Environmental Ecology Review

An animal would be placed on the endangered species list because:

• Its population is at risk of extinction.

• It is the fastest animal in its habitat.

• It has a unique color pattern.

• It is commonly found in many regions.

The type of relationship between organisms that allows one organism to benefit while the other is left unharmed is called:

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Predation

The maximum population size that an environment can sustain. Mark only one oval.

• Food Web

• Omnivore

• Carrying Capacity

• Ecosystem

The governmental agency responsible for laws and regulations related to protecting our environment is:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The percentage of Americans who receive water that meets all EPA health standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act is:

• 90%

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

A consumer that eats only plants.

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Community

• Biodiversity

The Clean Air Act was first passed in which year?

• 1963

• 1965

• 1980

• 1990

An underdeveloped country is defined as:

• A country with a low level of industrialization and low standard of living.

• A country with advanced technology and high income levels.

• A country with a large population and vast land area.

• A country with a strong military and global influence.

A sequence showing how energy flows from one organism to another.

• Biosphere

• Food Chain

• Mutualism

• Abiotic Factor

Which of the following lists includes at least three countries that are considered to be developed or advanced?

• United States, Japan, Germany

• India, Brazil, China

• Mexico, Turkey, South Africa

• Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria