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BIOLOGY FINAL 2025

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An organism that can make its own food is called?
a)
Consumer
b)
Producer
c)
Decomposer
d)
Herbivore
2.
A consumer gets energy by doing what?
a)
Making it themselves.
b)
Breaking down biotic wastes and dead organisms and returning raw materials to the ecosystem.
c)
Soaking it up from the ground.
d)
Feeding on other organisms.
3.

In an ecosystem, snakes feed on frogs, which feed on mosquitoes. Use of a bug spray has decreased the number of mosquitoes. What will probably happen to the number of frogs and snakes?

a)

Frogs will increase, snakes will increase

b)

Frogs will increase, snakes will decrease

c)

Frogs will decrease, snakes will increase

d)

Frogs will decrease, snakes will decrease

4.
Biomass refers to
a)
Chemical Energy
b)
Light Energy
c)
Rank in the feeding heirarchy
d)
Amount of living tissue in an ecosystem
5.

What is the original source of the energy captured during respiration in primary consumers (heterotrophs)?

a)

soil

b)

water

c)

heterotrophs

d)

sun

e)

glucose

6.
How does carbon dioxide leave the atmosphere?
a)
Through transpiration
b)
Through photosynthesis
c)
Through factory emission
d)
Sunlight
7.

Which process takes Carbon Dioxide from the air and converts it into a form used by living things?

a)

Precipitation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Bioremdiation

8.
Respiration is the process by which ____________ is consumed and _______________ is produced.
a)
Carbon, Oxygen
b)
Oxygen, Carbon dioxide
c)
H20, oxygen
d)
Carbon, H2O
9.
When nitrogen gas is turned in to a form that plants and animals can use is called 
a)
Combustion
b)
Photosynthesis
c)
Decomposition
d)
Nitrogen Fixation
10.
Carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere by
a)
Burning fossil fuels 
b)
Cellular respiration
c)
Decomposing organic matter
d)
All answers are correct
11.
Identify the cycle pictured.
a)
The Water cycle
b)
The Carbon cycle
c)
The Nitrogen cycle
d)
This is not a correct diagram of any cycle.
12.
What cycle is demonstrated in the diagram?
a)
TheLlife cycle
b)
The Water cycle
c)
The Carbon cycle
d)
The Nitrogen cyckle
13.
Which of the following are biotic factors in an ecosystem?
a)
Water, Trees, Rocks
b)
Air, Fish, Temperature
c)
Bears, Soil, Fish
d)
Trees, Fish, Bears
14.
Define the process shown here:
a)
Carbon Cycle
b)
Respiration
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Magic
15.
What is happening in step
1?
a)
Animals are decomposing and realizing carbon into the soil.
b)
Animals are releasing energy into the environment and storing carbon.
c)
Animals are turning carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic molecules.
d)
Animals are breaking down organic molecules and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
16.
what waste product released during the carbon dioxide oxygen cycle is necessary for the survival of animals ?
a)
carbon dioxide 
b)
oxygen 
c)
people and animals 
d)
photosynthesis
17.
removing large numbers of trees result in _
a)
a decrease in oxygen production
b)
an increase in oxygen production
c)
oxygen and carbon 
d)
carbon and oxygen 
18.
Which group do fungi, bacteria, and termites belong to?
a)
decomposers
b)
producers
c)
herbivores
d)
omnivores
19.
Which list includes abiotic factors? 
a)
tigers, hawks, snakes, and wolves 
b)
deer, grasshoppers, cows, and giraffes
c)
grass, trees, ferns, and flowers 
d)
sunlight, soil, water, and air
20.
Which of the following is the formula for photosynthesis?
a)
CO2 + H20 ---> glucose + O2
b)
glucose + O2 ---> CO2 + H20
c)
glucose + CO2 --> H2O + O2
d)
glucose + H2O ---> CO2 + O2
21.

Cellular Respiration is

a)

Another name for photosynthesis

b)

The process of Nitrogen being released back into the atmospher

c)

The process in cells by which oxygen and glucose are used to produce energy and carbon dioxide

d)

Another name for breathing

22.

A biochemical cycle is...

a)

Can be found on the periodic table

b)

Can be found on youtube

c)

The brown smog produced when air pollutants react with sunlight

d)

The cycling of chemical elements through the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

23.

What term describes the ability of an organism or ecosystem to adapt after a disturbance?

a)

Tolerance

b)

Resilience

c)

Biodiversity

d)

Niche

24.

Is the ecosystem’s ability to recover from change.

a)

Climate

b)

Natural phenomena

c)

Resilience

25.

Are temporary changes in the environmental conditions of an ecosystem.

a)

Resilience

b)

Natural phenomena

c)

Ecological disturbances

26.

tertiary consumers

a)

Eat the primary consumer

b)

Eat plants and animals

c)

Consume the producer

d)

eat the secondary consumer

27.
A zebra is an example of
a)
a secondary consumer.
b)
a producer
c)
a detritivore.
d)
a primary consumer.
e)
a scavenger.
28.

