APES MOCK REVIEW 24

The biogeochemical cycle without an atmospheric component

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Sulfur

This type of energy utilizes heat that is stored beneath Earth’s surface to heat water and produce steam and found near tectonic plates.

• Tidal

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Nuclear

Certain lizards display a survivorship curve where the chance of survival is independent of age. What type of survivorship curve would be associated with these lizards?

• I

• II

• III

• r selection

The accumulation of plastics in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an example of

• point source pollution

• nonpoint source pollution

Which of the following best describes a natural process that adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• Deposition of sediments into ocean basins release carbon dioxide from rock.

• Burial of dead plants and animals in swamps and bogs allows carbon dioxide to escape to the atmosphere.

• Plants excrete carbon dioxide during photosynthesis..

• Carbon dioxide is released from the interior of Earth during volcanic eruptions.

An ecologist examining several different ponds discovers that in one pond all the frogs are female. Which of the following most likely led to the all-female population of frogs?

• Endocrine disruptor

• Carcinogen

• Nitrogen Fertilizer

• Heavy Metals

Which of the following best describes a supporting ecological service provided by wetlands?

• Wetlands serve as a source of aesthetic inspiration for art and literature.

• Wetlands provide a habitat for a wide variety of organisms.

• Wetlands serve as a major reservoir for nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle.

• Wetlands provide opportunities for ecotourism, which provides revenue to the local economy

In which of the following atmospheric layers does most weather occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

The spotted lanternfly is a herbivorous insect that is native to Asia and feeds on over 70 species of plants. The feeding behavior of the spotted lanternfly damages plants, and the nymph and adult lanternflies secrete sticky residues that exacerbate the damage to native plant species by promoting mold growth. The spotted lanternfly reproduces once during its lifetime by laying between 30 and 50 eggs, and the eggs hatch after a short amount of time. The range of the spotted lanternfly is increasing because the insects are transported to new environments by the movements of animals and people, and it is now found in many parts of the United States. Which of the following best describes the spotted lanternfly in the United States?

• The spotted lanternfly is a K-selected and invasive species.

• The spotted lanternfly is a K-selected and endangered species.

• The spotted lanternfly is an r-selected and endangered species.

• The spotted lanternfly is an r-selected and invasive species.

Silver carp were introduced in the southeastern United States in the 1970s from their native habitat of China to control algal blooms that were occurring at aquaculture facilities and sewage lagoons. Silver carp escaped from captivity shortly after their introduction and are currently found as far north as North Dakota and Minnesota. Which of the following describes an unintended, negative consequence of the introduction of silver carp into the United States?

• Silver carp populations in the United States are likely to become endangered as a result of limited prey resources in the new environment.

• Silver carp became an invasive species in the United States because their numbers were not being controlled by natural predators.

• Silver carp became a keystone species and created more biodiversity in lakes and rivers in the southeastern United States.

• Silver carp decreased the amount of algae and aquatic vegetation in ponds and lagoons in the southern United States.