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Ecology P2 Practice Test- Energy/Matter; Succession; Human Act

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maya and Luna are conducting an experiment in their science class. They need to determine what qualifies as matter. Matter is defined as

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

The ability to do work.

c)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

d)

Mass cannot be created or destroyed.

2.

Olivia is known for her ability to do many things. In the context of her skills, energy is defined as

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

The ability to do work.

c)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

d)

Mass cannot be created or destroyed.

3.

Batman is investigating a case where he needs to ensure that energy is conserved in Gotham City. According to the Law of Conservation of Energy,

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

The ability to do work.

c)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

d)

Mass cannot be created or destroyed.

4.

Evelyn and Noah are conducting an experiment in their science class where the Law of Conservation of Matter is crucial. They know that

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

The ability to do work.

c)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

d)

Mass cannot be created or destroyed.

5.

Maya is investigating the movement of water between the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things. What is this process known as?

a)

Water Cycle

b)

Carbon Cycle

c)

Nitrogen Cycle

d)

Nitrate Cycle

6.

Michael is studying how nitrogen moves through the environment and living organisms. What is this process called?

a)

Water Cycle

b)

Carbon Cycle

c)

Nitrogen Cycle

d)

Nitrate Cycle

7.

Elijah gets nitrogen into his body for protein building and DNA synthesis by

a)

Breathing, because nitrogen is 78% of the air.

b)

Consuming plants and animals.

c)

Osmosis

d)

None of these.

8.

Although Ethan's backpack is 78% filled with gadgets, they are unusable by most classmates. For them to be used by most classmates, they have to go through a process known as

a)

Nitrous Oxide

b)

Nitro Making

c)

Nitrogen Oxygenation

d)

Nitrogen Fixation

9.

Benjamin discovered an area of bare rock in his neighborhood that may be transformed into soil, providing a habitat for many organisms. This transformation is known as

a)

Secondary Succession

b)

Biodiversity

c)

Farming

d)

Primary Succession

10.

In Gotham City, the number and variety of species that Batman protects is known as

a)

Secondary Succession

b)

Biodiversity

c)

Farming

d)

Primary Succession

11.

Emma's garden may become disturbed possibly by a fire or a natural disaster, but if the greenhouse is intact, the garden will return to normal by a process known as

a)

Secondary Succession

b)

Biodiversity

c)

Farming

d)

Primary Succession

12.

In the school science club, Evelyn is often one of the first to respond to a project challenge, because of this she is known as a

a)

Pioneer Species

b)

Biodiversity

c)

Farmer

d)

Primary Successor

13.

As a ecosystem becomes stable and balanced these last organisms to appear are

a)

Bare Rock

b)

Soil

c)

Climax Species

d)

Succession

14.

During a field trip, Sophia observed a landscape where Primary Succession was beginning. It started with

a)

Bare Rock

b)

Soil

c)

Climax Species

d)

Succession

15.

In a gardening project, the major difference between Aiden's primary goal and secondary goal is the fact that the secondary goal has

a)

Bare Rock

b)

Soil

c)

Climax Species

d)

Succession

16.

In a school project, the gradual development or replacement of one student leader by another, like Noah taking over from an earlier leader, is called

a)

Bare Rock

b)

Soil

c)

Climax Species

d)

Succession

17.

Harper noticed that pollution is defined as

a)

Any material or condition that harms the environment.

b)

All living and nonliving things within a given area.

c)

Human population growth in and around cities.

d)

The build up of organic matter and nutrients (such as nitrates) in a body of water.

18.

How would you define the word ecosystem?

a)

Any material or condition that harms the environment.

b)

All living and nonliving things within a given area.

c)

Human population growth in and around cities.

d)

The build up of organic matter and nutrients (such as nitrates) in a body of water.

19.

Aria and Noah are investigating the phenomenon of urbanization, which is

a)

Any material or condition that harms the environment.

b)

All living and nonliving things within a given area.

c)

Human population growth in and around cities.

d)

The build up of organic matter and nutrients (such as nitrates) in a body of water.

20.

Batman is investigating a case of eutrophication in Gotham City's lake. Eutrophication is defined as

a)

Any material or condition that harms the environment.

b)

All living and nonliving things within a given area.

c)

Human population growth in and around cities.

d)

The build up of organic matter and nutrients (such as nitrates) in a body of water that can reduce oxygen levels in the water and may cause a fish kill.

21.

What process could cause Gotham City's reservoir to become so filled with organic matter that it becomes dry land, posing a new challenge for Batman?

a)

Eutrophication

b)

Condensation

c)

Primarry Succession

d)

Biodiversity

22.

