Matter & Energy in Ecosystems Chapter 1 Test

Which of the following parts of the Simulation contain energy storage molecules? Select all that apply. (Use the simulation link to login and complete the questions

• Producers
• Consumers
• Decomposers
• Dead Matter
• Abiotic Matter

Which of these does not have energy storage molecules flowing IN?

• Producers
• Consumers
• Secondary Consumers
• Dead Matter

Producers and consumers can make energy storage molecules.

• True
• False

What is the process by which producers make energy storage molecules using carbon dioxide, water, and ATP from the sun?

• Cellular Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Digestion
• Fermentation

What organelle does photosynthesis occur in?

• cell wall
• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• chloroplasts

Carbon is a part of carbon dioxide, which is a form of abiotic matter.

• True
• False

What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

• glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + energy
• oxygen + carbon dioxide -> water + energy + glucose
• oxygen + water + energy -> glucose + carbon dioxide
• carbon dioxide + water + energy -> glucose + oxygen

How does an increase in sunlight affect the ability of producers to make energy storage molecules?

• Producers cannot make energy storage molecules.
• Producers can make more energy storage molecules.
• The ability of producers to make energy storage molecules is not affected by sunlight.
• None of the above.

In the collapsed biodome, which organism was NOT included?

• boars
• ants
• worms
• ferns

What is the purpose of the biodome built by the Econauts?

• To study ecosystems in a controlled environment
• To provide a habitat for endangered species
• To create a livable space on other planets
• To conduct research on space travel