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environmental change is described as
breeding of organisms
a disturbance in the environment
changes in genetic material
Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.
This is a long term impact.
This is a short term impact.
Causes changes in DNA of the organism causing adaptations.
Short term impact
Long term impact
When an environment changes, some organisms are better adapted to deal with the change. What will these organisms do?
They will survive and reproduce, passing on their genetic traits.
They will survive but they will not reproduce.
They will not be able to pass on their genetic traits.
None of the above
How do oil spills affect the environment?
They do not affect the environment.
They have a minimal impact on the environment.
They pollute the environment and reduce populations of organisms.
The pollute the environment but increase populations of organisms.
Changes to an environment may make it more difficult for an organism to find-
food.
shelter.
water.
all of the above
When changes to an environment happen, animals-
move.
perish.
adapt.
all of the above
Which represents the greatest time frame in which a short-term environmental change can occur?
days
minutes
over hundreds of years
over thousands of years
Which statement accurately describes tectonic plate movement?
Tectonic plate movement can be prevented with planning.
Tectonic plate movement does not cause environmental change.
Tectonic plate movement does not affect organisms.
Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.
Which represents the greatest time frame in which a short-term environmental change can occur?
days
minutes
over hundreds of years
over thousands of years
Which natural occurrence is an example of a long-term environmental change?
Lightning sparks a forest fire.
An earthquake results in a tsunami.
A river floods due to a strong thunderstorm.
The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.
Which represents the greatest time frame in which a short-term environmental change can occur?
days
minutes
over hundreds of years
over thousands of years
Which statement accurately describes tectonic plate movement?
Tectonic plate movement can be prevented with planning.
Tectonic plate movement does not cause environmental change.
Tectonic plate movement does not affect organisms.
Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.
Which statement accurately describes long-term environmental changes?
Long-term environmental changes cause changes in genetic makeup.
Long-term environmental changes happen suddenly with little warning.
Long-term environmental changes occur in hundreds of years.
Long-term environmental changes immediately affect organisms in the environment.
Which is one way that a short-term environmental change will most likely affect organisms within an ecosystem?
It will lead to larger populations.
It will lead to speciation.
It will lead to adaptation.
It will lead to forced migration.
What event might occur when favorable adaptations build up in a population over many generations?
starvation
extinction
migration
speciation
What is a possible effect of long-term environmental changes?
adaptation
migration
habitat loss
starvation
What event might occur when favorable adaptations build up in a population over many generations?
starvation
extinction
migration
speciation
This is a single individual animal, plant or other living thing.
Organism
Community
Population
Ecosystem
A group of organisms of the same species
that live in the same area
Community
Population
Organism
Biome
All the populations that live and interact with each other in a particular place
Biosphere
Community
Population
Ecosystem
The Biotic (living) and Abiotic (non-living) factors in a particular environment.
Biosphere
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Sun
Abiotic
Biotic
Soil
Abiotic
Biotic
Water
Abiotic
Biotic
This image depicts which organizational level of the environment?
Community
Population
Organism
Ecosystem
This image depicts which organizational level of the environment?
Organism
Population
Community
Ecosystem
This image depicts which organizational level of the environment?
Ecosystem
Population
Community
Biosphere
This image depicts which level of organization of the environment?
Organism
Biosphere
Community
Population
A region of Earth that has a particular climate and certain types of plants.
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Population
Biome
The part of the earth and atmosphere in which living things exist.
Biome
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Orangutan
Abiotic
Biotic
Ginko Tree
Abiotic
Biotic
Bacteria
Abiotic
Biotic
Fungus
Abiotic
Biotic
Protists
Abiotic
Biotic
Which accurately lists the environmental levels from smallest to largest?
Organism, Community, Population, Ecosystem, Biome, Biosphere
Organism, Population, Community, Biome, Ecosystem, Biosphere
Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome, Biosphere
Biosphere, Biome, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism
Which accurately lists the levels of organization among all living things, from smallest to largest?
Molecule, atom, tissue, cell, organ system, organ, population, organism, community, biome, ecosystem, biosphere
Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
Atom, molecules, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, community, population, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
Biosphere, ecosystem, biome, community, organism, population, organ, organ system, cell, tissue, atom, molecule
If all of the water dries up in a pond, the fish will-
move into a new pond.
swim faster.
thrive.
perish.
An ______ includes all living and nonliving things together in an area.
population
ecosystem
consumers
producers
When a population thrives, it means that-
the number of organisms is decreasing.
it is growing strong and reproducing.
the number of organisms is increasing.
the number of organisms stays the same.
A fire destroys all of the trees and plants in the forest. How might this affect the birds in the area?
The birds will plant seeds and grow new trees.
The birds will have more food to eat.
The birds will plant seeds and grow new trees.
The birds will have no place to build their homes.
Which of the following gives an example of how birds modify their environment to meet their needs?
Birds use twigs to build a nest.
Birds hatch eggs and feed their young.
Birds breathe air and drink water.
Birds find food.
Changes to an environment may make it more difficult for an organism to find-
food.
shelter.
water.
all of the above
When an environment changes and organisms can no
longer meet their basic needs they will most likely −
thrive.
perish.
not be affected.
none of the above
A healthy environment, with no sudden changes will help
organisms to −
die out.
perish.
move to new locations.
thrive.
Very little rainfall, hot weather, and cracked ground
describe which change to an environment?
volcanic erruption
landslide
drought
flood
How might cutting down the trees in a rainforest
environment affect the animals that live there?
All of the animals that live there will perish rapidly.
Animals will move to new areas to meet
their needs.
The animals will make their homes
under ground.
Animals that eat tree leaves
will become carnivores.
When changes to an environment happen, animals-
move.
perish.
adapt.
all of the above
Which of these is an effect of air pollution?
Respiratory problems
Reduced food sources for humans
Increased disease for humans
Decrease in global temperatures
Which is an effect of acid rain?
Asthma
Cleaner freshwater
Destroyed forests and trees
Increased manufacturing
Groundwater is stored in underwater reservoirs called...
Gaseous Water
Water CAves
Aquifers
Groundwater
The Biotic factors of an ecosystem include _____.
Plants and animals that are reproducing
Things that are living, moving and growing
Microorganisms
All of the above
The abiotic factors of an ecosystem include_____.
Rocks and minerals
Water and nutrients
Nonliving Things
All of the above
What is NOT appropriate ATV riding gear?
Helmet
Long Shirt
Long Pants
Flip Flops
Which describes and "Extinct Species"
Species have low numbers and are likely to become extinct
Species are low in numbers and are likely to become endangerd
There are no more living members of the species
None of the above
Which describes an "Endangered Species"
Species has low numbers and are likely to become extinct
Species are low in numbers and likely to become endangered
There are no more living members of the species
None of the above
Which describes a "Threatened Species"
Species has low numbers and are likely to become extinct
Species are low in numbers and likely to become endangered
There are no more living members of the species
None of the above
Animals that are hunted for food or sport are called _____
Target
Threatened
Game
Nuisance
Which describes "Private Lands"
Owned by the Government
Owned by an individual or a corporation
Which describes "Public Lands:
Owned by the Government
Owned by individual or a corporations
