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Unit 8 8.11ABC

Total questions: 238

Worksheet time: 4hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A community of organisms and their abiotic, or non living, environment

a)

ecology

b)

ecosystem

c)

biocentrism

d)

biotic factor

2.

The study of the interactions of livng organisms with one another and with their environment

a)

ecology

b)

ecosystem

c)

biology

d)

philosophy

3.

An environmental factor that is not associated with the activities of living organisms

a)

biome

b)

biotic

c)

abiotoic

d)

parasitism

4.

An environmental factor that is associated with or results from the activites of living organisms.

a)

abiotic

b)

parasitism

c)

decomposer

d)

biotic

5.

a group of organisms of the same species that live ina specific geographical area.

a)

community

b)

population

c)

parasitism

d)

predator

6.

all of the populations of a species that live in the same habitat and interact with eachother

a)

community

b)

decomposer

c)

food web

d)

parasitism

7.

an organism that can make its own food by using energy from its surroundings

a)

consumer

b)

producer

c)

abiotic factor

d)

redshift

8.

an organism that gets energy by breaking down the remains of dead organisms or animal wastes and consuming or absorbing the nutrients

a)

consumer

b)

producer

c)

decomposer

d)

prey

9.

an organism that eats other organisms or organic matter

a)

consumer

b)

producer

c)

decomposer

d)

biologist

10.

an organism that kills and eats all or part of another organism

a)

food web

b)

consumer

c)

predator

d)

prey

11.

an organism that is killed and eaten by another organism

a)

predator

b)

prey

c)

decomposer

d)

biologist

12.

a diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem

a)

decomposition

b)

commensalism

c)

ecosystem

d)

food web

13.

a relationship between two species in which one species benefits from the other species which is harmed.

a)

parasitism

b)

commensaalism

c)

mutualism

d)

symbiotic

14.

a large region characterized by a specific type of climate and certain types of plant and animal communities

a)

population

b)

runoff

c)

estuary

d)

biome

15.

an area of land that is periodically underwater orwhhose soil contains a great deal of moisture

a)

wetland

b)

estuary

c)

biome

d)

population

16.

an area where fresh water mixes with salt water form the ocean

a)

biome

b)

estuary

c)

wetland

d)

food web

17.

precipitation that flows over the land and into streams and rivers

a)

estuary

b)

wetland

c)

runoff

d)

biome

18.

catching or removing from a population more organisms than the population can replace

a)

artificial reef

b)

parasitism

c)

biomes

d)

overharvesting

19.

a human-made structure that is built or placed underwater for the purpose of replacing depleted or of enhancing existing coral reef ecosystems

a)

estuary

b)

artificial reef

c)

overharvesting

d)

wetland

20.

What would be true if the rabbit population increased?

a)

The bacteria population will decrease

b)

The hawk population would increase

c)

There may be increases in wolves, hawks, and snakes.

d)

Grasshopper populations would increase

21.

What could be changed about the food web to make it more accurate?

a)

Remove bacteria because they are not in the forest

b)

Change arrows to go in opposite direction

c)

Show arrows going from all organisms to fungi and bacteria

d)

Draw arrows from the Sun to all organisms

22.

Prairie dogs live in complex tunnels underground and compete with other herbivores in the ecosystem. Which is the abiotic factor in this situation?

a)

Prairie dogs

b)

Underground habitat

c)

Other herbivores

d)

Grasses

23.

Which abiotic factor(s) do plants compete for in order to make their own food?

a)

water ONLY

b)

sunlight ONLY

c)

wind ONLY

d)

water AND sunlight

24.

Which is NOT an example of an abiotic factor?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Wind

c)

Fungi

d)

Water from a stream

25.

Which is a true statement?

a)

Biotic factors only rely on abiotic factors to survive.

b)

Abiotic factors include all living things in the ecosystem.

c)

Abiotic factors include sun, water, and plants.

d)

Biotic and abiotic factors are both necessary for a sustainable ecosystem.

26.

Which is the most likely outcome to the organisms in an ecosystem near the site of a nuclear disaster?

a)

Organisms could develop mutations in their DNA

b)

Animals will move to another location

c)

All animals will become extinct

d)

Animals will be impacted but plants will not

27.

What is the most likely adaptation for a rabbit population which once lived in the snow but now lives in shrubs and rocks due to increased global temperatures?

a)

They will see an increase in fur production

b)

They will become better swimmers

c)

They will grow longer ears

d)

Their coats will be darker

28.

Controlled forest fires are often used to clean up the underbrush of an ecosystem to promote a healthier ecosystem. How would they impact the organisms in the ecosystem?

a)

Organisms may have to temporarily move

b)

All organisms will die in the fire

c)

Only plants and trees will be impacted

d)

All organisms will increase in population in the first month after the fire

29.

How are phytoplankton similar to small trees?

a)

Both grow in soil

b)

Both conduct photosynthesis

c)

Both are about the same size

d)

Both are at the top of the food chain

30.

Which is MOST likely to happen if a large number of phytoplankton are killed from runoff entering the ocean?

a)

The number of zooplankton would increase

b)

The number of salmon would probably decrease

c)

The number of porpoises would probably stay the same

d)

The Sun would probably not emit as much energy

31.