Scarlett is known for her responsible care of her community and its resources. What is this practice called when applied to the Earth?

a)

eutrophication

b)

biodiversity

c)

stewardship

d)

pollution

23.

If New York City continues to grow without limit, how might this affect natural resources? (Select all that apply)

a)

More natural resources will be needed.

b)

Habitats will be destroyed.

c)

Biodiversity will be affected.

d)

Temperatures will increase.

24.

What are three ways Charlotte can conserve resources in her community?

a)

Reusable water bottles.

b)

Foam plates instead of washing real plates

c)

Reduce water usage by taking shorter showers.

d)

Recycling

25.

Match the following

a)
1.

Primary succession

b)
2.

pioneer species

c)
3.

abiotic factor

d)
4.

secondary sucession

e)
5.

climax community

26.

In Gotham City, Batman is often the first to arrive at a crime scene and begin the process of restoring order. Similarly, ___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

a)

foundational organisms

b)

introductory organisms

c)

primary organisms

d)

pioneer species

27.

Michael is exploring a new section in his backyard that has:

a)

Has Soil

b)

Has No Soil

c)

Has Some Soil

d)

none of these

28.

Imagine a barren landscape after a volcanic eruption. What is the main difference between the ecological succession that starts here compared to a forest recovering after a wildfire?

a)

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

b)

Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

c)

Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

d)

Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

29.

After a forest fire, Kai observed the first signs of life returning to the area. What are examples of pioneer species in a forest after such a disaster, according to Noah?

a)

Bushes and Shrubs

b)

Oak trees

c)

Mosses and Lichens 

d)

A rose Bush

30.

After Batman's battle with a villain, Gotham City is left in ruins (but no buildings). Which of the following states the most likely order of reconstruction that would be seen?

a)

Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees

b)

Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses

c)

Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees

d)

Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

31.

Primary or secondary ecological succession?

a)
b)
32.

Liam is observing the natural order of events in a forest ecosystem. What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

a)

A, B, C, D

b)

B, A, D, C

c)

C, D, A, B

d)

D, A, B, C

33.

Maya and James are investigating the changes in their local pond. What is the correct order from oldest (happened first) to youngest (happened last) in this pond succession?

a)

A, B, C, D

b)

D, C, B, A

c)

B, A, D, C

d)

C, D, A, B

34.

In a class, if the number of students passing the exam is the same as the number of students failing, what will happen to the overall pass rate in the class?

a)

It will increase.

b)

It will decrease.

c)

It will stay the same.

d)

It will fluctuate.

35.

In a community center, the largest number of participants that Aiden can manage in a workshop at once without the session becoming unmanageable is known as...  

a)

carrying capacity

b)

population crash

c)

lag phase

d)

mutualism

36.

Anika's exploration of how water circulates through her town, its atmosphere, and its residents

a)

carbon cycle

b)

tsnuami

c)

nitrogen cycle

d)

water cycle

37.

Batman is studying:

a)

only the living things in Gotham City

b)

only the nonliving things in Gotham City

c)

how living things interact with each other and the nonliving things in Gotham City

d)

scientists who perform research on living things in Gotham City

38.

How does Batman ensure the water cycles in Gotham City?

a)

Batman only ensures water cycles from plants to animals

b)

Batman only ensures water cycles between plants and the soil

c)

Batman only ensures water cycles between animals and the hydrosphere

d)

Batman ensures water cycles between living things and the nonliving parts of Gotham City

39.

David left a glass of water on the windowsill on a sunny day. After a few hours, he noticed that the water level had decreased. What is this process called?

a)

The change of solid water (ice) into liquid water

b)

The change of liquid water into water vapor

c)

The change of water vapor into liquid water

d)

The falling of liquid water from the atmosphere

40.

Lily and Mason are observing the path water takes when it moves from the top of a hill to the streets below in their neighborhood. What is this path called?

a)

Clouds

b)

Precipitation

c)

Runoff

d)

Groundwater

41.

Nora "Fixing" is the process where...

a)

Nora is removed from the classroom and mixes into the library

b)

Books in the library create gadgets from Nora

c)

Books in the library convert gadgets into bookmobiles

d)

Denitrifying books consume gadgets and release Nora and Mason

42.

Batman is investigating a case and realizes that the Law of Conservation of Matter basically means...

a)

Save all your money and be stingy with cash

b)

You can never get rid of anything! EVER! You can only convert it into something else.

c)

We can easily destroy and create new elements

d)

Why does it "matter"?

43.

How does Batman's intervention in Gotham's waterways prevent the death of aquatic organisms?

a)

by preventing the build up of carbon dioxide in the water

b)

by ensuring the presence of nitrogen in the water

c)

by ensuring the presence of carbon dioxide in the water

d)

by ensuring the presence of oxygen in the water