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Biology Lesson Quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement is true of the many parts of the biosphere?

a)

Each part includes salt water.

b)

Each part is completely unique.

c)

Each part is isolated from the others.

d)

Each part is connected to all the others.

2.

An organized group of related parts that interact to form a whole is a(n) __________.

a)

theory

b)

system

c)

adaptation

d)

arrangement

3.

Which of these lists abiotic components of an ecosystem?

a)

river, grass, soil

b)

rocks, insects, trees

c)

minerals, water, air

d)

sand, saltwater, seabirds

4.

An engineer is designing a driverless car, in which a computer will control the car and make all of the driving decisions. Both the computer and a normal human driver are systems. Which of these explains a difference between the systems?

a)

The computer is a complex system, but the human driver is a simple system.

b)

The computer uses electricity as an energy source, while the human driver uses chemical energy.

c)

The computer processes information and uses it to make decisions, while the human driver does not.

d)

The computer responds to both internal and external stimuli, but the human driver responds only to external stimuli.

5.

Which of these best explains the organization of the biosphere?

a)

Groups of biomes make up a community, and groups of communities make up an ecosystem.

b)

Groups of communities make up a population, and groups of populations make up a biome.

c)

Groups of individuals make up populations, and groups of populations make up communities.

d)

Groups of populations make up an ecosystem, and groups of ecosystems make up a community.

6.

On a construction site, a worker moves some debris and a bulldozer moves a different pile of debris. Which of these best explains how the worker and the bulldozer are alike?

a)

Their physical properties are similar.

b)

They are both systems that are performing similar functions.

c)

They both use the same kind of fuel to provide them with energy.

d)

They have control centers that made from the same components.

7.

The geosphere is one of four interconnected systems and includes __________.

a)

all nonliving parts of Earth

b)

every living thing on Earth

c)

continents, rocks, and sea floor only

d)

the features on and below Earth’s surface

8.

Which of these is not a characteristic of all living things?

a)

They require an energy source.

b)

They are made up of more than one cell.

c)

They maintain stable internal conditions.

d)

They respond to changes in the environment.

9.

Which of these is an example of a connection between Earth systems?

a)

ice melting on a lake

b)

deer drinking from a stream

c)

a robin hatching from an egg

d)

minerals forming under Earth’s surface

10.

The atmosphere and the hydrosphere work together __________.

a)

to maintain a consistent temperature for life on Earth

b)

to provide homes for most organisms living on Earth

c)

to keep ice caps from melting and sea levels from rising on Earth

d)

to allow the water cycle to constantly provide fresh water for Earth.

11.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the geosphere and the biosphere?

a)

The biosphere is a part of the geosphere.

b)

The geosphere provides nutrients for the biosphere.

c)

The biosphere is completely independent of the geosphere.

d)

The geosphere only affects the atmosphere, not the biosphere.

12.

Which of these statements accurately describes an ecosystem?

a)

An ecosystem consists only of living organisms.

b)

An ecosystem includes both biotic and abiotic components.

c)

An ecosystem is limited to a specific geographic area.

d)

An ecosystem can function without energy input.

13.

Which of the following best describes the role of the atmosphere in supporting life on Earth?

a)

The atmosphere is solely responsible for weather patterns.

b)

The atmosphere contains all the water found on Earth.

c)

The atmosphere protects living organisms from harmful solar radiation.

d)

The atmosphere provides a source of nutrients for plants.

14.

How do the hydrosphere and biosphere interact in an ecosystem?

a)

The hydrosphere provides water for organisms in the biosphere.

b)

The biosphere generates oxygen that is stored in the hydrosphere.

c)

The hydrosphere only affects the biosphere during extreme weather events.

d)

The biosphere has no impact on the hydrosphere.

15.

Reorder the following from biggest (5) to smallest (1)

a)

Biosphere

b)

Biome

c)

Ecosystem

d)

Community

e)

Organism

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
16.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
17.

Any living thing is called a _____________.

a)

organism

b)

cell

c)

matter

d)

atom

18.

Which characteristic is shown in the image?

a)

Organisms grow and develop

b)

Organisms react to stimuli

c)

Organisms can adapt

d)

Organisms use and obtain energy

e)

Organisms are made up of cells

19.

Which characteristic of living things is represented in the picture?

a)

Share similar chemicals

b)

Grows and develops

c)

Responds to stimuli

d)

Evolves (as a population)

20.

Something has to move to be considered living.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Something has to breathe to be considered living.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Information coming from the environment through or organism's senses (hearing, taste, touch, etc) is called:

a)

metabolism

b)

biotic

c)

a response

d)

a stimulus

23.

All living things breathe.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

All living things are organized into systems that perform different jobs.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

All living things get energy from food.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE