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Bio Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Non-living factor that affects an ecosystem
a)
biotic factor
b)
abiotic factor
c)
food chain 
d)
biome
2.

What percentage of energy is passed on to the next trophic level?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

50%

d)

90%

3.

The living parts of an ecosystem

a)

Biotic factors

b)

Abiotic factors

c)

Mother Earth

d)

Flowers

4.

What is a producer?

a)

an organism that gets energy from eating other organisms

b)

an organism that uses sunlight or photosynthesis to make its own food

c)

an organism that gets energy from eating dead organisms, non-living material or waste

5.

An organism that gets energy from eating other organisms is a ______________.

a)

producer

b)

consumer

c)

decomposer

d)

prey

6.
Organisms that obtains its energy from abiotic sources, such as sunlight or inorganic chemicals
a)
Autotroph
b)
Heterotroph
c)
Omnivore
d)
Carnivore
7.

A bee receives nectar from a flower and carries the pollen to other flowers:

a)

predation

b)

parasitism

c)

mutualism

d)

commensalism

8.

Mistletoe grows and spreads on trees, taking their nutrients:

a)

predation

b)

parasitism

c)

mutualism

d)

commensalism

9.

What would be a good example of a primary consumer?

a)

carnivore

b)

detrivore

c)

decomposer

d)

herbivore

10.

Barnacles do not affect whales as they grow, but receive the benefit of a food source. This is

a)

parasitism

b)

mutualism

c)

commensalism

d)

neutralism

11.
What is a herbivore?
a)
an animal that gets energy from eating other animals
b)
an organism that gets energy from eating only plants
c)
an animal that gets energy by eating both plants and other animals
d)
an animal that eats only herbs
12.
What is a carnivore?
a)
an animal that gets energy by eating other animals
b)
An animal that gets energy by eating only plants
c)
an animal that gets energy by eating both plants and animals
d)
an animal that makes its own energy through photosynthesis
13.

One species benefits, the other species is harmed

a)

symbiosis

b)

parasitism

c)

mutualism

d)

commensalism

14.

Both species benefit

a)

symbiosis

b)

parasitism

c)

mutualism

d)

commensalism

15.

The most energy available for use is

a)

at the top of the energy pyramid

b)

at the bottom of the energy pyramid

c)

In the primary consumers

d)

In the tertiary consumer

16.

A simple one-directional model that shows the sequence of feeding relationships and energy flow from one organism to another.

a)

Food web

b)

Food chain

c)

Energy Pyramid

d)

Trophic level

17.

A complex model of feeding relationships that shows the direction of energy flow from many organisms in an ecosystem.

a)

Population

b)

Trophic level

c)

Food chain

d)

Food web

18.

An abiotic factor in the environment is

a)

water

b)

sunlight

c)

rocks

d)

all of these

19.

Identify all abiotic factors.

a)

sunlight

b)

bacteria

c)

wind

d)

oak tree

e)

temperature

20.

Organism that consumes producers (plants).

a)

Herbivore

b)

Carnivore

c)

Detritivore

d)

Decomposer

21.

Another name for a consumer

a)

autotroph

b)

heterotroph

c)

generalist

d)

specialist

22.

What type of organism can make its own food?

a)

A producer (an autotroph)

b)

A consumer (a heterotroph)

c)

A decomposer

d)

All of the above

23.

Living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem are called _____________________ _________________.

a)

Limiting Factors

b)

Abiotic Factors

c)

Carrying Capacity

d)

Biotic Factors

24.

The largest number of individuals of the same species that an area can support is its________________________________ _____________________________________.

a)

Limiting Factor

b)

Carrying Capacity

c)

Abiotic Factor

d)

Biotic Factor

25.

The _____________________________ ____________________________ limits the number of individuals that can live in an ecosystem.

a)

Limiting Factor

b)

Carrying Capacity

c)

Abiotic Factor

d)

Biotic Factor

26.

Is a fern biotic or abiotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

27.

Is a volcano biotic or abiotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

28.

Is a deer biotic or abiotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

29.

Is an elephant biotic or abiotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

30.

Is a mushroom biotic or abiotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

31.

Is weather abiotic or biotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

32.

Emigration is

a)

the movement out of an area

b)

the movement into an area

c)

movement in and out of an area

d)

migration

33.

Why don't populations grow indefinitely?

a)

limiting factors

b)

only biotic factors

c)

only abiotic factors

d)

none of the above

34.

What is an example of a density-independent (Abiotic) limiting factor?

a)

food

b)

parasites

c)

disease

d)

pollution

35.

Parasites, disease, predators, are examples of what type of limiting factors?

a)

density dependent (biotic)

b)

density independent (abiotic)

c)

survivorship

d)

population density

36.

