Which side of a mountain receives more precipitation due to the rain shadow effect?

The windward side of the mountain.

The leeward side of the mountain.

Define decomposers in aquatic ecosystems?

Decomposers in aquatic ecosystems are organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients and supporting the ecosystem.

Organisms that only consume living plants and animals

Predators that hunt other organisms in the water

Producers that create energy through photosynthesis

What is emergent vegetation?

Emergent vegetation is plant life that grows in shallow water, with parts above the water surface.

Emergent vegetation refers to plants that only grow underwater.

Emergent vegetation is a type of tree that grows in dry land.

Emergent vegetation is a term for plants that are completely submerged in water.

What type of organism is classified as plankton?

Plankton are small drifting organisms in aquatic environments.

Plankton are terrestrial plants.

Plankton are stationary organisms that do not move.

Plankton are large predatory fish.

Rivers form from the accumulation of water from precipitation and surface runoff, which erodes land to create channels.

Rivers originate from ocean currents.

Rivers are created by the movement of tectonic plates.

Rivers form from underground springs only.

What is a characteristic of an oligotrophic lake?

Low nutrient levels and clear water.

Warm temperatures and abundant algae.

High nutrient levels and murky water.

Frequent flooding and low oxygen levels.

Where are marine ecosystems found?

Marine ecosystems are found in oceans, seas, and coastal areas.

What defines a freshwater wetland?

A freshwater wetland is an area where water covers the soil or is present at or near the surface for part of the year, supporting aquatic plants.

A freshwater wetland is a dry area with no water present.

A freshwater wetland is a saltwater environment with marine plants.

A freshwater wetland is a region that is always submerged underwater.

From the documentary, What major event regarding space exploration occurred 50 years ago?

The human population has doubled in size

Which is a characteristic of generalist species?

They can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions.

They are highly specialized to specific environments.

They require very specific food sources to survive.

They are unable to adapt to changing conditions.

What is the temperature like in the source of a river?

Warm and humid throughout the year.

Consistently hot, like a desert.

Freezing cold, regardless of the season.

What does it mean for an organism to be bioluminescent?

An organism is bioluminescent if it can produce and emit light through biochemical reactions.

An organism is bioluminescent if it can produce heat through metabolism.

An organism is bioluminescent if it has bright colors for camouflage.

An organism is bioluminescent if it can photosynthesize sunlight.

From the documentary, what challenges do seabirds like albatross face in the high seas?

Food scarcity, pollution, climate change, bycatch, and habitat degradation.

What are signs of hope for ocean recovery as mentioned in the documentary?

The sustainable harvesting practices as demonstrated by the humpback whales.

The documentary discusses the impact of deep sea fishing on coral reefs, what were they?

Deep sea fishing negatively impacts coral reefs by causing physical damage, overfishing, and increased sedimentation.

Coral reefs are unaffected by deep sea fishing.

Deep sea fishing only benefits local fish populations.

Deep sea fishing enhances coral reef growth.

60 degrees latitude receives sunlight that is

less direct & intense than 0 degrees

more direct & intense than 0 degrees

the same as 30 degrees in intensity

more direct & intense than 30 degrees

The tundra biome & the desert biome are both very dry, but

the desert has a wider temperature range

the tundra has a wider temperature range

they are also similar in temperature

Which of the following best describes an estuary?

where fresh and saltwater mix in a coastal area

Where the tide rater makes a river

a coastal water that is more salty than the ocean

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The __ is the global sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

atmosphere

lithosphere

biosphere

hydrosphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of low precipitation in subtropical deserts?

High humidity levels promote rainfall.

Frequent tropical storms increase precipitation.

Nearby mountains create rain shadows.

High-pressure systems inhibit precipitation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

__ factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem that can influence living organisms.

Inorganic

Organic

Abiotic

Biotic

A __ is a large community of plants and animals that occupy a distinct region.

population

ecosystem

habitat

biome

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The two most significant abiotic factors that influence life in a biome are temperature and __.

light

soil type

wind speed

precipitation

What is a pioneer species?

A pioneer species is the first organism to colonize a barren environment.

A pioneer species is an organism that only thrives in urban areas.

A pioneer species is a type of invasive species that harms the environment.

A pioneer species is the last organism to leave a dying ecosystem.

In which type of forest would you find trees that lose their leaves annually?

Coniferous forest

Deciduous forest

Rainforest

Boreal forest

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Biomes & Aquatic Ecosystem

55 questions

The __ is the global sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

What is the primary cause of low precipitation in subtropical deserts?

__ factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem that can influence living organisms.

A __ is a large community of plants and animals that occupy a distinct region.

The two most significant abiotic factors that influence life in a biome are temperature and __.

What is a pioneer species?

In which type of forest would you find trees that lose their leaves annually?

Which side of a mountain receives more precipitation due to the rain shadow effect?

What does the ocean conveyor system move around the Earth?

__ is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

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