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- 1. Multiple Choice
How does the latitude of the tundra generally compare with that of the taiga?
The tundra is in polar regions while the taiga is near the equator
The taiga is in polar regions while the tundra is near the equator
The tundra is in polar regions while the taiga is slightly closer to the equator
The taiga is in polar regions while the tundra is slightly closer to the equator
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following biomes is characterized by low rainfall, freezing temperature and the presence of polar bears and scarce vegetation?
Taiga
Tundra
Temperate forest
Desert
- 3. Multiple Choice
The map below represents a particular Earth biome:
This biomes conditions are favorable to organisms such as cacti and rattlesnakes. Which answer choice most closely describes the biomes environmental conditions?
High temperature, high precipitation
High temperature, low precipitation
Low temperature, high precipitation
Low temperature, low precipitation
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which description most accurately describes the biosphere?
A group of organisms of the same species
A group of organisms of different species
A group of organisms of different species along with the abiotic factors that make up their environment
All life on Earth and their physical surroundings
- 5. Multiple Choice
The diagram represents a food web for a community of organisms:
A disease causes the rabbit population to decline drastically. How would this impact the community?
The mouse population would decrease
The grasshopper population would decrease
The fox population would decrease
The snake population would decrease
- 6. Multiple Choice
The factor that has the biggest influence on biome classification is:
Topography
Magnetic fields
Soil type
Climate
- 7. Multiple Choice
Many of the biomes that exist on Earth can be found in the western part of North Carolina. What is the primary reason for the existence of such a wide range of biomes in this area?
The rivers and lakes in the mountain areas
The wide range of altitude of the mountains
The rocks that make up the mountains
The wind and water erosion of the mountains
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms is defined as genetic variation within populations and variation of populations within ecosystems that makeup the biosphere?
Biome
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
Niche
- 9. Multiple Choice
How do warmer temperatures and higher rainfall generally influence biodiversity?
Biodiversity increases
Biodiversity decreases
Biodiversity stabilizes
Biodiversity increases then decreases
- 10. Multiple Choice
How can a global loss of biodiversity impact the Earth?
It can increase ecosystem stability
It can promote a wider variety of life within the biosphere
It can lead to a global shortage of food
It can increase the life expectancy of all species
- 11. Multiple Choice
The following graph shows human population growth over the past 2000 years:
Based on the above data during which year was there more than likely the greatest biodiversity loss?
400 A.D.
800 A.D.
1200 A.D.
2000 A.D
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why can an invasive species be potentially threatening to an ecosystem?
Organisms in the ecosystem may not know how to protect themselves
They can add genetic variation
They can mate with members of the community which leads to the evolution of a new species
They can be used to synthesize new medicine for harmful diseases
- 13. Multiple Choice
Kudzu, a vine covering many acres of North Carolina was introduced to the United States in 1876 to control erosion. Over the years scientists have found that kudzu creates problems by growing rapidly and preventing other plants from getting sunlight. Which term best describes kudzu?
A noncompetitive species
An agent of erosion
An invasive, exotic, non-native species
An abiotic factor
- 14. Multiple Choice
Over the past 100 years deforestation has caused the red-cockaded woodpecker to become endangered in North Carolina. Which of the following most accurately describes this event?
Habitat alteration
Introduction of invasive species
Air pollution
Poaching
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth’s resources?
A population that is below the carrying capacity will have an increase in contagious diseases
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources
A population that is below the carrying capacity will experience a decrease in freshwater resources
A population that is above the carrying capacity will experience an increase in plant production
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the general trend between population numbers and natural resources?
As population increases the amount of natural resources decrease
As population increases the amount of natural resources increase
As population decreases the amount of natural resources decreases
There is no relationship between population and natural resources
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?
Because the products are not biodegradable and would therefore accumulate if thrown in the garbage
Because this would increase the consumption of petroleum products
Because this would decrease the amount of green industry jobs
Because the products can be made into inexpensive public art
- 18. Multiple Choice
The following graph represents a deer population:
During what month did the deer reach their
carrying capacity?
Month 1
Month 5
Month 9
Month 12
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would increase a person’s overall ecological footprint?
Using public transportation to work
Properly insulating houses to reduce the amount of heat necessary during winter months
A school system turns on all the heat in the classrooms when it is 70 degrees outside
Frequently recycling paper and plastic products
- 20. Multiple Choice
How have humans mitigated their impact on the biosphere?
Reintroduction programs
Clear cutting
Habitat alteration
Acid rain
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answer choices most accurately describes climate?
The daily temperature and precipitation
The average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time
The amount of storms an area experiences
The highest temperature an area experiences
- 22. Multiple Choice
The following map represents the Pacific Ocean:
During an El Nino season how are the
conditions at Point B likely to change?
High temperatures, high rainfall
High temperatures, low rainfall
Low temperatures, high rainfall
Low temperatures, low rainfall
- 23. Multiple Choice
How could deforestation affect the atmosphere?
It could lead to an increase in carbon dioxide causing an increase in global temperatures
It could lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide causing a decrease in global temperatures
It could lead to an increase in carbon dioxide causing a decrease in global temperatures
It could lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide causing an increase in global temperatures
- 24. Multiple Choice
Based on average global temperatures the graph below suggests that humans started using fossil fuels around:
1860
1920
1960
2000
- 25. Multiple Choice
An increase in chlorofluorocarbons and aerosols are most likely to result in an increase in what?
Acid rain
Ozone depletion
Global warming
Ocean acidification
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