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Worksheets10 - Climate and Ecosystems Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
A factor that limits the growth, distribution, or amount of population in an ecosystem
Inorganic Matter
Limiting Factor
Invasive Species
Carrying Capacity
When the concentration of a fat-soluble pesticide increases as you move up a food chain
Biodiversity
Limiting Factor
Bio Magnification
Exponential Growth
Species that expand their range and out compete when the opportunity arises
Invasive Species
Keystone Species
Indicator Species
Biotic Species
The variety of life on Earth, in all it's forms and all its interactions
Populations
Species
Biodiversity
Monocrops
What other global crisis is the loss in biodiversity almost surpassing?
Over Population
Food Shortages
Climate Change
Water Shortages
And example of a Density-Independent limiting factor is...
Weather
Disease
Predation
Competition
And example of a Density-Dependent limiting factor is...
Weather
Disease
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
What two processes are compliementary to each other in the carbon cycle?
Photosynthesis and Breathing
Photosynthesis and Growth
Cellular Respiration and Eating
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Can matter be created or destroyed?
Yes
No
What percentage of our air is nitrogen?
22%
50%
79%
91%
What does nitrogen have to be "fixed" to in order to use it?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Carbon and Sulfur
Oxygen and Carbon
Phosphorus and Carbon
What is NOT a carbon reservoir?
Oceans
Rock
Ammonia
Atmosphere
Too much nitrogen fertilizer in water bodies creates exponential aquatic _______________ growth!
Producer
Heterotroph
Carnivore
Fish
Nitrogen can be fixed by _______________ in the soil or in plant roots.
Worms
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
The transfer of energy through the collision of particles
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Advection
Would clean snow have a HIGH albedo or LOW albedo?
High
Low
Would exposed soil have a HIGH albedo or LOW albedo?
High
Low
Have we always had (before humans) a greenhouse gas effect?
Yes
No
Humans are changing the greenhouse gas effect by ___________________ the amount of greenhouse gases.
Increasing
Decreasing
What do things do when they get warm?
Expand
Condense
Earth's curved surface and tilt cause what?
Our Population
Our Plate Tectonics
Our Weather
Our Magnetic Field
Is the total amount of energy consumed by the grasshopper available for use by the bird who eats it?
Yes
No
What is humanity driving in many places?
Gain in biodiversity
Wildlife Expansion
Evolution of species
Coral reef revitalization
Natural ecosystems operate in _______________: plants grow in soil, animals eat plants, dung replenishes soil...
Cycles
Linear Systems
Horizontal Patterns
The Pride Lands
In the Water Cycle: what is the process when liquid water changes into water vapor?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
In the Water Cycle: what is the process when water vapor changes into liquid water?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
How much of the water on Earth is fresh water?
50%
25%
15%
2.4%
What is the name of this process?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Combustion
Decomposition
Nitrogen is a building block of _____________
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Fatty Acids
The majority of nitrogen is "fixed" by
Fungi
Viruses
Worms
Bacteria
Pulse crops include lentils, peas, alfalfa... These crops are all ________________.
Grains
Legumes
Oil Seeds
Forage
What is Earth's largest carbon reservoir?
Atmosphere
Ocean
Earth's Crust
Trees
Energy can be transferred through the collision of particles, this is called...
Convection
Advection
Conduction
Radiation
The greenhouse gas effect ____________ heat radiating from Earth towards space
Releases
Traps
Combusts
Delivers
What do things do when they get warm?
Shrink
Expand
Collapse
Turn red
Why is the United States not one of the world leaders in climate change?
They have so many climate change believers
They have so many climate change deniers
They have invested a lot in renewable energy
NASA has evidence that it is happening
What is NOT one of the four levels of biodiversity?
Human Population
Genetics
Individual Species
Entire Ecosystems
What is the important role of organisms such as fungi and bacteria?
Make their own food
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Decomposition
Hot water or hot air will ______________ because it is less dense.
Sink
Rise
Fall
Decrease
Why are algal blooms bad for water bodies? Because they can lead to low amounts of _______________ in the water.
Nitrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
What is an Inorganic carbon reservoir?
Plants
Mammals
Insects
Atmosphere
Which of the following is a NATURAL source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Volcanoes
Vehicle Exhaust
Factory Emissions
Air Conditioning
The ________________________ of fossil fuels is releasing an enormous amount of carbon dioxide, causing an imbalance in the carbon cycle.
Combustion
Photosynthesis
Decomposition
Fusion