What conclusion could you make based on the graph?

a)

Nitrogen is NOT a problem in the Gulf of Mexico

b)

Corn and soybeans are the only sources of Nitrogen pollution

c)

Most nitrogen pollution found in the Gulf comes from farming crops.

d)

Nitrogen that comes from the atmosphere is most harmful.

32.

Which relationship is true according to the food web?

a)

Phytoplankton prey on crayfish

b)

Flamingos are predators of crayfish

c)

Shrimp get nutrients from zooplankton

d)

Shrimp have three predators.

33.

How does biodiversity help an ecosystem?

a)

There are many types of foods if one becomes unavailable

b)

Organisms can move around a lot

c)

Organisms eating food will die and more will eat the food

34.

Trees grow taller to compete for -

a)

soil

b)

air

c)

sunlight

d)

good temperature range

35.
What does every food chain start with? (Even if it's not drawn or written there!)
a)
producers
b)
sun
c)
consumer
d)
decomposers
36.

The living part of an ecosystem (8.11A)

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

c)

Mother Earth

d)

Flowers

37.

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

a)

Ocean

b)

Lava Flow

c)

Birds

d)

Abiotic

38.

Where the better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring. (8.11B)

a)

Evolution

b)

Natural Selection

c)

Extinction

d)

Artifical Selection

39.

What human activity affects the environment in such a way that algae blooms increase? (8.11C)

a)

agriculture

b)

fertilizer run off increases nutrients in ground water

c)

people contaminating fresh water sources

d)

all of the above

40.

Who causes the most damage to coral reefs? (8.11C)

a)

Whales

b)

Fish

c)

Boats

d)

Humans

41.

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

42.

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

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

c)

Bacteria

d)

Sun

43.

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

44.

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

a)

Food

b)

Water

c)

Shelter

d)

Space

e)

All of them

45.

As resources increase, competition .... (8.11A)

a)

increases

b)

diminishes

c)

remains the same

46.

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

a)

long-term

b)

short-terrm

c)

no-term

47.

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

a)

long-term

b)

short-term

c)

no-term

48.

If organisms have to migrate or die, they are facing _____ environmental change (8.11B).

a)

no-term

b)

long-term

c)

short-term

49.

When organisms have to adapt or die, they are facing ____ environmental change (8.11B).

a)

short-term

b)

long-term

c)

no-term

50.

Which process is responsible for carrying fertilizers that have been applied to crops into bodies of water, such as a river? (8.11C)

a)

Runoff

b)

Evaporation

c)

Ocean Currents

d)

Tectonic Plate movement

51.

Coral reefs are endangered by ... (8.11C).

a)

climate change

b)

overfishing

c)

pollution

d)

all of the above

52.

Which of the following describes a negative consequence of commercial fishing? (8.11C)

a)

Removal of invasive species

b)

Ocean food webs become imbalanced

c)

Increased dissolved oxygen concentration

d)

Fishing vessels cause water to warm up

53.

Temperature, light, air, water, and soil are all _____ parts of the environment (8.11A)

a)

alive

b)

biotic

c)

abiotic

d)

living

54.

Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor? (8.11A)

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

55.

Is a fern an abiotic or biotic factor? (8.11A)

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

56.

Which of the following is not an abiotic factor? (8.11A)

a)

sun

b)

temperature

c)

soil

d)

grass

57.

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

a)

sunlight, elephants, and grasses

b)

sunlight, water, and air

c)

elephants, plants, trees

58.

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

a)

water, sunlight, dirt, air

b)

birds and plants

c)

water, plants, and birds

59.

A certain plant needs moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen,light, and minerals to survive. This scenario shows that this particular living organism depends on . (8.11A)

a)

Biotic and Abiotc Factors

b)

Biotic Factors

c)

Abiotic Factors

d)

None of the Above

60.

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

a)

biotic

b)

abiotic

61.

An eagle eats fish to get the energy it needs to survive. Where do you think the fish gets its energy?

4 lines
62.

Where does the energy in all food webs/chains begin?

a)

Sun

b)

Seeds

c)

Clover

d)

Rattlesnake

63.

Each organism listed below has a different role in the transfer of energy through an ecosystem

a)
1.

Producer

b)
2.

primary consumer

c)
3.

secondary consumer

d)
4.

tertiary consumer

e)
5.

decomposer

64.

All plants need sunlight to grow. Which plant would you expect to grow better in a field of tall grasses--a sunflower grows very tall, or a flower variety that grows low and close to the ground? Explain!!!

4 lines
65.

Which statement best explains a difference between Plant 1 and Plant 2?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

66.

Species Z can successfully share the same environment with the other plants shown becuase species Z absorbs water--

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

67.

Besides sunflower, there are other plant populations, like ​ (a)   , growing in this same field. Grass cannot reproduce with the ​ (b)   . However, they can interact with the sunflowers by ​ (c)   for water or sunlight.

Choose from the below words
grasses
sunflowers
competing
68.

