Biomes and Ecosystems Quiz

Which biome receives the highest amount of precipitation?

• Pond

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Desert

Which may affect the motion of an object?

• Friction

• Gravity

• The mass of the object

• All of these

Which is the best example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Climate

• Trees

• Predators

• Prey

Which is the best example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Algae

• Precipitation

• Currents

What does the y-axis typically represent in a graph showing a runner's performance over time?

• The speed of the runner

• The distance covered by the runner

• The time elapsed

• The runner's heart rate

Which is the most accurate statement about an ice cube in a glass of warm water?

• The ice cube loses cold energy as the water gains cold energy

• The ice cube gains heat as the water loses heat

• The water will warm the ice cube until it begins to produce steam

• The ice cube will cool the water off until it freezes

Which is the best description of an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment

• A collection of planets and stars

• A type of computer software

• A historical period of time

A student observed the following weather conditions over two days. The first day was warm and humid with southerly winds. The second day, the temperature was fifteen degrees cooler, the humidity had decreased, and the wind direction had changed to come from the northwest. How can the change in the weather be explained?

• A cold front passed through the area.

• A warm front increased temperatures.

• There was no significant change in weather patterns.

• The change was due to seasonal transition.

Which of the following statements about heat conduction is true?

• Metals are good conductors of heat

• Styrofoam is a poor conductor of heat

• Insulators prevent the transfer of heat from one object to another

• All of these are true

Which of the following is needed by all living things for survival?

• Energy

• Heat

• Houses

• All of these