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Unit 1.3 Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Termites are tiny insects that can cause severe damage to homes and other structures that consist of wood. Termites are an example of what type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

2.

Water is a compound that consists of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. Up to 60% of an adult human is made up of water. Water is an example of what type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

3.

An arctic blast pushed its way through several of the Northern state in the United State. The temperatures dropped below freezing for several days. Temperature is an example of which type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

4.

An angler fish has a fleshy growth on its head that gives off light. This part acts as a lure to help the angler fish catch its prey. An anglerfish is an example of which type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

5.

Air is a mixture of colorless gases. The air that makes up the Earth's atmosphere consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen. Air is an example of which type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

6.

The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem. Plants depend on light from the sun in order to perform the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is an example of what type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

7.

All living things or organisms in an ecosystem are

a)

Neither

b)

Biotic Factors

c)

Abiotic Factors

8.

 

Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor?

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

9.

Is a tree considered abiotic or biotic?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

c)

Neither

10.

Is a rock considered abiotic or biotic?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

c)

Neither

11.

Is a rose an abiotic or biotic factor?

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

12.

What is the difference between the biotic and abiotic factors?

a)

Biotic factors are living things and abiotic factors are nonliving things.

b)

Biotic factors are nonliving things and abiotic factors are living things.

c)

There is no difference

13.

Which is an example of an abiotic factor in a pond environment?

a)

The water

b)

A frog

c)

A grasshopper

d)

A snake

14.

Which is an example of a biotic factor in the environment?

a)

The climate in the region

b)

Carnivores that consume other animals

c)

Amount of helium gas in the air

d)

Flow of water in a river

15.

Which of the following shows an abiotic factor interacting with a biotic factor in the environment?

a)

Lamprey eels survive by attaching themselves to trout.

b)

Water temperature affects its oxygen level.

c)

Low light intensity affects the growth of forest pine trees.

d)

Gypsy moth caterpillars eat the leaves of apple trees.

16.

Which is an example of a seasonal change to a biotic factor?

a)

Temperatures get cooler in the fall

b)

Hours of sunlight increase in the summer

c)

Birds fly south for the winter

d)

Rainfall increases in the spring

17.

A hollow, sealed glass sphere contains sand, water, air, algae, and tiny brine shrimp. The sphere is a model ecosystem. Which of these is a biotic factor of this ecosystem?

a)

air

b)

algae

c)

sand

d)

water

18.

Which of these is a biotic factor in a river ecosystem?

a)

The types of microogranisms that live in the river water

b)

the amount of soil and other particles carried by the river

c)

the speed at which the river water flows toward the ocean

d)

the amount of rain that flows off the land and into the river.

19.

In many desert ecosystems, days are hot and nights are cold. Water is scarce, so animals seek water wherever possible. The spines of a cactus are actually leaves adapted to conserve water. The cactus plants have also adapted to live in thin, sandy soil. Which of the following is a biotic component of a desert ecosystem?

a)

the thin, sandy soil

b)

the wide temperature range

c)

the scarcity of water

d)

the spiny cactus leaves

20.

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ocean ecosystem?

a)

the salt content of the water

b)

the temperature of the water

c)

the fish in the water

d)

the oxygen in the water

21.

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

a)

soil

b)

no soil

c)

some soil

d)

none of these

22.

___ 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

23.

What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?

a)

Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock

b)

Plants die from drought and decompose

c)

Land is bulldozed and soil remains

24.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

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

25.

What is an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession?

a)

Humans cut down many trees in a small region.

b)

A volcanic eruption covers an area in lava.

26.

What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

a)

peak community

b)

turf community

c)

climax community

d)

disturbed community

27.

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

a)

Primary Succession

b)

Secondary Succession

c)

Both Take The Same Amount of Time

28.

The Final stage of ecological succession is...

a)

Mature Tree Growth

b)

Climax Community

c)

Pioneer Community

29.

