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Unit 9 Practice Test

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

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Class
Date
1.

Salt water is an abundant resource but unusable for irrigation and drinking. As demands on freshwater sources increase, the use of desalination processes to remove salt from ocean water is increasing. A concern of desalinating water is the large amounts of recovered salts that are returned to the ocean. Which of the following describes the most likely impact of desalination on the surrounding ocean environment?

a)

Nonrenewable resources in the ocean environment would become scarce and upset biodiversity.

b)

Increased levels of salts and minerals in the ocean would result in over-harvesting.

c)

Methane gas would pollute the ocean environment as shoreline organisms begin to die and decay.

d)

Changes in ocean salt levels would cause a decrease of biodiversity

2.

A community is concerned about the water quality of a nearby lake. Increased sedimentation in the lake is endangering the native habitat. The increased sedimentation is most likely caused by which of the following?

a)

construction of homes along the lake

b)

the amount of fish in the lake

c)

the amount of sunlight on the lake

d)

trees planted along the shore of the lake

3.

A strip mining company wants to lease some land that is currently part of a national park. They promise to reclaim the land should any minerals be mined from the area, and they are willing to pay top dollar for the rights. As an ecologist, what factors would you raise with the local government?

a)

the increased traffic in the area

b)

the new jobs that would be created

c)

management of the land after the company leaves

d)

the threat to local biodiversity

4.

The presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that

a)

ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium.

b)

recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.

c)

natural processes can alter ecosystem stability.

d)

direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.

5.
DDT and other pesticides used over 50 years ago are still affecting the environment today. Scientists have found these substances in recent glacier runoff. Glacier runoff occurs during the summer, when precipitation that has fallen on glaciers during the winter is released. Ice layers from existing glaciers have been analyzed. The results of this analysis show that the concentrations of DDT and other pesticides were highest about 10 years after the use of these substances was banned. This information shows that
a)
DDT and other pesticides cause glacier runoff during the summer.
b)
it takes humans over 50 years to analyze a glacier.
c)
precipitation helps to break down pesticides.
d)
the decision of one human generation may have an impact on future generations.
6.
How do invasive plants damage the environment?
a)
Compete with native species
b)
Change plant community
c)
Alter diversity
d)
All of these
7.

Which of these is one cause of deforestation?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Buying a Christmas tree during the holidays

c)

Overbreeding birds in the wild

d)

Cutting down the tree in your backyard

8.
Why are fossil fuels a nonrenewable resource? 
a)
they take millions of years to replace 
b)
they can be used over and over again
c)
they are used to heat and light homes 
d)
they cause air and water pollution 
9.
Which group includes ALL renewable resources?
a)
Coal, trees, water, oil
b)
Water, wind, sun, plants
c)
Minerals, sun, natural gas, water
10.
Sustainable means
a)
using a lot of energy
b)
being able to last for a long time by creating as much as you use
c)
Being able to cause a stain
11.

Which of these are cons of non-renewable resources such as burning of fossil fuels?

a)

harm to the environment

b)

pollution

c)

loss of biodiversity

d)

gain of biodiversity

12.

Salinity refers to

a)

how many plants are in the water

b)

how many organisms live in the water

c)

how much salt in is water

13.

All are freshwater ecosystems except

a)

pond

b)

lakes

c)

estuary

d)

rivers

14.
The bottom region of oceans and bodies of fresh water is 
a)
Benthos
b)
Benthic Zone
c)
Limnetic Zone
d)
Nekton
15.
Which is NOT example of freshwater ecosystems
a)
Coral Reef
b)
Lake
c)
Pond
d)
Stream
16.

Aquatic life is abundant, diverse, and full of sunlight at which zone?

a)

photic zone

b)

benthic zone

c)

aphotic zone

17.

What are some factors that determine where an organism lives in an aquatic ecosystem?

a)

Temperature

b)

Rent cost

c)

Sunlight

d)

Clout

e)

Amount of O2

18.

Which zone in this pond would be classified as benthic?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

19.

Of the three zones in the pond shown, which would you expect to see little or no photosynthesis, and a greater population of decomposers?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

20.

Which zone in the pond would you expect the greatest amount of biological diversity?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

21.

This is the most productive ecosystem in the ocean. It is formed as the result of a tiny animal and algae living in a mutualistic relationship.

a)

Mudflat

b)

Sandy shore

c)

Rocky shore

d)

Coral reef

22.

Where would coral reefs be found based on the following needs: photosynthesis and high salinity?

a)

deep ponds

b)

photic zones of lakes

c)

photic zones of oceans

d)

aphotic zone of oceans

e)

aphotic zone of lakes

23.

What are the main differences between rivers and lakes?

a)

Rivers are flowing and have more nutrients than lakes

b)

Rivers are still and have more oxygen than lakes

c)

Rivers are flowing and have less nutrients than lakes

d)

Rivers are still and have less oxygen than lakes

24.

