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EVS Unit I & II

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The layer or a set of layers of gases surrounding a planet is known as (a)  

2.

The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth or another planet occupied by living organisms is known as (a)  

3.

(a)   refers to using natural resources in a way that does not damage the environment

4.

Why is sustainable development important? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

to maintain economic growth by ensuring countries have enough resources to available for development

b)

to protect our natural environment by using natural resources wisely and minimising waste and pollution

c)

to help people and societies ensure a future for following generations

d)

to use our resources to whatever extent we need without any worry about the future

5.

Ecosystem is defined as

a)

the interaction between living and non-living components in an environment

b)

the interaction and interrelationship between all living organisms in a community

c)

the relationship between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere

6.

An ecosystem is the structural and functional unit of the (a)  

7.

Which of the following are examples of a temporary ecosystem?

a)

rainfed pond

b)

river

c)

field

8.

Terrestrial ecosystem falls under

a)

natural ecosystem

b)

aquatic ecosystem

c)

land ecosystem

d)

artificial ecosystem

9.

This is an example of what ecosystem? (Be specific)

(a)  

10.

This is an example of what ecosystem? (Be specific)

(a)  

11.

Which of the following are major components of the structure of an ecosystem?

a)

species component

b)

trophic organisation

c)

nutrients

12.

This is an example of a

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Decomposer

13.

Which of the following are examples of abiotic components of an ecosystem? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

wind

b)

temperature

c)

soil

d)

insect

e)

bacteria

14.

The biosphere with one of the harshest living conditions is the (a)  

15.

A cold desert is known as a (a)   desert

16.

Which of the following are similarities of both cold and hot deserts?

a)

Both get more than 50 inches of rain annually

b)

Dry air is found in both kinds of biomes

c)

They have ideal living conditions

d)

Plants and animals have adapted to survive in the conditions

17.

Anything that absorbs more carbon than it releases is called a _________ ________

(a)  

18.

There are many reasons why desert ecosystems are important. This is one of them. Identify which importance this image refers to

(a)  

19.

Unpredictable and uneven rainfall is an example of which abiotic component of desert ecosystems?

(a)  

20.

Man-made ecosystems are known as (a)   ecosystems