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WorksheetsFinal Review Part #1: Ch. 1 to 6.2
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 5hrs 35mins
What parts("spheres") are included in the biosphere?
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
All the options are part of the biosphere
How much of the world is covered in Ocean water?
60%
30%
75%
2%
Which of the following is the smallest ocean?
Pacific
Artic
Indian
Atlantic
Where does underground water exist at?
Surface
Aquifers
Ice Caps
Oceans
Where is most freshwater found at on Earth?
Groundwater
Rivers
Lakes
Ice Caps and Glaciers
What does the Hydrosphere include?
Layers of Earth
Atmosphere
Water on or near Earth's Surface
The thickest layer of Earth(underground) is the_______.
The upper mantle is also known as the
Crust
Asthenosphere
Mesosphere
Core
The mostly solid, rocky part of Earth that extends from the center(core) to the surface(crust)
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
On which layer can we find the tectonic plates?
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Lower Mantle
Upper Mantle
What are the 2 main metals that exist in the Inner Core of the Earth?
Iron & Nickel
Nickel & Lead
Gold & Silver
Phosphorus & Zinc
The ozone layer is located in the______.
ionosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
In what layer of the atmosphere do weather conditions occur at?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.
Oxygen, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Oxygen
Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?
Planes fly in the ozone layer
It is made up of oxygen (O2)
It protects the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
It causes clouds to be created
What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere
How does the atmosphere keep Earth's temperature at which living things can survive?
the atmosphere doesn't affect the temperature on Earth
It acts as an insulator to prevent heat loss
It doesn't, it only protects us from UV radiation
During what time periods in history did humans alter their habitats?
hunter-gatherer
Industrial Revolution
agricultural revolution
All of the above
During the agricultural revolution,
A. plants and animals were domesticated
B. fossil fuel use increased.
C. human populations increased because there was more food available
D. Both (a) and (c)
Compared to developed nations, developing nations have
A. lower average incomes
B. slower-growing populations
C. greater personal wealth
D. diverse industrial economies
Which of the following choices describe a developed nation?
A. Slower population growth
B. People have higher incomes
C. Diverse Industrial economies
D. All the above describe a “developed nation”
Most of today’s environmental problems began during which period(s) in human history?
A. hunter-gatherer period
B. agricultural revolution
C. Industrial Revolution
D. None of the options
A(n) ______________ pollutant is a harmful material that cannot be broken down by natural processes. An example can be mercury or plastics.
A. Biodegradable
B. Non-Degradable
C. Effective
D. Diverse
What is a major goal of environmental science?
A. To allow more pollution to occur
B. To not stop deforestation
C. To understand and solve environmental problems
D. To destroy the environment for resources
What is the term that describes the measure of the energy released by an earthquake?
a. location of a wave.
b. frequency of a wave.
c. duration of an earthquake.
d. magnitude of an earthquake.
Without the greenhouse effect, Earth’s atmosphere would be _____ to support life.
a. too hot
b. too cold
c. too wet
d. lacking the oxygen
Which of the following is the layer of the ocean extending from the base of the thermocline to the bottom of the ocean?
a. surface layer
b. thermocline
c. deep zone
d. bottom zone
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?
People selectively breeding hamsters.
Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
What is the process in which populations CHANGE gradually over time?
evolution
species
variation
competition
What do you call a characteristic that allows an organism to survive in an environment?
variation
adaptation
selection
overproduction
According to the theory of natural selection, what will most likely happen to a species that lacks the variations necessary to adapt to a changing environment?
Mutate
Fossilize
Become extinct
Become dormant
A form of evolution where two species having a close ecological relationship evolve together such that one species adapts to changes in the other, thereby affecting each other's evolution.
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
coevolution
Fungi are important to an ecosystem as
Producers
Controllers
Decomposers
Regulators
A plant like protista is
paramecium
slime mold
algae
Bacteria and Archaebacteria are both prokaryotes. How do they differ to each other?
Bacteria inhabit extreme environment while Archaebacteria inhabit diverse environment.
Bacteria inhabit diverse environment while Archaebacteria inhabit extreme environment.
Both inhabit diverse environment.
Both inhabit extreme environment.
Which domain has a nucleus?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
Which of these nitrogen cycle processes converts atmospheric nitrogen to a soil form of nitrogen that is usable by plants?
nitrogen fixation
nitrification
denitrification
ammonification
assimilation
The final stage of ecological succession can typically be observed when evidence of a _____________________ is present.
Mature Tree Growth
Climax Community
Pioneer Community
housing community
Tropical Rainforests are located:
Near the South Pole
Near the Equator
Near the North Pole
Above the Tropic of Cancer
How many layers does a tropical rainforest have?
2
1
4
3
Taiga
Tundra
Desert
Temperate Rainforest
Which layer in the Tropical Rain Forests absorbs about 95% of sunlight from reaching the bottom?
emergent layer
canopy
understory
non of the options
All the following are characteristics of Temperate rain forests except which one?
The biome has cool humid weather and abundant rainfall.
The biome has lots of mosses, ferns, and lichens.
The soil is permanently frozen throughout the year.
The biome is found in places like Washington state
Some adaptations demonstrated by plants in tropical rain forests include:
a. trees with above ground roots called buttresses, which increase stability.
b. plants known as epiphytes use other plants for support and are in trees by the canopy
c. plants with tiny leaves located in the understory capture the most sunlight
d. Both A and B are correct
The main threat that Tropical Rain Forests have is what?
deforestation, excessive cutting of trees
a decrease in the average temperature at the equator
a decrease in rainfall at the equator
thinning of the soil
The taiga biome doesn’t receive high amounts of precipitation compared to the other forest biomes. Thus, taiga plants are adapted to conserve water. What is an example of a plant adaptation seen in a Taiga?
Needle-like leave shape of conifers to conserve water
wax coating on needle-like leaves to prevent water loss
Conifer needles cause soil to become acidic to prevent other plants from growing nearby that would take their water
All the options are examples of plant adaptions
