PM 2 p8

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

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In a food web, which of the following organisms is considered a primary consumer?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Hawk

• Mushroom

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Which factor is NOT directly involved in determining the carrying capacity of a population?

• Birth rate

• Immigration

• Color of the species

• Limiting factors

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Which of the following factors is most likely to affect the distribution of life in an aquatic system?

• Soil type

• Light availability

• Wind speed

• Altitude

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

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Which cycle involves the exchange of carbon between the atmosphere and living organisms?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Phosphorus cycle

• Sulfur cycle

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In a food web, what role do decomposers play?

• They produce energy from sunlight.

• They consume primary consumers.

• They break down dead organisms.

• They compete with producers for resources.

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor that can limit population size?

• Predation

• Disease

• Temperature

• Competition

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How does salinity affect the distribution of life in aquatic systems?

• It increases the oxygen levels.

• It determines the types of species that can survive.

• It has no effect on aquatic life.

• It only affects freshwater systems.

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Which of the following is a cost associated with the use of fossil fuels?

• High energy output

• Renewable supply

• Environmental pollution

• Low initial cost

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