What is the carrying capacity mean?

a)

The number of individuals an area can carry/sustain

b)

the number of births

c)

The number of deaths an area has

d)

not sure

37.

Immigration is ...

a)

the movement into an area

b)

The movement out of an area

c)

The number of individuals per unit area

d)

exponential graph

38.

Which of the following is a limiting factor? Choose all that apply.

a)

The amount of food in an ecosystem

b)

The amount of water in an ecosystem

c)

The amount of shelter in an ecosystem

d)

The amount of space in an ecosystem

39.

Which of the following are density dependent factors?

a)

competition for resources

b)

predation

c)

disease

d)

natural disasters

40.

Which of the following are examples of a density independent factors?

a)

forest fire

b)

seasonal cycles

c)

storms

d)

disease

41.
What is the carrying capacity of the following graph?
a)

1.5 million

b)

1.75 million

c)

1.25 million

d)

1.3 million

42.
This organelle acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it, but not others. 
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Vacuole
43.
Where is the genetic material found in the cell? 
a)

Lysosome

b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast
44.

Organelles where photosynthesis occurs, are green due to chlorophyll pigment found in them.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

45.

The powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP ( energy production ) and cellular respiration in plants and animals.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles

46.

Saclike structures that store materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Organelles

d)

Vacuoles

47.
This organelle helps plants keep their rigid structure. 
a)
Cell wall
b)
Cell membrane
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Nucleus
48.

What organelle is associated with the production of proteins during protein synthesis?

a)

nucleus

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

cell membrane

49.
Sorts and packages materials and moves them  OUT of the cell.
a)
cell membrane
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
golgi bodies
d)
vacuole
50.

The function of the smooth ER is to:

a)

Make proteins

b)

Make lipids

c)

Make carbohydrates

d)

Make nucleic acids

51.

The function of the rough ER is to:

a)

Produce and folding lipids

b)

Produce and folding proteins

c)

Produce and folding carbohydrates

d)

Produce and folding Nucleic acids

52.

Where is DNA found in a Eukaryotic Cell?

a)

No specific location (Scattered around the cell)

b)

Inside of the Chloroplast

c)

Inside of the cell membrane

d)

Inside of the nucleus

53.
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
a)
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
b)
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
c)
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
d)
There is no difference.
54.
Animal and Plant cells are both this type of cell.
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
55.

What is #1 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

decomposition

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

56.

What is #2 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

decomposition

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

57.

What is #3 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

nutrition

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

58.

What is #4 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

decomposition

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

nutrition

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

59.

What is #5 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

decomposition

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

nutrition

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

60.

What is #6 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

decomposition

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

burning fossil fuels

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

61.

What is #7 in the Carbon Cycle picture?

a)

decomposition

b)

respiration

c)

deposition

d)

burning fossil fuels

e)

CO2CO_2  gas exchange

62.

What is #1 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

N2N_2  

nitrogen gas

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

nitrification

e)

denitrification

63.

What is #2 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

N2N_2  

nitrogen gas

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

bacteria nitrogen fixation

e)

denitrification

64.

What is #3 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

N2N_2  

nitrogen gas

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

bacteria nitrogen fixation

e)

denitrification

65.

What is #4 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

nitrification

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

bacteria nitrogen fixation

e)

denitrification

66.

What is #5 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

N2N_2  

nitrogen gas

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

bacteria nitrogen fixation

e)

denitrification

67.

What is #6 in the Nitrogen Cycle picture?

a)

nitrification

b)

NH3NH_3  

ammonia

c)

NO3 & NO2NO_3\ \&\ NO_2  nitrate & nitrite

d)

bacteria nitrogen fixation

e)

denitrification

68.

True or False- Bacteria fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into a form that plants can use.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The process where bacteria change usable nitrogen back into nitrogen gas (N2) to be released into the atmosphere is called…

a)

denitrification

b)

photosynthesis

c)

nitrogen fixation

d)

respiration

70.

Bacteria changing nitrogen gas (N2) into a form that can be used by plants is called…

a)

nitrogen fixation

b)

denitrification

c)

photosynthesis

d)

respiration

71.
Ramone wants to know: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
How far they kick the soccer ball
b)
who the person is
c)
how well they do on the math test
d)
Type of soccer ball.
72.
Angelina set 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)
Who set up the experiment (Ms. S, etc)
73.

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts? The flavor of ice cream is the....

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

74.

How does the amount of sunlight affect how many tulip flowers a plant grows? The sunlight is the...

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

75.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
76.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
77.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

78.

Which of the following is the label for the dependent variable?

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

79.

How much lysine would you find in a 200 g serving of rye? 

a)

600 mg

b)

1200 mg

c)

775 mg

d)

300 mg

80.

How much lysine would you find in a 100 g serving of rye? 

a)

600 mg

b)

1200 mg

c)

775 mg

d)

300 mg

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