Environmental Science Midterm Practice

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge and is found in the electron cloud?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Nucleus

The primary function of neutrons in an atom is to:

• Carry a positive charge

• Provide stability to the nucleus

• Conduct electricity

• Create chemical bonds

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Which best describes potential energy?

• Energy of motion

• Stored energy

• Lost energy

• Nuclear energy

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During photosynthesis, plants convert:

• Chemical energy to light energy

• Light energy to chemical energy

• Heat energy to chemical energy

• Chemical energy to heat energy

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Which wavelength of light is most important for photosynthesis?

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Visible light

• Radio waves

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The formula 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ represents:

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Fermentation

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In a food chain, energy transfer between trophic levels is approximately:

• 90%

• 50%

• 10%

• 1%

Earth's atmosphere is primarily composed of:

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Water vapor

Which is a product of cellular respiration?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Chlorophyll

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Net primary productivity equals:

• Gross primary productivity plus respiration

• Gross primary productivity minus respiration

• Total biomass production

• Total energy input