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Organisms and Environments Focus

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 5hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When people run long distances, their muscles require increased amounts of oxygen. Which system is responsible for carrying this oxygen to the muscles?

a)

Nervous

b)

Respiratory

c)

Digestive

d)

Circulatory

2.

The types of small organisms that live on the bottom of streams can be good indicators of water pollution. The table below groups some organisms by their tolerance of pollution. A certain stream that was historically clear and clean has become increasingly polluted with fertilizer waste over the years. Which of these describes a likely result of this pollution?

a)

Mayflies that were previously abundant are no longer present in the stream.

b)

Stone flies and midges thrive and compete for the same food source.

c)

Large numbers of crayfish have suddenly died.

d)

Riffle beetles have become more abundant in the stream.

3.

The food webs below model relationships among the organisms in two ecosystems. Which ecosystem would be more likely to survive if a disease killed the grasses?

a)

The forest ecosystem, because most of the animals can eat other organisms

b)

The grassland ecosystem, because several predators compete for food

c)

The forest ecosystem, because it has three top predators

d)

The grassland ecosystem, because it has many herbivores

4.

The non-living part of an ecosystem (8.11A)

a)

Ocean

b)

Lava Flow

c)

Birds

d)

Abiotic

5.

The living part of an ecosystem (8.11A)

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

c)

Mother Earth

d)

Flowers

6.

A man made, underwater structure that promotes the growth of reef dwelling aquatic organisms. (8.11C)

a)

Corral reefs

b)

Artificial reefs

c)

organisms

d)

food

7.

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor? (8.11A)

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

c)

Bacteria

d)

Sun

8.

A biotic factor is ... (8.11A)

a)

something that is living or once lived

b)

something that was never alive

c)

something that is living and then died

d)

something that is dead

9.

Which of the following do organisms compete for? (8.11A)

a)

Food

b)

Water

c)

Shelter

d)

Space

e)

All of them

10.

Natural disasters are examples of ________ ecological change (8.11B).

a)

long-term

b)

short-terrm

c)

no-term

11.

Climate change and plate tectonics are examples of _____ environmental change (8.11B).

a)

long-term

b)

short-term

c)

no-term

12.

What are the abiotic factors in this image? (8.11A)

a)

water, sunlight, dirt, air

b)

birds and plants

c)

water, plants, and birds

13.

What are the biotic factors in this image? (8.11A)

a)

sunlight, elephants, and grasses

b)

sunlight, water, and air

c)

elephants, plants, trees

14.

Is a dead fern biotic or abiotic? (8.11A)

a)

biotic

b)

abiotic

15.

A company purchased a large forest and cut the trees for lumber. Sunlight which had not reached the forest floor before was now very bright on the bare ground. Holly ferns began to grow rapidly because of increased access to light and moisture.Which population of organisms would be in direct competition with the Holly ferns for the same resources?

a)

Spotted owls

b)

Squirrels

c)

Hawks

d)

Wildflowers

16.

Which organisms are in competition for the same food source?

a)

Fox and owl

b)

Spider and fly

c)

Rabbit and mouse

d)

Deer and owl

17.

The graph below shows the range of water conditions preferred by three species of fish in an Ozark stream.


Water with which of these conditions would cause the most competition for resources among all three species of fish?

a)

Very cold, very clear, and very fast

b)

Very warm, very clear, and very slow

c)

Mild temperatures, some suspended particles, flows very fast

d)

Mild temperatures, some suspended particles, flows at a medium speed

18.

Black walnut trees produce a nontoxic chemical that becomes highly toxic when it is exposed to air or soil. How does this chemical help black walnut trees compete with plants growing nearby?

a)

By attracting herbivores to the other plants

b)

By suppressing the growth of the other plants

c)

By increasing the photosynthesis rates in the other plants

d)

By limiting the amount of water available to the other plants

19.

Copper compounds are used in large amounts to control the growth of algae and other aquatic plants. Copper interferes with photosynthesis in these organisms. What would be the most likely result of an accidental spill of these compounds in an aquatic environment?

a)

The fish would grow larger than usual.

b)

The zooplankton population would increase.

c)

The plants would increase in size but decrease in number

d)

The plant populations would be reduced.

20.

In Austin, Texas, a well-known salamander inhabits the waters of the spring outflows of Barton Springs. This is the perfect habitat for the Barton Springs salamander since it thrives in fresh and pure continuous flowing water. They may inhabit underground or surface environments. They have been observed in water, under and among rocks and gravel, as well as within plants and algae. They consume small aquatic organisms.


