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Spring 2024 Final Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The variety of organisms in an area is also called biological diversity.

It is identified by which of the following? (Check all that apply)

a)

species

b)

genes

c)

populations

d)

communities

2.

What are the three main parts of biodiversity? (Check all that apply)

a)

Endangered

b)

Species

c)

Genetic

d)

High Risk

e)

Ecosystem

3.

A small marine area has phytoplankton as its only producer. Should the marine biologist be concerned about this ecosystem?

a)

No, the fish do not need the phytoplankton. Since there are so many fish, there is high biodiversity.

b)

Yes, this ecosystem has low biodiversity. Without a producer, the herbivores will die out leaving no food.

c)

Yes, this system has high biodiversity; however, the fish can adapt and get food from another source.

d)

Yes, the fish will overeat to get all of the phytoplankton that is left, then they will die.

4.

When there is higher biodiversity

a)

more organisms are likely to die because they can't adapt to environmental changes.

b)

there is less diversity.

c)

there is more diversity and higher sustainability of life.

d)

there is more diversity and lower sustainability of life

5.

This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.

a)

high

b)

moderate

c)

low

d)

there is no way to know without counting.

6.

Different biomes support different varieties of organisms. Think of a desert biome. In this environment, you will see organisms that have adapted to the heat and low availability of water, such as cacti, mice, or rattlesnakes. In which biome would you find an animal that has padding on its feet and white fur?

a)

Desert

b)

Tundra

c)

Forest

d)

Savannah

7.

An organism has:
* long legs
* no fur on its belly
* hunts at night (nocturnal)
In what biome would we find this organism?

a)

Grassland

b)

Desert

c)

Tundra

d)

Forest

8.

Biodiversity is greater:

a)

Near the poles

b)

In the Tundra

c)

In the desert

d)

Near the equator

9.

Extinction of a single species can affect the functioning of an ecosystem.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A stable ecosystem typically has high biodiversity.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of these is a threat to the survival of an ecosystem?

a)

predator-prey population cycles

b)

less biomass at higher levels of the food web

c)

a shrinking variety of animal and plant species

d)

competition among some consumer populations

12.

Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?

a)

to decrease the amount of global predator populations

b)

to decrease the stability of major global ocean currents

c)

to increase the stability of ecosystems during environmental changes

d)

to increase the amount of nonrenewable resources located in the lithosphere

13.

A species that is critical to the success of an ecosystem.

a)

Predator species

b)

Parasitism

c)

Carrying capacity

d)

Keystone species

14.

Two types of ecological disturbance are:

a)

animals and plants

b)

abiotic and biotic

c)

natural and human-caused

d)

weather and climate

15.

According to the diagram, which of the following both have large amounts of precipitation?

a)

desert & tropical rain forest

b)

seasonal forest & tundra

c)

tundra & desert

d)

tropical rain forest & temperate rain forest

16.

The landscape of the tundra is characterized by having no trees. Why do you think there are no trees or other large plants in the tundra?

a)

Because of the permanently frozen ground, cold temperatures, and short growing season

b)

Because it is too hot for part of the year

c)

Because it gets far too much precipitation

d)

None of these

17.

The biome where we live in Georgia is

a)

tropical rain forest

b)

temperate deciduous forest

c)

temperate rain forest

d)

tropical seasonal forest

18.

Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

a)

climate, plants & animals

b)

climate only

c)

animals & plants only

d)

none of these

19.

The tundra biome & the desert biome are both very dry, but

a)

the desert is always hot

b)

the desert has a wider temperature range

c)

the tundra has a wider temperature range

d)

they are also similar in temperature

20.

The biome shown in the climatogram above would best be described as a:

a)

temperate deciduous forest

b)

desert

c)

tundra

d)

tropical rain forest

21.

Characteristics of this biome include: warm year-round, large herbivores and predators, drought-resistant plants, animals give birth during the rainy season.

a)

tropical rainforest

b)

savanna

c)

desert

d)

tundra

22.