The largest carbon sink is found in

a)

oceans

b)
the atmosphere
c)
sedimentary rock
d)
living organisms
e)

fossil fuels

29.

How do atoms like oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen move through an ecosystem's living and nonliving parts?

a)

They are only found in living things such as plants, animals and fungi.

b)

They are only found in nonliving things such as air and water.

c)

They cycle through the ecosystem through living and nonliving things over and over.

d)

They are used only once then lost.

30.
What is the first thing you do when performing the scientific method?
a)
Make a conclusion
b)
make an observation
c)
solve a problem
d)
experiment
31.
Why is it important to collect data?
a)
because
b)
it gives you busy work
c)
They are magically delicious
d)
in order to share your results with others
32.
What do you do after you come up with your hypothesis?
a)
Conclude
b)
Test your hypothesis
c)
Do a victory dance
d)
Tell your teacher
33.
An educated guess is
a)
an observation
b)
question
c)
hypothesis
d)
experiment
34.
This step should be done more than once to ensure accurate results. 
a)
Conduct an experiment
b)
conclude
c)
record data
d)
clean up after an investigation
35.
Is the phrase an inference, qualitative observation, or a quantitative observation? 
She had six fingers.
a)
Inference
b)
Qualitative 
c)
Quantitative
36.
Is the phrase an inference, qualitative observation, or a quantitative observation? 
The tree was tall.
a)
Inference
b)
Qualitative
c)
Quantitative
37.
Is the phrase an inference, qualitative observation, or a quantitative observation? 
They like each other.
a)
Inference
b)
Qualitative
c)
Quantitative
38.
Is the phrase an inference, qualitative observation, or a quantitative observation? 
The number 5 was painted brown.
a)
Inference
b)
Qualitative
c)
Quantitative
39.
Is the phrase an inference, qualitative observation, or a quantitative observation? 
It looks like it may rain.
a)
Inference
b)
Qualitative
c)
Quantitative
40.

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

41.

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

a)

scientific method

b)

recipe

c)

data collection

d)

metric system

42.

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

a)

constants

b)

control

c)

independent

d)

dependent

43.

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

a)

distance traveled by the ball

b)

height of the ramp

c)

mass of the ball

d)

weight of the ball

44.

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

a)

height of the ramp

b)

distance traveled by the ball

c)

mass of the ball

d)

weight of the ball

45.
After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?
a)
Share your research with other scientists
b)
Keep your research a secret
c)
Destroy all evidence of your experiment
46.

A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?

a)

If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow more green leaves.

b)

If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

c)

If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.

d)

If plants are in warmer temperatures, then they will grow more green leaves.

47.

According to Figure 1, the mass of cheese remaining at 4 hr was closest to which of the following values?

a)

140 mg

b)

176 mg

c)

185 mg

d)

190 mg

48.

What is the independent variable?

a)

atomic number

b)

electron volts

c)

first ionization energy

d)

Jim Askew's Graph

49.

Students collected trash on a beach over a one-year period and organized the data in the table below.


Which graph is best to display the data shown in the table?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Examine the population curves for wolves and moose in the graph below.


Which statement correctly describes the population relationship between the wolves and moose from 1968 to 1973?

a)

As the moose population increased the wolf population increased.

b)

As the moose population increased the wolf population decreased.

c)

As the wolf population decreased the moose population decreased

d)

As the wolf population increased, the moose population decreased.

51.

What is an ecosystem?

a)

A type of computer software

b)

A mathematical equation

c)

A type of musical instrument

d)

A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment.

52.

What is species diversity?

a)

The number of individuals within a species in a given area or ecosystem.

b)

The number of different ecosystems in a given area.

c)

The variety and abundance of different species in a given area or ecosystem.

d)

The genetic variation within a single species in a given area or ecosystem.

53.

What are conservation strategies?

a)

Actions or plans implemented to protect and preserve natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

b)

Plans to ignore and neglect natural resources

c)

Actions taken to destroy ecosystems and biodiversity

d)

Strategies to exploit and deplete natural resources

54.

Why is species diversity important?

a)

Species diversity is only important for aesthetic purposes, not for ecosystem stability and services.

b)

Species diversity only affects individual species, not the entire ecosystem.

c)

Species diversity is important for ecosystem stability and services.

d)

Species diversity has no impact on ecosystem stability and services.

55.

