Review Part 6

Which best describes uniformitarianism?

• The time it takes for erosion to occur has changed since earth first formed.

• The movement of the continents no longer occurs because of changes in ocean currents.

• The process that shape the Earth continue as they have since the Earth formed.

• 1. The formation of rock layers has slowed because humans have altered the environment. 

Many infectious diseases have been nearly eliminated worldwide. Why should global studies of infectious disease continue?

• All infectious disease organisms are fatal.

• All infectious disease are resistant to any form of treatment.

• All infectious disease organisms have the ability to mutate, adapt, and survive.

• All infectious disease are caused by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics.

 Scientists have been able to cause some bacteria to produce insulin. In which area of science would these scientists most likely work?

• 1. Biotechnology 

• Nuclear engineering

• Marine biology

• 1. Chemistry 

If a company genetically modifies corn to produce an odor that repels insects, which best describes how the corn was modified?

• 1. By crop rotation techniques 

• 1. By chemical exposure 

• 1. By harvesting at different times 

• By techniques used in biotechnology

Which best represents the flow of energy within an aquatic ecosystem? 

• Algae → Insects → Fish → Turtle → Sunlight

• 1. Insects → Algae → Fish → Turtle → Sunlight 

• 1. Sunlight → Insects → Algae → Fish → Turtle 

• 1. Sunlight → Algae → Insects → Fish → Turtle  

If a bat, an alligator, and a bird evolved from a common ancestor, what most likely can be concluded?

• They have similar anatomical structures.

• They live in the same part of the world.

• They are in the same biological classification.

• They are able to survive changes in their environment.

 Recent changes in species can be found in the upper layers of rock. This provides a link between which two scientific ideas?

• Cell theory and the theory of evolution

• The periodic nature of the elements and the cell theory.

• The theory of evolution and the Law of Superposition

• The Law of Superposition and the periodic nature of elements.

Which of these would most likely happen to a species that is not able to adapt to changing environment?

• The species would become extinct over time

• 1. The species would develop mutated cells. 

• 1. The species would develop resistance to disease. 

• 1. The species would change the environment

A runner is preparing to run a long race. Which would provide the highest level of energy for the runner?

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

Why are digestion and respiration important to the body?

• They control the production of hormones in the body.

• They build muscle and bone that the body needs.

• They store food for the body.

• They help provide the energy needed for body functions.