Reorder the following from smallest to biggest. Use the picture if you need help.

a)

Individual

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Ecosystem

1)
2)
3)
4)
69.

-A population is a group of ​ (a)   of the same species that live and reproduce together.

-A community is made up of different ​ (b)   that interact with each other.

-An ecosystem consists of ​ (c)   interacting with the nonliving environment.

Choose from the below words
organisms
populations
communities
70.
Question Image

Match the following to biotic or abiotic

a)
1.

Abotic

b)
2.

Abiotic

c)
3.

Biotic

d)
4.

Biotic

e)
5.

Abiotic

71.

Immediately after a forest fire, the primary consumers in the area will compete most for which biotic factor?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

72.
Choose from the below words
73.

Which statement best describes one way sea anemones depend on clown fish for an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

74.

Plants compete for ​ (a)   factors such as light, good soil, space to grow, and water. They also compete to attract some ​ (b)   factors such as insects that pollinate them, and to avoid other, such as ​ (c)   that might eat them.

Choose from the below words
abiotic
biotic
animals
75.

Animals ​ (a)   with each other for ​ (b)   factors such as water and shelter. They compete for ​ (c)   factors such as other animals they eat. They also may compete to ​ (d)   biotic factors such as animals that eat them or cause disease.

Choose from the below words
compete
abiotic
biotic
avoid
76.

Plants have many adaptations tha thelp them survive in their environment and compete with other plants for limited resources. The statements below describe some plant adaptations.

-Growing tall helps a plant​ (a)   .

-Having sharp thorns helps a plant ​ (b)   .

- Long, deep roots help a plant ​ (c)   .

-Thick waxy leaves help a plant ​ (d)   .

-Brightly colored flowers and sweet nectar help a plant ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
compete for sunlight
avoid being eaten
compete for water
avoid losing water in hot weather
attract insects that pollinate it
77.

What type of leaves are most likely found on plants that are best suited to living on the floor of a dense forest?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

78.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

79.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

80.

Which types of native organisms do feral hogs most likely compete with for food sources?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

81.

Which statement is the best prediction the students can make about the immediate future of the pond?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

82.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

83.

How does this chemical help black walnut trees compete with plants growing nearby?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

84.

Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed deer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

85.

Plants obtain the majority of the carbon necessary for building these structural molecules from --

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

86.

A scientist was studying the growth of two similar species of Paramecium, a unicellular protist. She placed the organisms in a sterile petri dish with nutrient-rich food source. The graph shows how the population of the two species changed over time.

Which of these most likely explains why the population of Species 2 decreased after increasing for a short time?

a)

Species 2 became diseased and died.

b)

All the food in the petri dish was consumed

c)

Species 1 individuals ate all the Species 2 individuals

d)

Species 1 had a competitive advantage over Species 2

87.

Which of these most likely explains why the bacterial population stopped growing?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

88.

Special terms to describe what an organism eats:

a)
1.

Carnivore- secondary consumer (eats only animals)

b)
2.

herbivore-primary consumer (eats only plants)

c)
3.

producer-eats sunlight & water

d)
4.

Omnivore-(eats both plants and animals)

89.

Which organisms in the food web shown above compete for the same food source in this environment?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

Df

90.

The movement of water across their gills is necessary for --

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

91.

Which graph shows a situtation in which the number of predators in a population depends on the number of prey?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

92.

Based on these data, which hypothesis was Connell most likely testing?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

93.

If Species B were removed from the rocky areas it shares with Species A, Species A would most likely inhabit --

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

94.

At which temperature range will there be the most competition for space among these fish species?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

95.

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

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

96.

Drag each organism to the correct blank to show how energy moves through a tundra food chain

a)
b)
c)
1)
2)
3)
97.

Drag the correct organism to each blank to compete the sentences, based on the relationships shown in the food web on the left. Not all organism will be used.

-Fish ​eat (a)   and are eaten by​ ​ (b)   .

-Frogs eat mayflies and ​ (c)   .

-Dragonflies, salamanders, and frogs all eat ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
phytoplankton
Mayflies
dragonflies
mayflies
frogs
salamanders
98.

-The producer in the food web is the ​​ (a)   .

-The producer gets its energy from ​ (b)   .

-One way that energy flows through the food web is from​ (c)   to mayflies to ​ (d)   ​ to (e)   to herons.

Choose from the below words
phytoplankton
sunlight
dragonflies
salamanders
99.

There is​​ (a)   energy at the top of the energy pyramid than at the bottom.

Choose from the below words
less
more
100.

​ (a)   are always at the bottom of an energy because, as a group, they contain the ​ (b)   energy.

Choose from the below words
Producers
most
least
Consumers
101.

​ ​ (a)   are always at or near the top of an energy pyramid because they contain ​ (b)   energy than other groups of organisms. ​

Choose from the below words
Tertiary consumers
less
primary consumers
producers
more
102.

A population of beetles has individuals that are either green or brown, depending on certain genes. The green beetles are best able to hide from predators in lush, green vegetation. The brown beetles, on the other hand, are best able to hide on bare, brown soil. A period of drought reduces the amount of plant growth one year.

How is this change most likely to affect the beetle population?

