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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does NOT produce carbon dioxide?PhotosynthesisBurning Fossil FuelsAnimal respirationPlants decaying
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCombustion is another word for __________.TransportationRespirationFossil FuelsBurning
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTRUE or FALSE?
All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle.TrueFalse - 4. Multiple ChoiceOrganisms that do not decompose can be buried and become what?waternutrientsairfossil fuels
- 5. Multiple ChoiceCarbon can be found in...The atmosphereSoilFossil fuelsAll of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?CombustionRespirationPhotosynthesisDeath
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat process occurs when coal (fossil fuel) is used for energy?DecompositionCombustionPressurizationRespiration
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRespiration is the process by which animals take in _____ and release _____.photosynthesis, aircarbon, oxygenoxygenoxygen, carbon dioxide
- 9. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem. What two processes are identified by the labels X and Y?X : Respiration
Y : PredationX : Adaptation
Y : DecompositionX : Fermentation
Y : Nitrogen FixationX : Decomposition
Y : Respiration - 10. Multiple ChoiceThe average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?lower levels of ozone in the atmospherelower levels of nitrogen in the atmospherehigher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmospherehigher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an effect of climate change?melting of sea iceburning of fossil fuelscutting down treesvehicle exhaust
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is biodiversity?a population of a speciesthe growth of citiesdestruction of natural habitatsa variety of organisms
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one way to prevent climate change?avoid dumping in storm drainsturn off electricity when you are not using itpick up after your pet's litteropen windows
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA strip mining company wants to lease some land that is currently part of a national park. They promise to reclaim the land should any minerals be mined from the area, and they are willing to pay top dollar for the rights. As an ecologist, what factors would you raise with the local government?the threat to local biodiversitymanagement of the land after the company leavesthe new jobs that would be createdthe increased traffic in the area
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows the carbon cycle. If many trees are removed from a forest by logging, what is the most immediate effect on the carbon cycle in that forest?increase in the rates of decompositionincrease in the rates of atmospheric carbon dioxidedecreased combustion of fossil fuelincrease production of organic compounds
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that. ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium.recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.natural processes can alter ecosystem stability.direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceNew fuels are being produced by converting corn and grasses into compounds containing alcohols that can be broken down for energy in various engines. The purpose of this research is toreduce the use of nonrenewable resources.increase the rate of air pollution.reduce the rate of homeostasis in organisms.cause a loss of biodiversity in the rain forests.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the as carbon dioxide.WaterAtmosphereSunAir
- 19. Multiple ChoiceCarbon can be found in...?The atmosphereInside of the EarthFossil fuelsAll of the above!
- 20. Multiple Choice
_____________ is an essential element of all living creatures.
Gold
Carbon
Carbon dioxide
Silver
- 21. Multiple Choice
Carbon is used in the process called __________ by plants and algae to make food and the building blocks for growth.
carbon cycle
life
photosynthesis
decomposition
- 22. Multiple Choice
Plants use ____________ to make their own food
Water
Sunlight
Carbon dioxide
All of these
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which gas do plants release, that humans depend on for survival?
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Sugar
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which gas do animals release, that plants depend on for survival?
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Sunlight
Water
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