Which of the following adaptations would you see from an animal that lives in a desert biome?

a)

nocturnal

b)

burrowing

c)

both nocturnal and burrowing

d)

none of the above

23.

Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

a)

climate, plants & animals

b)

climate only

c)

animals & plants only

d)

none of these

24.

The tundra biome & the desert biome are both very dry, but

a)

the desert is less diverse

b)

the desert has a wider temperature range

c)

the tundra has a wider temperature range

d)

they are also similar in temperature

25.

The farther a biome is from the equator, the more we would expect it to be 

a)

warmer & wetter

b)

warmer & drier

c)

cooler & wetter

d)

cooler & drier

26.

The biome shown in the climatogram above would best be described as a:

a)

Grassland

b)

Desert

c)

Tundra

d)

Tropical rain forest

27.

Which terrestrial biome has the most biodiversity?

a)

taiga

b)

tundra

c)

temperate deciduous forest

d)

tropical rainforest

28.

Characteristics of this biome include: warm year-round, large herbivores and predators, drought-resistant plants, animals give birth during the rainy season.

a)

tropical rainforest

b)

savanna

c)

desert

d)

tundra

29.

An animal adaptation for this biome is a change in fur color between the warmer and colder seasons.

a)

temperate forest

b)

tropical rainforest

c)

taiga

d)

none of these

30.

As altitude or latitude increases...

a)

vegetation increases

b)

rocks increase

c)

there is no change in vegetation

d)

vegetation decreases

31.

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

a)

using public transportation to thereby reduce the effects of greenhouse gases.

b)

texting on cellphones

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

eating meat

32.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.

b)

The heating of a solid, such as a rock.

c)

The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.

33.

What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?

a)

Urethane

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

34.

What do scientists think the effect will be of having more greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

a)

More warming of the atmosphere

b)

More air in the atmosphere

c)

More cooling of the atmosphere

d)

Less air in the atmosphere

35.

T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

a)

droughts

b)

melting of polar ice caps

c)

flooding

d)

all of the above

37.

Agriculture of this food source contributes greatly to climate change.

a)

Chicken

b)

Vegetables

c)

Beef

d)

Pork

38.

All nations contribute equally to the challenges of climate change for the planet.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Climate change has endangered the following global animals EXCEPT:

a)

Arctic animals such as penguins, polar bears, and seals

b)

Ocean species such as coral reefs, Atlantic cod, and sea turtles

c)

Forest-dwelling animals such as koalas, orangutans, rhinos, chimpanzees, gorillas, pandas, and elephants

d)

mosquitos

40.

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

a)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960

b)

Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide

c)

Humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels

d)

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

41.

What do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

a)

Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)

b)

Build cement buildings

c)

Ride bikes and use solar energy

d)

Compete in the Olympics

42.

Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?

a)

aerosols

b)

deforestation

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

burning fossil fuels

43.

Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

a)

forest fires

b)

volcanic eruptions

c)

cellular respiration

d)

photosynthesis

44.

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1.5°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

a)

lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

b)

lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

c)

higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

d)

higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

45.

Which is the primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity in the United States?

a)

coal

b)

wood

c)

gasoline

d)

nuclear fission

46.

Where is carbon stored?

a)

Trees and other living things

b)

Oceans

c)

Underground in soil and fossil fuels

d)

All are correct

47.

What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?

a)

drought

b)

weather

c)

emissions

d)

climate

48.

Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:

a)

Eat more ice cream.

b)

Keep your freezer door open.

c)

Keep your air conditioner on high.

d)

Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

49.

Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

a)

deforestation

b)

photosynthesis

c)

oceans

d)

all of the above

50.

The reservoir that holds the most carbon dioxide, in various forms, is which?

a)

Geosphere (Earth and soils)

b)

Atmosphere (Air)

c)

Hydrosphere (Oceans)

d)

Biosphere (Living things)

51.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
52.

What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Wind

c)

Oil

d)

Tides

53.

Which of the following is true about nonrenewable energy sources?

a)

They took thousands of years to form.

b)

They do not need to be conserved.

c)

They will never run out.

d)

They are the cleanest option for energy production today.