Select two correct answers.

a)

The # of brown beetles will decrease

b)

The # of brown beetles will increase

c)

The # of green beetles will increase

d)

The # of green beetles will decrease

103.

Select all the activities that harm ocean ecosystems

a)

Introducing invasive species

b)

overfishing

c)

polluting with harmful chemicals

d)

building artifical reefs

e)

using chemical fertilizers on land near the ocean

104.

Drag each word to the correct blank to complete the description of how farming can affect an ocean ecosystem.

Excess ​ (a)   washes into streams and rivers that empty into the ​ (b)   , causing too much ​ (c)   to grow. Later, ​ (d)   feed on the dead algae and use up the ​ (e)   in the water, causing fish and other marine organisms to die.

Choose from the below words
fertilizer
ocean
algae
fish
oxygen
105.

Which of these human activites are most likely to change which species are found in an ocean region?

Select three correct answers.

a)

Closing a beach when turtle eggs are hatching

b)

Introducing an invasive species that competes with native species

c)

Opening a new area of the ocean to whale-watching cruises

d)

Increasing chemical fertilizer runoff that flows into the ocean creating dead zones

e)

Increasing fishing during the breeding season

106.

Buffelgrass is an invasive speceis of grass from Africa that outcompetes native Texas grasses for space and water.

Which long-term change ot a Texas grassland would most likely occur due to the introduction of buffelgrass?

a)

The population of native grasses will increase

b)

The population of native grasses will decrease

c)

Buffelgrass offspring will develop traits like those of native grasses

d)

Buffelgrass offspring will develop traits like those of other invasive species.

107.

Which of these is most likely observed in an area experiencing a long-term drought?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

108.

Tiny organisms call Daphnia live in lakes and ponds where they consume algae. A lake with a stable population of algae and Daphnia population was contaminated by pollution, resulting in the death of many algae.

Which graph shows the most likely trend in the Daphnia population in the lake shortly before and after the pollution event?

a)
b)
c)
d)
109.

Which statement best predicts the change in subsequent populations of these seed-eating birds if the availability of small seeds decreases?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

110.

How will the changes in the availability of caterpillars most likely affect future populations of P. major ?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

111.

Which short-term effect will most likely result from a year with more heavy rain than normal?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

112.

Which reference is best supported from the researchers' observations?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

113.

Which statement describes the most likely effect of this environmental change on this population of monarch butterflies?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

114.

What most likely happened?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

115.

What likely effect would increased rainfall over several rainy seasons have on the population of wildebeests, lions, and cheetahs?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

116.

What is the most likely explanation fro the body-size distribution of house sparrows shown on the map?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

117.

What happened to brown pelican populations as a result of DDT use by humans?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

118.

If global climate change leads to the elimination of snow in the habitat of white-tailed ptarmigans, which adaptation is most likely to occur over many generations?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

119.

What characteristic of daphnia allows the population to adapt to environmental change?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

120.

How was the guam rail most likely affected by the introuction of the brown tree snake?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

121.

Which statement best explains why biodiversity in the Baltic Sea could decrease if these changes occur?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

122.

What would be the most likely result of an accidental spill of these compounds in an aquatic environment?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

123.

What contributed to this change?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

124.

To successfully live in an estuary, a plant species must have an adaptation that allows it to --

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

125.

Which of these describes a likely result of this pollution?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

126.

Researches who study these sheep have most likely observed a descrease in wild Soay's --

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

127.

Which of the following is most likely to cause a change in the genetic traits in an isolated population of a ground-dwelling lizard species?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

128.

Why does a decreased rate of photosynthesis lead to a decrease in a plant population?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

129.

Which statement provides the best evidence that human activities cotnribute to this impact?

a)

F

b)

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c)

H

d)

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130.

Which human activity is most activity is most affected by the increasing number of dead zones in the ocean?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

131.

Which of these activities is most likely to increase the natural biodiversity in the area?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

132.

Which of these human activites is most likely to cause the excessive growth of phytoplankton in the world's oceans?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

133.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

134.
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b)

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c)

C

d)

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135.
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A

b)

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136.
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137.
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A

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C

d)

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138.
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A

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d)

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139.
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d)

D

140.
a)

F

b)

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c)

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d)

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141.
a)

F

b)

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c)

H

d)

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142.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

143.

Wild hogs introduced to Texas from Europe became feral after the hogs escaped from the ranches where they lived. Feral hogs are omnivores that feed on native plants, crops, and small animals. Feral hogs can damage an ecosystem by rooting through the soil to look for food and trampling small plants.

Which types of native organisms do feral hogs most likely compete with for food sources?

a)

Carnivores and producers

b)

Herbivores and carnivores

c)

Producers and decomposers

d)

Decomposers and herbivores

144.

Giant salvinia is an aquatic plant that floats on water and reproduces rapidly. When these plants die, decomposition by bacteria affects oxygen levels in the water. As more plants die, less oxygen is available in the water. Students observe a pond covered by giant salvinia.

Which statement is the best prediction the students can make about the immediate future of the pond?

a)

The depth of the water in the pond will increase.

b)

Fish populations in the pond will begin to decrease.

c)

The amount of bacteria in the pond will suddenly decrease.

d)

The number of different types of plants around the pond will increase.

