Free Printable Unit 1a Assessment Review

1.

Which sphere of Earth contains all of Earth's water?

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Geosphere

2.

Which sphere of Earth contains all of Earth's life?

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Geosphere

3.

The unique role a species plays in its environment is its _______.

a)

abiotic factor

b)

niche

c)

trophic level

4.

Which organisms are found at the bottom of an energy pyramid?

a)

Producers

b)

Tertiary consumers

c)

Secondary consumers

5.

______________ are consumers that feed on dead animals.

a)

producers

b)

scavengers

c)

autotrophs

6.

Autotrophs obtain energy from the (a) .

7.

If the wind during a tornado causes a tree to fall over which "two spheres" of Earth are interacting?

a)

atmosphere & biosphere

b)

biosphere & hydrosphere

c)

hydrosphere & atmosphere

8.

Earth's rocks, minerals, sand & mountains are considered parts of the _____.

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

9.

Organisms that eat ONLY MEAT are called _____.

a)

herbivores

b)

carnivores

c)

omnivores

10.

What do we know about the niche of a rainbow trout based on this graph?

a)

Most rainbow trout live in marine (saltwater).

b)

Most rainbow trout are native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America.

c)

Most rainbow trout are able to survive in water with a pH between 7 - 10.

11.

Flowers provide food (nectar) for bees; Bees help flowers pollinate. What type of symbiotic relationship exists between the bee & flower?

a)

mutualism

b)

parasatism

c)

commensalism

12.

Only (a) % of energy is transferred from one organism to another in predatory relationships.

13.

Glaciers (sea ice) are a part of the ______.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Cryosphere

14.

(a) is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environments

15.

Based on this food web, which food chain is correct?

a)

plant --> caterpillar --> hawk

b)

robin --> caterpillar --> plant

c)

plant --> robin --> hawk

16.

Background Information on the Canada Lynx:

The Canada lynx is generally found in forests that have cold, snowy winters and plenty of their favorite prey--the snowshoe hare. The Canada lynx requires snow, lots of space, hares (rabbits), and habitat connectivity. Their habitats and survival are threatened by climate change and various human activities.

What symbiotic relationship exists between the Canada Lynx and snowshoe hare?

a)

commensalism

b)

mutualism

c)

predation

17.

Background Information on the Canada Lynx:

The Canada lynx is generally found in forests that have cold, snowy winters and plenty of their favorite prey--the snowshoe hare. The Canada lynx requires snow, lots of space, hares (rabbits), and habitat connectivity. Their habitats and survival are threatened by climate change and various human activities.

Which statement is TRUE about the Canada Lynx?

a)

The Canada lynx is a generalist because it can live anywhere in the world.

b)

The Canada lynx is a specialist because it can live anywhere in the world.

c)

The Canada lynx is a specialist because it must live in cold, snowy areas with snowshoe hares.

d)

The Canada lynx is a generalist because it must live in cold, snowy areas with snowshoe hares.

Unit 1a Assessment Review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Similar Resources on Wayground