Ends in a climax community...

a)

primary succession

b)

secondary succession

c)

both types of succession

30.

Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present

a)

primary succession

b)

secondary succession

c)

both types of succession

31.
What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?
a)
primary succession
b)
ecological succession
c)
secondary succession
d)
intermediate
32.
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.

What are examples of pioneer species in primary succession?

a)

Bushes and Shrubs

b)

Oak Trees

c)

Mosses and Lichens

d)

Rose Bushes

34.

Replacement of one type of community by another at a single place over time in a predictable series of change...

a)

symbiosis

b)

succession

c)

competition

d)

cooperation

35.

How does climate change impact the biodiversity of an ecosystem?

a)

Climate change can lead to habitat loss, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, all of which can directly impact the biodiversity of an ecosystem.

b)

Climate change only affects human populations

c)

Biodiversity increases with climate change

d)

Climate change has no impact on biodiversity

36.

How does climate change affect the migration patterns of species?

a)

Climate change has no impact on the migration patterns of species

b)

Migration patterns of species are not influenced by temperature and precipitation changes

c)

Climate change can alter the temperature and precipitation patterns, which can directly impact the habitats and food sources of species, leading to changes in their migration patterns.

d)

Species are not affected by climate change

37.

What are the consequences of climate change on species distribution?

a)

No impact on species distribution

b)

Shifts in species distribution

c)

Decrease in species diversity

d)

Increase in species population

38.

In what ways does climate change influence ecosystem services?

a)

By reducing the impact of invasive species on ecosystem services

b)

By altering temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to changes in species distribution, habitat loss, and disruption of ecological processes.

c)

By promoting the growth of diverse and healthy ecosystems

d)

By increasing the availability of resources for ecosystem services

39.

Describe the impact of climate change on the provision of ecosystem services.

a)

Climate change has no impact on ecosystem services

b)

Climate change can alter the distribution and abundance of species, disrupt ecological processes, and reduce the ability of ecosystems to provide essential services.

c)

Ecosystem services will improve as a result of climate change

d)

Climate change only affects a few species and has no overall impact on ecosystems

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.

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

a)

using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.

b)

burning fossil fuels

c)

texting on cellphones

d)

eating meat

42.

The correct order of stages in the primary succession of volcanic island environment is illustrated by

a)

Shrubs-Mosses-Coconut trees-Sea grasses

b)

Volcanic rock- Lichen-Mosses-Sea grasses

c)

Volcanic rock-Shrubs-Coconut trees- Sea grasses

d)

Volcanic rock-Sea grasses-Coconut trees- Shrubs

43.

Climate changes are caused by...

a)

changes in Earth's orbit

b)

amount of solar energy

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

human activities

44.

Humans are releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere faster than they can be removed by natural processes. This has resulted in

a)

global climate change

b)

aliens visiting Earth

c)

more species thriving in their new climates

d)

a decrease in sales of winter coats

45.

Ecosystems consist of interactions between:

a)

a) Only living organisms

b)

b) Only non-living components

c)

c) Only biotic components

d)

d) Both living and non-living components

46.

What can disrupt ecosystems and potentially lead to imbalances?

a)

a) Increased rainfall

b)

b) Nutrient cycling

c)

c) Human activities


d)
  1. d) Symbiotic relationships


47.
The __________ ecosystem is extremely dry because it has very little rainfall and is usually hot, but there are some that are cold.
a)
Deserts
b)
Grasslands
c)
Temperate Forests
d)
Climate
48.
Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?
a)
The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
b)
The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
c)
The norther hemisphere is tilted neither toward or away from the sun
d)
Why are you talking about the northern hemisphere when you asked about the southern hemisphere?
49.
What does the earth's tilt cause?
a)
The seasons
b)
Day and Night
c)
Tsunamis
d)
Earthquakes
50.
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
51.
Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?
a)
The equator rotates slower than the poles.
b)
The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
c)
The equator always receives direct sunlight.
d)
The equator has 18 hour days.