145.

Plants grow in many different shapes and sizes. Much of their shape depends on an internal structure that is composed of carbon-containing molecules such as cellulose and lignin. Plants that have a strong internal structure can grow larger than other plants because their structure can support their size.

Plants obtain the majority of the carbon necessary for building these structural molecules from —

a)

air

b)

microorganisms

c)

soil

d)

water

146.

A group of scientists studied some trees in a pine forest. In the densely forested areas, the trees were within 1 m of each other. The scientists observed that these trees had dead branches near the ground. They measured the height above the ground at which the first living branches were found on different-sized trees in the forest. Then they repeated this procedure on the same kind of trees in an open meadow. This graph summarizes the scientists’ data.

Which inference is best supported by these data?

a)

Pine trees in a dense forest can grow taller than pine trees in an open meadow.

b)

Pine trees in a dense forest compete for sunlight with the surrounding trees.

c)

Pine trees in a dense forest are part of a less-complex food web than pine trees in an open meadow.

d)

Pine trees in a dense forest have more living branches than pine trees in an open meadow.

147.

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

148.

A scientist added bacteria and a nutrient medium that could support the growth of the bacteria to a sterilized petri dish. No other materials were added. The graph models growth of the bacteria over time.

Which of these most likely explains why the bacterial population stopped growing?

a)

The bacteria competed for nutrients and died after all the nutrients were consumed.

b)

The bacteria did not reproduce in the system, and eventually each individual died at the end of its life cycle.

c)

The bacteria mutated from photosynthetic to carnivorous organisms and consumed one another until all the individuals were dead.

d)

The bacteria became diseased and were unable to survive in the closed system.

149.

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

150.

Four students were asked to create a graph representing a typical predator–prey relationship. Which graph shows a situation in which the number of predators in a population depends on the number of prey?

a)
b)
c)
d)
151.

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

152.

After researching the diets of several birds inhabiting a nearby pond, a student goes on a field investigation to observe the feeding habits of the birds. The student records information from research and observations in the table. The student observes a great blue heron catching fish near the edge of the pond. Based on the information the student collected, which bird will compete with the great blue heron for the same hunting spots and similar prey?

a)

The mallard, because it hunts for fish while wading near the edge of the pond

b)

The pied-billed grebe, because it dives in open water to get crayfish on the bottom of the pond

c)

The great egret, because it hunts in water near the edge of the pond for fish and other prey

d)

None of these

153.

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

154.

Barnacles are marine organisms that live attached to surfaces as adults. A scientist studies two barnacle species that live on rocks on a coast in Scotland. In some rocky areas Species A is found alone. In other rocky areas Species B is found alone. In still other rocky areas both species are found together. The diagram below shows the two barnacle species on rocks in their habitats.

If Species B were removed from the rocky areas it shares with Species A, Species A would most likely inhabit —

a)

Zone I only

b)

Zones I and II only

c)

Zone III only

d)

Zones I, II, and III

155.

The Prairies Region and the Cross Timbers are located in north-central Texas. The graph below shows information about eating habits of white-tailed deer in these regions.

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

156.

A scientist named Joseph Connell studied two species of barnacles on the shore of a Scottish island. In the area between the average tide and the neap high tide, he found that the population of Species A was smaller than that of Species B. He removed Species B from one area but left both Species A and B in a similar area. The graph below shows the results of this study.

Based on these data, which hypothesis was Connell most likely testing?

a)

The populations of both species of barnacles increase more in warm water than in cool water.

b)

Barnacles grow larger when they are isolated from other species.

c)

The two species of barnacles compete with each other for resources.

d)

The two species of barnacles are closely related to each other.

157.

Fish in a lake have to compete for space. Different fish have different optimal temperature ranges. The graph below shows the temperature ranges of four fish species.

At which temperature range will there be the most competition for space among these fish species?

a)

5°C to 10°C

b)

10°C to 15°C

c)

15°C to 20°C

d)

25°C to 30°C

158.

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 in 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.

159.

Which organisms in the food web shown above compete for the same food source in this environment?

a)

Grasshoppers and snakes

b)

Hawks and frogs

c)

Frogs and snakes

d)

Decomposers and grasses

160.

The Couch’s spadefoot lives in Texas and has 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

161.
Animals from two different species utilize the same source of nutrition in one area. It is most accurate to say that the animals…
a)
will learn to get along
b)
will compete for food
c)
will die because there will not be enough food for both of them
d)
will learn to eat different foods
162.

