Ecology Chapter 3 Review

What is the study of ecology primarily concerned with?

• The study of human history

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of nature's 'houses' and interactions based on energy and nutrients

• The study of rocks and minerals

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Which of the following is a biotic factor?

• Soil type

• Decomposing plant material

• Wind

• Sunlight

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What is the first step in gathering ecological data?

• Hypothesis testing

• Modeling

• Observation

• Experimentation

Which level of ecological organization includes all the organisms and their physical environment?

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Community

What does the term 'biosphere' refer to?

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

• The solid outer layer of Earth

• All parts of Earth in which life exists

• The water bodies on Earth

Which method is used to test hypotheses in ecological studies?

• Data collection

• Modeling

• Experimentation

• Observation

What is the main force that shapes Earth's climate?

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents

• Solar energy

• Wind patterns

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Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Oxygen

What is the phenomenon called when greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere?

• Ozone depletion

• Climate change

• Greenhouse Effect

• Global warming

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

• Bacteria

• Humidity

• Plants

• Animals

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