54.

________ energy sources cannot be replaced quickly. They are Finite in the human life span.

a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
55.

Fossil fuels came from the fossilized remains of plants and animals from long ago.

a)
True
b)
False
56.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

coal

b)

natural gas

c)

oil

d)

water

57.
Fossil fuels are 
a)
Renewable energy sources
b)
Non-renewable energy sources
c)
Energy
d)
All of them
58.
__________ is an energy the cannot be replaced easily once they are used.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuels
d)
Forever Fuels
59.
One reason alternative energy sources are needed is because ____.
a)
the energy needs of the world are decreasing
b)
there is no limit to the supply of fossil fuels
c)
the population of the world is decreasing
d)

the supply of fossil fuel is decreasing

60.

True or False. The burning of fossil fuels causes the earth to warm more quickly because of greenhouse gases and pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

61.
A substance in the physical environment that is useful, accessible, and acceptable to use is a
a)
Resource
b)
Reserve
c)
Energy
d)
Power
62.

Which is an advantage of coal energy?

a)

it's cheap and plentiful

b)

it's a free resource that can be replenished quickly

c)

It creates greenhouse gases when burned

d)

it will eventually run out

63.

Which best explains why we are still dependent on oil and coal energy?

a)

it is cleaner than renewable energy

b)

it is cheap and most residential and commercial industries rely on it

c)

it is never going to run out

d)

it is not very abundant on Earth

64.

Which fossil fuel burns the cleanest?

a)

Nuclear

b)

Oil

c)

Coal

d)

Natural gas

65.

What is the main disadvantage to Coal?

a)

It is difficult to obtain

b)

It creates CO2 and other pollution when it is burned

c)

It is expensive

d)

We lack the technology to use it properly

66.

Why is Uranium considered non-renewable?

a)

Because it is a fossil fuel

b)

Because it is not carbon based.

c)

It's actually a renewable resource

d)

Because it produces nuclear waste

67.

Uranium is a fossil fuel.

a)

True

b)

False

68.
The most abundant fossil fuel is
a)
Coal
b)
Oil
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Petroleum
69.
Coal continues to be the main fuel to generate electricity in the United States primarily because
a)
coal causes minimal air pollution when burned
b)
coal deposits in the United States lie very close to the surface and are easily extracted
c)
compared to natural gas and oil, coal contains very little sulfur, mercury, and arsenic
d)
the country has such large reserves of coal
70.
Why is carpooling a more efficient use of petroleum?
a)
The engine suffers less wear and tear.
b)
You get to use the HOV lanes in some big cities.
c)
Energy from arguments over what radio station to play can be used to power the radio.
d)
Adding passengers multiplies the number of passenger miles per gallon.
71.
Which is NOT a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?
a)
Radioactive waste disposal
b)
The amount of CO2 released by the reactors
c)
Possible terrorist use of nuclear weapons
d)
Mining uranium
72.
The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has made headlines because:
a)
it is the leading source of coal in North America
b)
of proposals to explore for oil there 
c)
it is the proposed site for disposal of high-level nuclear waste
d)
further oil migration there is blocked by a trap
73.
How do we produce energy from fossil fuels?
a)
Burning it
b)
Melting it
c)
Using it to turn a turbine
d)
Decaying it
74.

Any significant change in measures of climate, such as temperature lasting for an extended period of a decade or longer.

a)

BIOTECHNOLOGY

b)

CLIMATE CHANGE

c)

CONVECTION

d)

COMPOST

75.

A natural fuel (coal, oil, or gas) formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

a)

FUEL CELL

b)

WIND ENERGY

c)

SOLAR ENERGY

d)

FOSSIL FUEL

76.

Energy stored in the earth in the form of heat.

a)

GEOTHERMAL

b)

SOLAR ENERGY

c)

WIND ENERGY

d)

NUCLEAR ENERGY

77.