This diagram shows the variety of organisms that live in different tide zones. Mussels are common organisms that compete for space in intertidal (middle) tide zones. If all of the mussels were removed from zone A, which organisms would likely compete for the space in Zone A?

a)

Periwinkle and Limpets

b)

Sea lettuce and Chiton

c)

Sea urchins and Hermit crabs

d)

Rock louse and Periwinkle

163.
A nonliving element in an ecosystem is an 
a)
animal
b)
abiotic factor
c)
biotic factor
d)
organism
164.
A living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem is a
a)
population
b)
biotic factor
c)
abiotic factor
d)
community
165.
Which of the following is not a biotic factor?
a)
mushroom
b)
air
c)
elephant
d)
coyote
166.
Which of the following is not an abiotic factor?
a)
sun
b)
temperature
c)
soil
d)
grass
167.
Which organism do the owl and the weasel compete for in the food web?
a)
Hawk
b)
Spider
c)
Grasshopper
d)
Shrew
168.
Which of the following is a herbivore?
a)
cricket
b)
frog
c)
hawk
d)
shrew
169.
Has an immediate impact!
a)
Short Term
b)
Long Term
170.
Global Warming
a)
Short Term
b)
Long Term
171.
Permanent change to an ecosystem
a)
Short Term
b)
Long Term
172.
Can cause extinction
a)
Short Term
b)
Long Term
173.

What is an example of how organisms respond to short term changes in the environment?

a)

Animals tend to eat a lot more.

b)

Animals will hibernate.

c)

Animals must be able to adapt to a new environment.

d)

Animals will go extinct or die due to the short term change.

174.

What two environmental changes can be found in this image?

a)

pollution and climate change

b)

climate change and urbanization

c)

deforestation and pollution

d)

urbanization and deforestation

175.

Natural Disasters such as, earthquakes, flooding, and volcanic eruptions can cause ...

a)

short term changes

b)

long term changes

176.

an inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival

a)

biodiversity

b)

environmental change

c)

adaptation

177.

Biodiversity is

a)

changes in an environment

b)

variety of life

c)

characteristics of organisms

178.

environmental change is described as

a)

breeding of organisms

b)

a disturbance in the environment

c)

changes in genetic material

179.

An _______________ is made up of the living and nonliving things in an environment that work together for a purpose.

a)

habitat

b)

biotic

c)

ecosystem

d)

economy

180.
A living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem is a
a)
population
b)
biotic factor
c)
abiotic factor
d)
community
181.
Field mice eat corn. Which would most likely happen if the field mouse population grew?
a)
There would be more corn to feed the field mice.
b)
There would be less corn due to the mice eating it.
c)
The habitat would get overpopulated because the mice woudl eat too much.
182.
Which of the following will have the longest term impact on organisms in an ecosystem?
a)
flooding
b)
oil spill
c)
blizzard
d)
global warming
183.
Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.
a)
This is a long term impact.
b)
This is a short term impact.
184.
If an invasive plant grows in a forest, then:
a)
sunlight is more abundant.
b)
native plant growth decreases.
c)
windy days increase.
185.
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 are suddenly dead
d)
Riffle beetles have become more abundant in the stream
186.
a)
Produce large amounts of food
b)
Absorb large amounts of water
c)
Store excess gases
d)
Filter excess salt
187.
a)
The soot-covered trees camouflaged the dark moths
b)
The dark moths prey on the light moths
c)
Bird populations increased in the area near the factories
d)
The dark moths laid fewer eggs than the light moths
188.
Copper compounds are used 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)
Fish would grow larger than usual
b)
Zooplankton would increase
c)
Plants would increase in size and decrease in number
d)
The plant populations would be reduced
189.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
190.
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A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
191.
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F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
192.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
193.
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A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
194.
a)
Graph F
b)
Graph G
c)
Graph H
d)
Graph J
195.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
196.
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
197.
If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.
a)
fewer tree-dwelling animals
b)
increased insect populations
c)
more development of soil
d)
more frequent thunderstorms
198.
People who own cows and other animals that eat grasses create plans to move these animals over time. They move the animals from one area to another so they can eat grasses in different places. This allows grasses to continue to grow. Why is it important to have a plan for grazing animals that allows grasses to grow in a healthy way?
a)
It causes soil erosion and allows for planting of new species.
b)
It prevents the dispersal of seeds and the overgrowth of plants.
c)
It protects the predators in an area by providing plants to eat.
d)
It protects the soil so plants will continue to grow; food will be available for herbivores.
199.
A park is home to a large number of robins, squirrels and rabbits. The robins and squirrels live in the park’s trees. The robins feed on earthworms and insects that live on the ground. The squirrels eat the acorns produced by the park’s oak trees. The rabbits hide in the bushes and feed on the grass. Which factor would negatively impact the number of rabbits living in the park?
a)
Collecting acorns off the ground.
b)
Planting more trees.
c)
Removing park bushes.
d)
Removing the squirrels.
200.
Highways allow people to travel between towns and cities, but it also divides ecosystems into smaller pieces. Animals can become separated from lakes they use for food and shelter. For example, tiger salamanders use lakes for these reasons. How could the building of highways affect animals such as the tiger salamander?
a)
Tiger salamanders could improve lake ecosystems.
b)
Tiger salamanders may be cut off from important resources.
c)
Tiger salamander habitats may have less pollution.
d)
Tiger salamander habitats within ecosystems would become larger.
201.
Raccoons eat aquatic animals. If chemicals entered the lake with rain water and destroyed the plants, how would this impact the raccoon population?
a)
Raccoons would have more aquatic animals to eat.
b)
Raccoons would begin eating land plants.
c)
Raccoons would have less aquatic animals to eat.
d)
Raccoons would only drink water.
202.
Scientists are concerned about overfishing of shark populations. Sharks feed on rays and rays feed on scallops. Without sharks, rays consume all the scallop beds. This situation demonstrates that: 
a)
humans can improve an ecosystem by removing predators.
b)
humans can upset an ecosystem by removing species.
c)
reducing the shark population increases the quantity of scallops that can be taken.
d)
sharks are not important for the stability of the ecosystem.
203.
A foreign insect is introduced into the Texas. It eats a lot of leaves, and trees start to become leafless. Many different animals feed on the new insect, but even they cannot control its numbers. Eventually, trees begin to die. Why would a rapid increase of the new insect population cause certain species of herbivores to vanish or be fewer in number?
a)
They would not have enough to eat. 
b)
They would not have enough space to live.
c)
They would not have tree bark to eat.
204.

