• all nonliving parts of Earth

• every living thing on Earth

• continents, rocks, and sea floor only

• the features on and below Earth’s surface

Which of these is not a characteristic of all living things?

• They require an energy source.

• They are made up of more than one cell.

• They maintain stable internal conditions.

• They respond to changes in the environment.

Which of these is an example of a connection between Earth systems?

• ice melting on a lake

• deer drinking from a stream

• a robin hatching from an egg

• minerals forming under Earth’s surface

The atmosphere and the hydrosphere work together __________.

• to maintain a consistent temperature for life on Earth

• to provide homes for most organisms living on Earth

• to keep ice caps from melting and sea levels from rising on Earth

• to allow the water cycle to constantly provide fresh water for Earth.