The use of flowing water from waterfalls and dams to produce electricity.

a)

HYDRO & TIDAL POWER

b)

SOLAR ENERGY

c)

WIND ENERGY

d)

NUCLEAR ENERGY

78.

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

HYDRO & TIDAL POWER

b)

SOLAR ENERGY

c)

WIND ENERGY

d)

NUCLEAR ENERGY

79.

Plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel.

a)

BIODEGRADABLE

b)

BIOMASS

c)

REDUCE

d)

RECYCLABLE

80.

Energy from the sun.

a)

HYDRO & TIDAL POWER

b)

SOLAR ENERGY

c)

WIND ENERGY

d)

NUCLEAR ENERGY

81.

Energy derived from wind by means of windmills or wind turbines.

a)

HYDRO & TIDAL POWER

b)

SOLAR ENERGY

c)

WIND ENERGY

d)

NUCLEAR ENERGY

82.

Which type of energy produces Carbon Dioxide, which can be harmful to our planet and cause pollution?

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Wind Energy

c)

Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas)

d)

Nuclear Energy

83.

A resource that can be replaced when needed.

a)

Fossil Fuels

b)

Nonrenewable Energy

c)

Exhaustible Energy

d)

Renewable Energy

84.

Most renewable energy is derived directly or indirectly from the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Population growth is...

a)

Change in population size

b)

The number of live births per 1000 people per year

c)

The number of death per 1000 people per year

d)

Number of people living in a unit area of land

86.

The percentages of individuals found at different age levels make up the ______ of the population. We use these percentages to make a graph to show population growth trends.

a)
carrying capacity
b)
age structure
c)
survivorship
d)
birthrate
87.
The number of organisms in a population which die each year 
a)
Death Rate
b)
Birth Rate
c)
Immigration
d)
Emigration
88.
What three factors can affect ANY population's growth rate?
a)
Birthrate, death rate, migration
b)
disease, predation, migration
c)
medicine, agriculture, industry
89.
The human population experienced exponential growth just after
a)
agriculture began.
b)
plowing and irrigation began.
c)
the bubonic plague began.
d)
the Industrial Revolution began.
90.

Today the human population of Earth is

a)

more than 10 billion

b)

less than 6.7 million

c)

7 million

d)

more than 7 billion

91.

Advances sciences and technology have improved human health and life expectancy and allowed for tremendous population growth.

a)

true

b)

false

92.
In a given population, the birth rate is equal to the death rate. Which of the following would be a true statement about this population?
a)
The population is growing exponentially.
b)
The population is decreasing in size.
c)
The population is remaining constant in size.
d)
The population is increasing in size.
93.

How would you describe the population of this country?

a)

They are experiencing stable population growth

b)

They are experiencing negative population growth

c)

They are experiencing rapid population growth

94.

If population and the demand for natural resources continue to grow at the present rate, the human population will be too large for Earth to support.

a)

true

b)

false

95.

Using Figure 5–6, describe the type of growth Mexico is experiencing.

a)

Mexico is experiencing a rapid growth rate because there are more children than adults.

b)

Mexico is experiencing no growth because people are living longer.

c)

Mexico is experiencing slowed growth because there are fewer adults.

d)

Mexico is experiencing a rapid decline because there are more children than adults.

96.

What happens to the size of a population if the birth rate decreases while the death rate remains the same?

a)

it stays the same

b)

it increases

c)

it decreases

d)

it increases, then decreases

97.

Which of the following is used to describe organisms leaving a population?

a)

Immigration

b)

Population clumping

c)

Emigration

d)

population growth

98.

A country with a death rate that is equal to or exceeds the birth rate will see their population... 

a)

Increase

b)

Stabilize

c)

Decrease

99.

How does preserving biodiversity come into conflict with human interests?

a)

A. Additional land is used for agriculture or housing in response to population growth

b)

B. Species may represent food or a source of income to the population

c)

Both A and B are correct

d)

None of these

100.

Why does technology play a role in climate change?

a)

Makes life easier

b)

Makes life harder

c)

Decreases demand for natural resources

d)

Increases demand for natural recourse

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