What is the most likely way that humans could have a damaging impact on the Barton Springs salamander?

a)

Polluting the water

b)

Floating down the river

c)

Adding new water vegetation

d)

Adding new crustaceans

21.

Fossils of tropical plants and animals can be found buried in limestone rock in the North Texas area. These plants and animals are no longer found in this region.What is the most likely cause of the disappearance of these tropical plants and animals?

a)

Earthquakes and volcanoes destroyed all the tropical plants and animals.

b)

Tropical animals ate all the tropical plants and everything died out.

c)

Air pollution and acid rain killed off all the tropical plants and animals.

d)

The climate in that area is different today than when tropical plants and animals lived there.

22.

Which of the following describes a consequence of overfishing our ocean ecosystem?

a)

Removal of invasive species

b)

Ocean food webs can become imbalanced

c)

Increased dissolved oxygen concentration

d)

Fishing vessels cause water to warm up

23.

A fire caused by lightening destroyed the forest shown above in this picture. What will most likely happen to the birds that lived in this forest?

a)

they will fly to another forest or die

b)

they will change the type of shelter they use

c)

they will change what they normally eat

d)

they will adapt by living on the ground

24.

Whitetip reef sharks spend most of the day lying on the ocean floor. While remaining still, these sharks pump water across their gills.


The movement of water across their gills is necessary for -

a)

staying cool

b)

accessing food

c)

obtaining oxygen

d)

avoiding predators

25.

The strangler fig is a vine that starts out as a seed in the tree canopy of the rain forest. It drops its roots down from the canopy to the forest floor.


By sprouting in the rain-forest canopy, the strangler fig seedling is exposed to more —

a)

sunlight

b)

soil

c)

nutrients

d)

consumers

26.

A Cross Timbers rancher is concerned about competition between the ranch animals and the deer. Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed deer?

a)

Cattle that eat grass and feed

b)

Goats that eat weeds and shrubs

c)

Turkeys that eat seeds and fruit

d)

Hogs that eat fruit, seeds, and feed

27.

The graph below shows the percent of seeds from two plant species that sprout when grown in water containing different amounts of salt.


Which of the following best summarizes the effect of saltwater on these plant species?

a)

Species 1 can sprout only in freshwater, and Species 2 can sprout only in saltwater.

b)

Both species can sprout n freshwater and saltwater, but Species 2 can sprout in a higher salt concentration than Species 1.

c)

Both species need salt in their water, but Species 2 needs more salt than Species 1.

d)

Species 1 can sprout only in water with a low salt concentration, but Species 2 is not affected by the salt concentration.

28.

(8.11B) The Couch's spadefoot lives in Texas and his the characteristics listed below.

The Couch's spadefoot is adapted to a certain type of environment. Which of these resources is most likely scarce in this environment?

a)

Soil

b)

Sunlight

c)

Water

d)

Oxygen

29.

A student places a plant in a dark room next to a growth lamp, while providing sufficient water and nutrients to ensure the plant’s growth and survival. The plant will likely respond by -

a)

bending towards the lamp

b)

shedding all of its leaves

c)

increasing its rate of photosynthesis

d)

wilting and eventually dying

30.

A student drew the picture of a human body system shown below. The student labeled some of the organs of the system.

The main function of this human body system is to -

a)

chew food as it enters the mouth

b)

trap particles that enter the nose

c)

sense odors in the environment

d)

exchange gases with the environment

31.

When people run long distances, their muscles require increased amounts of oxygen. Which system is responsible for carrying this oxygen to the muscles?

a)

respiratory

b)

circulatory

c)

digestive

d)

nervous

32.

The red blood cells are a type of blood vessel that

a)

form blood clots

b)

help fight away infection

c)

carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste to all parts of the body

d)

work with melanin to control energy being release from cells using glucose

33.

Which body system filters water and removes waste from the blood?

a)

Excretory system

b)

Endocrine system

c)

Digestive system

d)

Integumentary system

34.

A student drew an illustration of a human body system as shown. The student labeled the main organ as Organ A. The main function of this human body system is to –

a)

keep blood, oxygen and nutrients flowing through our body.

b)

remove waste products from the human body.

c)

attack foreign substances with the human body.

d)

help blood clot.

35.

Which body system converts food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients?

a)

Digestive system

b)

Excretory system

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Muscular system

36.