What measurement in a lab experiment would indicate photosynthesis activity in marine algae?

a)

Changes in water level over time

b)

Volume of water compared to the mass of the algae

c)

Oxygen concentration in the water

d)

Changes in water temperature overtime

205.

What are some examples of ocean pollution from runoff?

a)

Smog particulates

b)

Reforestation of disturbed areas

c)

Extracting and burning fossil fuels

d)

Chemicals used in agriculture and oil leaking from motorized vehicles

206.

Which part of an ocean system would a researcher study to learn about oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption?

a)

Marine algae

b)

Ocean currents and circulation of energy

c)

Seasonal climate variations

d)

Tide

207.

Satellite images are common on the news to help forecast storms and sunny days. How do these images also show one way that humans are dependent on ocean systems?

a)

They show marine biodiversity.

b)

They show cycling of matter by algae.

c)

They show storage of gases.

d)

They show how weather patterns are regulated by ocean temperatures.

208.

How can commercial fishing modify ocean systems?

a)

Fish can be overharvested, creating an imbalance in ocean food webs.

b)

Fishing can affect ocean currents and shipping routes.

c)

Ocean pH can become acidic, causing coral bleaching.

d)

Commercially harvested fish can dramatically increase in numbers and diversity.

209.

A scientist made the drawings above to show how the root structures of a plant species changed over time.

Complete the sentece below:

Based on these drawings, the plant species MOST LIKELY lived in an area that changed from a ......

a)

desert into a tundra

b)

rainforest into a tundra

c)

grassland to a desert

d)

mountaintop into a hill

210.

Which of the following is the LEAST affected by seasonal environmental conditions?

a)

the number of crickets that hatch

b)

size and number of pecans on a tree

c)

growth height of sunflowers

d)

length of horns on a steer

211.

Fossils of tropical plants have been found in coal mines in the North Eastern United States. This type of plant is no longer found in this region of the US. What is the most likely cause of the disappearance of tropical plants in the Northeast?

a)

Volcanic activity in the Northeast caused the tropical plants to die.

b)

The area is so heavily populated that diverse plant growth is no longer found.

c)

Air pollution and acid rain changed the pH of the soil and caused the tropical plants to die.

d)

The climate of the area is different than it was when tropical plants were common.

212.

Complete the passage below.

Clown fish live in the waving tentacles of sea anemones in the ocean. The sea anemone provides a safe place for the clown fish to escape predators. The sea anemone, although it has poisonous​ tentacles, does not bother the clown fish and is not harmed by the clown fish. This relationship between organisms can be described as ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
mutualism
commensalism
parasitisim
predation
213.

According to the food web above, which organism(s) prey on suckerfish? (more than one correct answer)

a)

beaver

b)

muskrat

c)

suckerfish

d)

trout

214.

Which two organisms are most likely to be competitors?

(more than one correct answer)

a)

badger

b)

chipmunk

c)

hawk

d)

snake

215.

According to the food web above, how many different animals does the alligator feed on?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

216.

Bacteria and mold break down fallen leaves on the forest floor. When they do this, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and nitrogen to the soil. Which of the following roles do bacteria and mold have in the environment?

a)

consumers

b)

producers

c)

predators

d)

decomposers

217.

Which of these factors has the greatest influence on how many Koala live in an area?

a)

the number of Eucalyptus trees available

b)

the amount of rainfall in the spring

c)

the height and variety of fruit trees available

d)

the type of grass available

218.

Many times a shark is seen with pilot fish swimming around it, eating scraps of food from the shark's meal. The shark is not harmed by the pilot fish, and the pilot fish benefits from the shark. What kind of relationship is this?

a)

Parasitism

b)

Mutualism

c)

Predation

d)

Commensalism

219.

A company has purchased 15,000 acres of forest. The loggers harvest mature trees in order to supply lumber for new homes. According to the graph, the Spotted Owl and the Hawk populations are the most negatively affected organisms. What would be the most likely explanation of why this has occurred?

a)

The Owl and Hawk numbers have dropped because the logging has depleted their food source.

b)

The owl and hawk populations have dropped because of the pollution from the logging equipment.

c)

The owl and hawk populations have dropped because the logging has removed the places they used for their nests.

d)

The owl and hawk populations have dropped because they have been scared away by the presence of humans.