Planktons are protists (animal-like organisms) with lots of variety. Some are phytoplanktons and are able to make their own food through photosynthesis. Which trophic level would phytoplanktons occupy in a food chain with 4 members? Why?

a)

3rd level, they are omnivores

b)

2nd level, they are herbivores

c)

1st level, they are producers

d)

4th level, they are decomposers

25.

This is an American eel. It lives in freshwater. Due to habitat destruction, it was forced to migrate into the ocean. On immediate arrival, the eel will have which problem?

a)

It will swell because it is placed in a low-salinity environment that will act as a hypotonic solution. Some water from outside the eel will move inside, leading to a swollen fish.

b)

It will shrivel because it is placed in a high-salinity environment that will act as a hypertonic solution. Some water from inside the eel will move outside, leading to a shriveled fish.

26.

Natural disturbances, such as fires or hurricanes, can result in

a)

A.parasitism.

b)

B.competition.

c)

C.commensalism.

d)

D.succession.

27.

The end result of ecological succession is usually a(n)

a)

A.land biome.

b)

B.aquatic biome.

c)

C.unstable community.

d)

D.climax community.

28.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of ecological succession?

a)

A. fire

b)

B. flood

c)

C. earthquake

d)

D. change of season

29.

. Which of the following is an example of primary succession?

a)

A.lichens growing on rocks following a volcanic eruption

b)

B.grasses growing after a forest fire

c)

C.oak trees replacing pine trees in a forest

d)

D. non-native species introduced into a climax community

30.

How is primary succession different from secondary succession?

a)

Primary succession starts with soil.

b)

Secondary succession start with bare rock.

c)

Primary succession starts with bare rock, with lichens and moss.

d)

Fire is an example of primary succession.

31.

A volcano in a mountainous, wooded region erupts, spewing tons of ash and destroying the forested area around the volcano. If the volcano remains dormant during

the next 1000 years, what will probably happen?

a)

The area will be repopulated by trees, eventually becoming a

forest again.

b)

The mountains will erode and remain without life.

c)

The area will remain unchanged, covered by volcanic ash.

d)

The area will turn into a completely different habitat, such as

desert of plains.

32.

How has the invasion of pythons effected the everglades ecosystem in terms of species numbers?

a)

The pythons could upset the territorial boundaries of native organisms.

b)

The pythons could adapt to overcome diseases common to native snakes.

c)

The pythons could prey on native organisms and cause native populations to decline.

d)

The pythons could begin to interbreed with native snakes and produce a more successful species.

33.

Which of the following best

describes biodiversity

a)

A. a diverse Biology class

b)

B. variety of all life on earth

c)

C. a variety of plants

d)

D. a variety of animals

34.

Abandoned railroad tracks are overgrown with weeds. Ten years later there are small aspen trees growing in the middle of the tracks. This change is an example of:

a)

Primary succession

b)

Biological evolution

c)

Secondary succession

d)

Heterotrophic nutrition

35.
All the organisms of the same species that live in the same area are called a ______.
a)
Group
b)
Population
c)
Herd
d)
Cluster
36.

A factor or factors that can affect species distribution is/are ____.

a)

Predation

b)

Disease

c)

Competition

d)

All of the above

37.
Populations of different species in a particular area make up a community. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
38.
The average number of individuals per unit of area or volume is called ______.
a)
Population size
b)
Population systematics
c)
Population density
d)
Population distribution
39.
If birth rate plus immigration exceeds death rate plus emigration, a population _______.
a)
grows
b)
declines
c)
stays the same
d)
none of the above
40.
The ______ rate of a population is the change in the population size per member of the population per unit of time.
a)
death
b)
growth
c)
birth
d)
logistic
41.
Emigration is the movement of individuals ______ a population.
a)
into
b)
out of
42.
Predation is the relationship in which members of one species consume members of another species.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
All biomes have populations of interacting species.
a)
True 
b)
False
44.
The lion is the natural predator of the zebra. If the zebra population drops, the lion population will most likely
a)
drop
b)
thrive
c)
be unaffected
d)
decrease, then increase exponentially
45.
_______ is a relationship between organisms that strive for the same limited resources
a)
Predation
b)
Competition
c)
Carrying capacity
d)
Parasitism
46.
Organisms may compete for which of the following resources?
a)
mates
b)
food
c)
territory
d)
all of the above
47.
The maximum number of individuals that a particular environment can support is called _______.
a)
community
b)
survivorship
c)
biotic potential
d)
carrying capacity
48.
Under ideal conditions with unlimited resources, a population will have ________.
a)
linguistic growth
b)
experimental growth
c)
exponential growth
d)
logistic growth
49.
If you increase the population size and decrease the area the population lives in, the population density will become
a)
less dense
b)
more dense
c)
be unaffected
50.
As resources become less available, the growth of a population slows or stops. This is called ________.
a)
biotic potential
b)
exponential growth
c)
logistic growth
d)
survival of the fittest
51.
Abiotic factors include all living organisms within an ecosystem
a)
True
b)
False
52.

Select all density-independent factors

a)

temperature

b)

fire

c)

flood

d)

disease

53.

Select all density-dependent factors

a)

parasitism

b)

fire

c)

flood

d)

disease

e)

mutualism