Environmental Science Semester 1 S.S. Final

Which of the Following represent the lowest level of organization in this forest Environment?

• The single deer standing near the flowing river

• The river supplying the organisms with water

• The squirrels eating the nuts and acorns from the trees

• The group of bushes proving shade for small insects

Which of the following is the highest level of organization in this forest environment?

• All of the organisms living and interacting in the environment

• The hawk flying in the sky over the forest

• The group of shrubs occupying a part of the environment

• All of the pine trees living closely together in the forest

Which of the following BEST describes how the chemical energy travels up the food Pyramid?

• Chemical energy is used by each of the organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in less energy as it moves up the pyramid

• Chemical energy is made by each of the organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in more energy as it moves up the pyramid

• Chemical energy is not needed by the organisms in the food pyramid, resulting in equal amounts of energy throughout the pyramid

• Chemical energy is used by producers but created by consumers, resulting in fluctuations of energy throughout the food pyramid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The greatest amount of energy is found at which level?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS2-4

Peter made of model of the carbon cycle. Which MISTAKE did Peter make in the model?

• Plants do not lose carbon through respiration.

• The burning of fossil fuel does not release carbon

• Organisms that decay do not deposit carbon in the soil

• Animals do not breath carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In the carbon cycle, energy and matter are being transferred continuously. Pick TWO ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle.

• Acid Rain

• Sedimentation

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

• Fossil Fuel Combustion

The two field journals contain data indicating that, although diverse, bath gray wolves and coyotes

• Stalk large prey

• Build dens near lakes

• Growl to communicate

• Scavenge for food

A frog is able to live on land once it reaches the adult stage of its life cycle because it forms

• A large head and two legs

• lungs, which help it take oxygen from the air, and four legs

• A long tail and four legs

• gills, which helps it take oxygen from the water, and two legs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the natural nutrient enrichment of a shallow lake, estuary, or slow moving stream called?

• oligotrophy

• Eutrophication

• Upwellings

• Red tides

What is one way volcanic eruptions can affect climate?

• Ash blocks sunlight, causing temperatures to drop

• Temperatures rise because of the heat from lava

• Ash repels water droplets, reducing rainfall

• Scorched land creates drought conditions

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