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Env. Systems CA1 Fall 2020 Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of having a control in an experiment?

a)

To add one more variable to examine

b)

It allows experimenter to see if the experiment actually works.

c)

To allow more time in the experiment.

d)

All of the above

2.

How many variables can you change during an experiment at a time?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

Why are correlations important in Science?

a)

It allows experimenter to predict what will happen based on other known facts.

b)

It allows experimenter to add another variable to the experiment.

c)

It allows experimenter to come to a definite conclusion.

d)

None of the above

4.

What is the name of the biggest carbon reservoir on Earth?

a)

Gneiss

b)

Shale

c)

Granite

d)

Limestone

5.

Which of the following is NOT part of the nitrogen cycle?

a)

Nitrogen fixing bacteria

b)

Nitrates

c)

Ammonia

d)

Nitrogen trapped inside rocks

6.

How much nitrogen is found in the atmosphere on Earth?

a)

18 percent

b)

21 percent

c)

50 percent

d)

78 percent

7.

True or False: Consumers get their energy directly from the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which of the following organisms are responsible for converting nitrogen gas into other usable organic compounds?

a)

Fungi

b)

Plants

c)

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

d)

Animals

9.

Where do producers get their carbon from?

a)

Soil

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

Animals

10.

Where are fossil fuels located?

a)

On Earth's surface

b)

Trapped beneath Earth's surface

c)

Under the Ocean floors

d)

All of the above

11.

Where would you find nitrogen fixing bacteria inside a plant?

a)

Leaves

b)

Stems

c)

Flowers

d)

Roots

12.

How is energy stored in living organisms?

a)

proteins and DNA

b)

DNA and RNA

c)

Carbohydrates and proteins

d)

Lipids (fats) and carbohydrates

13.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

A conclusion to the experiment.

b)

A testable statement.

c)

A set of instructions for your experiment.

d)

None of the above

14.

What is a prediction

a)

A testable statement.

b)

A logical explanation as to what is going to happen

c)

The procedure of an experiment.

d)

All of the above

15.

Organisms that are able to break down organic material are known as--

a)

Animals

b)

Plants

c)

Decomposers

d)

Humans

16.

The evidence of excessive use of fertilizer can be seeing when --

a)

There is a delicate balance in algae growth.

b)

There is no algae growing in an ecosystem.

c)

There is an overgrowth of algae known as algal bloom.

d)

None of the above