What is the main goal of conservation strategies?

a)

Protect and preserve natural resources and biodiversity

b)

Encourage pollution and waste

c)

Promote deforestation and habitat destruction

d)

Ignore the importance of biodiversity

56.
What is the carrying capacity of the graph?
a)
around 500
b)
more than 500
c)
less than 500
d)
around 600
57.
What is the carrying capacity of the following graph?
a)
1000
b)
8000
c)
800
d)
600
58.
The total number of individuals a habitat can survive with the resources it has available.
a)
Carrying capacity
b)
Limiting factors
c)
Resources
d)
Population
59.
If the amount of food or resources available increases, the carrying capacity for an animal:
a)
Stays the same
b)
Increases
c)
Decreases
d)
Fluctuates
60.

environmental factors that cause a population to stop growing or decrease in size

a)

carrying capacity

b)

limiting factor

c)

ecosystem

d)

community

61.

Which of these is an example of a limiting factor

a)

food

b)

predators

c)

weather conditions

d)

disease

e)

all of the above

62.

Why did humans decide to make the Serengeti a national park?

a)


protect herds and to preserve them for the future


b)

protect the water supply

c)

provide homes for people

d)

provide a game reserve

63.

Which migratory heard animal is responsible for the Serengeti National Park? This animal was also the reason they changed the boundaries of the park?

a)

Giraffes

b)

Wildebeest

c)

Zebras

d)

Lions

64.

How are ecosystems protected?

a)

Laws

b)

The use of park rangers to protect the area

c)

Open availability to humans without regulation

d)

Limited unsupervised human access

65.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary factor in creating a model?

a)

Pictures

b)

Components

c)

Interactions

d)

Boundaries

66.

Describe the geography and climate of Serengeti National Park.

a)

It's in Tanzania, and it is known for its vast plains, savannah, and diverse wildlife. The climate is typically warm and dry, with a rainy season from November to May.

b)

Serengeti National Park is located in Australia, and it is known for its deserts and extremely hot climate.

c)

Serengeti National Park is located in Brazil, and it is known for its dense rainforests and humid climate.

d)

Serengeti National Park is located in Antarctica, and it is known for its snowy mountains and cold climate.

67.

What are some popular tourist activities in Serengeti National Park?

a)

Game drives, hot air balloon safaris, guided walking safaris, and bird watching.

b)

Visiting historical museums and art galleries

c)

Scuba diving in the coral reefs

d)

Attending music festivals and concerts

68.

Explain the impact of tourism on the ecosystem of Serengeti National Park.

a)

Tourism only benefits the ecosystem of Serengeti National Park

b)

Tourism has no impact on the ecosystem of Serengeti National Park

c)

Tourism leads to the extinction of wildlife in Serengeti National Park

d)

There is habitat destruction, pollution, and disturbance to wildlife. However, tourism also provides funding for conservation efforts and raises awareness about the importance of protecting the ecosystem.

69.

How does the government of Tanzania support the conservation efforts in Serengeti National Park?

a)

The government of Tanzania does not support conservation efforts in Serengeti National Park

b)

through the allocation of funds, enforcement of regulations, and collaboration with international organizations and local communities.

c)

only through awareness campaigns

d)

by allowing unrestricted hunting

70.

What is the definition of a keystone species?

a)

A species that has a large impact on its habitat

b)

A species that is at the top of the food chain

c)

A species that is endangered

d)

A species that is found in Yellowstone National Park

71.

What happened to the grey wolf population in Yellowstone National Park in the early 1930s?

a)

Their numbers increased significantly

b)

Their numbers remained stable

c)

Their numbers dropped to zero

d)

Their numbers doubled

72.

This image is an example of a _______

a)

Zombie Fire

b)

Forest Fire

c)

Camp Fire

d)

Vampire Fire

73.

What is released during a zombie fire or forest fire?

a)

Large amounts of Carbon Monoxide

b)

Large amounts of Nitrogen

c)

Large amounts of Oxygen

d)

Large amounts of Carbon Dioxide

74.

What is burning in a zombie fire?

a)

trash

b)

wood

c)

peat

d)

snow

75.

How do Zombie Fires affect the atmosphere?

a)

They increase the amount of smoke and CO2 in the air

b)

They make the atmosphere thicker

c)

They reduce the amount of clouds in the atmosphere

d)

They increase the amount of clouds in the atmosphere

76.

Models are used to better understand a complex thing.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

_________________ is something that scientists use to represent an idea or explanation.

a)

A question

b)

A claim

c)

A model

d)

A theory

78.

Which of these is not a model?

a)
b)
c)
d)
79.

Which is a limitation of Scientific Models discussed in the video?

a)

things that make the model not accurate

b)

no model can possibly explain every detail of scientific phenomena

c)

sometimes oversimplied

d)

All of the above answers are correct.

80.

You use this type of graph when percentages are involved

a)

pie or circle graph

b)

bar graph

c)

line graph

81.

You use this type of graph when you are comparing part to another part.

a)

pie or circle graph

b)

bar graph

c)

line graph

82.

You use this type of graph when comparing a change over the course of time

a)

pie or circle graph

b)

bar graph

c)

line graph