220.

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.

221.

Water lilies have a unique set of traits. Like land plants, water lilies produce fragrant flowers. Like some water plants, the leaves of water lilies are held near the surface by small air-filled sacs. In order to survive as a land plant, a water lily would MOST LIKELY need to develop an adaptation to carry out which function?

a)

providing support

b)

obtaining energy

c)

obtaining food

d)

producing fruit

222.

Over many years, winters in a particular region become increasingly colder. As a result, food becomes less available. Which of the following adaptations would BEST help an animal species survive both of these changes?

a)

changing coat color with the season

b)

adding a thick layer of fat under the skin

c)

developing teeth with a broad, flat shape

d)

becoming more sensitive to smells

223.

Perry applies a small amount of liquid between his dog's shoulder blades each month. The liquid helps prevent insects from bothering his dog. Lately, the liquid does not keep fleas off his dog.

What is the likely cause of this change?

a)

The fleas that survived exposure to the liquid once have produced offspring that are resistant to the liquid.

b)

The weather conditions have changed. There are more fleas living in Perry's yard.

c)

The liquid has changed the dog's fur over time. Now the liquid is absorbed into the fur rather than staying on the skin.

d)

Perry gives his dog a bath after applying the liquid and the liquid is not able to work correctly.

224.

An environment becomes warmer and drier over many years. Which adaptation is MOST LIKELY to help plants survive this change?

a)

bright flowers

b)

stubby roots

c)

waxy leaves

d)

long stems

225.

Which of the following is the MOST likely negative effect of damming rivers to supply hydroelectric energy?

a)

increased fossil fuel costs

b)

loss of fish habitat

c)

decreased use of electricity

d)

higher levels of air pollution

226.

The following map shows four cities along the United States coast. Recent water samples were taken at each of these locations in response to a diminishing fishing industry. Results from each water sample are listed in the data table below. Based on the results, what is a reasonable conclusion about human use of fertilizers and its impact on ocean ecosystems?

a)

Increased fertilizer use appears to have a positive effect on marine fish species.

b)

Increased fertilizer use appears to have a negative effect on marine fish species.

c)

Based on the data, the harbor’s proximity to the equator has an effect on the number of marine fish.

d)

Based on the data, there is no connection between the amount of fertilizer used by humans and the number of marine fish.

227.

Many small island communities are dependent upon fishing in the waters around them. As humans have advanced their technology, they have gained the ability to be more successful at fishing. Recently, the communities have had a hard time catching fish, even with the great technology. Why is this occurring?

a)

The fish have adapted to the new fishing technologies.

b)

The fish have migrated to get away from the technology.

c)

The fish population has decreased because of overfishing.

d)

The fish population that remains is camouflaged to the technology.

228.

This chart illustrates the type and number of items collected during a clean up of a beach. Based on the chart, what approximate percentage of the total items result from the action of people?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

65%

d)

75%

229.

The image below displays the direction and magnitude of two different forces acting on an object. Which of the following statements accurately describe the resulting motion of the object based on the forces acting upon it?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

The object will move to the left

b)

The object will remain stationary.

c)

The object will move to the right.

d)

The net force is 20 N.

e)

The net force is 80 N.

230.

In an investigation over force, mass, and acceleration, five different students lined up behind five different objects. Each student pushed their assigned object with the same amount of force as the other students. The distance traveled by each object is listed in the table below.

Based on the data displayed in the table above, which of the following conclusions can be made concerning the objects involved in the investigation?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Object 3 had the greatest mass.

b)

All of the objects were made of different material.

c)

Object 4 had the greatest mass.

d)

Object 4 had the least mass.

e)

Objects 1, 3, and 5 were made of different material than Objects 2 and 4.

231.

Complete the sentence below.

When a car suddenly stops, the objects in the back seat are thrown forward. This is explained by ​​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Newton's 1st Law of Motion
Universal Law of Gravitation
Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
232.

Jonas and his family are moving to another part of the city. As Jonas, his brother, and his Dad were driving one of the trucks filled with furniture to their new home, Jonas noticed that the truck seemed to take longer to stop now that it was heavier with the furniture. Which Newton's Law explains why this happens?

a)

Newton's First Law

b)

Newton's Second Law

c)

Newton's Third Law

d)

Newton's Laws do not explain why this happens.

233.

How are speed and velocity different?

a)

Speed includes direction

b)

Speed indicates momentum

c)

Velocity includes momentum

d)

.

Velocity includes direction

234.

Complete the statement below.

When it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
summer
fall
spring
winter
235.

At which point on the diagram is the number of hours of daylight longest in North America?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

236.

Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?

(select all correct answers)

a)

full

b)

first quarter

c)

new

d)

third quarter

e)

waxing crescent

237.

The alignment of the Moon and Sun has an effect on Earth’s ocean tides. What force causes this effect?

a)

sun spots

b)

magnetic fields

c)

gravity

d)

air resistance

238.

Complete the statement below.

A large cloud of gas and dust from which a star begins is known as a ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
nebula
black hole
quasar
super nova