EES Unit 4 Review

Which of the following factors influence ecosystems of major biomes?

• Climate and weather patterns

• Human population density

• Technological advancements

• Historical events

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What do food webs and food chains show?

• The flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem

• The migration patterns of animals

• The growth rate of plants

• The weather patterns in a region

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Biodiversity is essential for ecosystems because it:

• Increases ecosystem productivity and stability

• Decreases the variety of species

• Reduces the resilience of ecosystems

• Limits the availability of resources

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What is the importance of carbon cycling in ecosystems?

• It helps in the regulation of Earth's climate.

• It is not important for ecosystems.

• It only affects marine life.

• It is important for the water cycle.

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Name the major processes involved in the carbon cycle.

• Photosynthesis, Respiration, Decomposition, Combustion

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Infiltration

• Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrification, Denitrification, Ammonification

• Erosion, Weathering, Sedimentation, Metamorphism

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The major carbon reservoirs are (a)  

• Atmosphere, Oceans, Fossil Fuels, a
• Atmosphere, Soil, Rocks, and Ice
• Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers
• Fossil Fuels, Minerals, Metals, and

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Increased levels of carbon dioxide affect oceans by causing:

• Ocean acidification

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Increased salinity

• Reduced sea levels

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Data sources like ice cores and tree rings can be used for (a)  

• Studying past climate conditions
• Predicting future weather patterns
• Measuring current air quality
• Analyzing soil composition

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What impacts plant growth?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil quality

• All of the above

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Biodiversity can be characterized by which of the following?

• Species diversity

• Genetic diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• All of the above

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