Plant and animal cells contain many organelles that perform functions required for life. How many organelles listed do plant and animal cells have in common?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

5

d)

4

37.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of cell theory?

a)

Cells are the simplest unit within living organisms.

b)

Large animals contain large cells; small animals contain small cells.

c)

New cells are the result of other cells dividing.

d)

All living things are composed of one or more cells.

38.

Which list of characteristics describe organisms classified as ANIMALS?

a)

Unicellular, prokaryotic, autotrophic

b)

Multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophic

c)

Unicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophic

d)

Multicellular, eukaryotic, autotrophic

39.
Using this dichotomous key, identity the name of the circled fish.
a)
band-tail puffer
b)
spotted goat fish
c)
peacock flounder
d)
trumpet fish
40.
A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?
a)
Juniper
b)
Pine
c)
Spruce
d)
Fir
41.
Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J.
a)
peacock flounder
b)
band-tail puffer
c)
trumpet fish
d)
spotted goat fish
42.

What is the function of the muscular system?

a)

The function is movement of the body through muscles

b)

The function is to get rid of waste

c)

The function is to process food for nutrients and energy

d)

The function is to protect you against disease

43.

What is the function of the immune system?

a)

To digest food

b)

To fight against pathogens and diseases

c)

To help you breathe

d)

To remove waste from the body

44.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

Controls all parts of the body; sends signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings

b)

What happens when you get nervous to do something

c)

To fight off diseases

d)

To carry oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body

45.

How do the body systems work together when you accidentally touch a hot pan?

a)

The cardiovascular/circulatory system sends signals to your hand to move it, and your nervous system moves your hand

b)

The nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) send a signal to your hand to move it, and your muscular system causes your hand to move

c)

The digestive system moves your hand, and the cardiovascular/circulatory system sends signals to your hand

d)

The nervous system causes your hand to move, and the muscular system breaks down nutrients for your muscles to move

46.

The human body must maintain a body temperature of 98.6 F, a blood oxygen saturation level of 95-100%, and a blood pH between 7.35-7.45. If the body maintains a balance... what is this called?

a)

stimulus

b)

fight or flight

c)

homeostasis

d)

response

47.

When an animal is infected with a virus, the body responds by creating conditions that are not favorable for the virus. It does this by -

a)

inhibiting the sense of balance

b)

creating a sensation of hunger

c)

raising the core body temperature

d)

all of the above

48.
Bacteria is what kind of cell?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
49.
What kind of cell is this?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
50.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
d)
Animal
51.
Type of cell shown?
a)
Bacterial
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Eukaryotic
d)
Red blood 
52.
A large fluid-filled vesicle located in the cytoplasm of a plant cell; stores water, enzymes, and waste; keeps toxic wastes away from the rest of the cell.
a)
Lysosome
b)
Vacuole
c)
Flagella
d)
Centrioles
53.
This is a rigid structure that give plant cell protection support and shape; it is made of cellulose
a)
Cell membrane
b)
Cell wall
c)
Vacuole
d)
Endoplasmic reticulum
54.

Which of the below labels would be most suitable for the blank in the diagram?

a)

Tissue

b)

Eukaryotes

c)

Organelles

d)

Bacteria

55.

Which cell types do not have a nucleus in the diagram?

a)

1 only

b)

3 and 4 only

c)

2 only

d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

56.

Which structures are not found in animal cells?

a)

cell wall and cell membrane

b)

chloroplasts and cell wall

c)

nucleus and Golgi apparatus

d)

centrioles and lysosomes

57.
Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.
a)
behavior
b)
learned trait
c)
inherited trait
d)
function
58.

Traits are passed down from parents to _____________.

a)

inherit

b)

trait

c)

parent

d)

child

59.
Which characteristic is inherited?
a)
hair color
b)
sleeping late
c)
enjoying hiking
d)
loving to read
60.
Which is an example of an inherited trait? 
a)
Reading
b)
Speaking Spanish
c)
Having stripes
d)
Throwing a baseball 
61.

Look at the picture.

A bird knowing how to build a nest.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

62.

Look at the picture.

A dog that sits when told to.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

63.
Sexual reproduction requires _____ parents and asexual reproduction requires ___ parents
a)
1,1
b)
2,2
c)
2,1
d)
1,2 
64.
An acquired trait means _________.
a)
your sister gave it to you
b)
it is learned or happened after birth
c)
you are a squire for the king
d)
your parents gave it to you
65.
When a starfish grows a new body off a broken arm, what kind of reproduction is this?
a)
Sexual
b)
Differentiation
c)
Asexual 
d)
Specialization