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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an abiotic feature of the environment?
sunlight
condensation
wind
bacteria
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are biotic features of the environment?
worms
rocks
buildings
plants
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is an environment?
the biotic and abiotic features of an area
the interactions between the biotic and abiotic features of an area
an area where people live
the natural world
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct definition of ecosystem?
interactions between the biotic and abiotic features of an environment
a large environment
an environment affected by humans
an environment that humans rely on for their survival
- 5. Multiple Choice
What are provisional ecosystem services?
things that ecosystems provide that are directly needed for human survival. These include drinking water, food, fuel and raw materials.
the services that regulate the natural processes that we need to survive. Examples include the regulation of the global climate, the purification of air and water, the purification of plants and crops, and the protection of habitats against erosion and natural hazards.
the non-material benefits gained from functioning natural environments. These services provide us with health, happiness and purpose. Examples include, spiritual enrichment, recreation, relaxation, physical and mental health, aesthetic values and artistic inspiration.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are regulating ecosystem services?
things that ecosystems provide that are directly needed for human survival. These include drinking water, food, fuel and raw materials.
the services that regulate the natural processes that we need to survive. Examples include the regulation of the global climate, the purification of air and water, the purification of plants and crops, and the protection of habitats against erosion and natural hazards.
the non-material benefits gained from functioning natural environments. These services provide us with health, happiness and purpose. Examples include, spiritual enrichment, recreation, relaxation, physical and mental health, aesthetic values and artistic inspiration.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are cultural ecosystem services?
things that ecosystems provide that are directly needed for human survival. These include drinking water, food, fuel and raw materials.
the services that regulate the natural processes that we need to survive. Examples include the regulation of the global climate, the purification of air and water, the purification of plants and crops, and the protection of habitats against erosion and natural hazards.
the non-material benefits gained from functioning natural environments. These services provide us with health, happiness and purpose. Examples include, spiritual enrichment, recreation, relaxation, physical and mental health, aesthetic values and artistic inspiration.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are provisional ecosystem services?
food
oxygen
pollination
storing carbon
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are regulating ecosystem services?
surfing
oxygen
pollination
storing carbon
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a cultural ecosystem service?
education
oxygen
pollination
storing carbon
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the economic value of ecosystem services?
less than global GNP
$33 trillion
it is not calculable
1 trillion
- 12. Multiple Choice
Carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere through
respiration
combustion
fossil fuels
trees
- 13. Multiple Choice
Carbon dioxide is absorbed by
producers
consumers
decomposers
primary consumers
- 14. Multiple Choice
producers
turn carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbohydrates
turn oxygen into carbohydrates and carbon dioxide
turn water into carbon dioxide and oxygen
turn carbon dioxide into water and carbohydrates
- 15. Multiple Choice
producers use photosynthesis to
turn carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbohydrates
turn carbon dioxide into carbon and carbohydrates
turn carbon dioxide into oxygen and water
turn carbon dioxide into water and carbohydrates
- 16. Multiple Choice
Carbon compounds (carbohydrates) are passed along the food chain when the animals consume them. However, much of the carbon returns to the atmosphere when
the animal exhales. This process is called respiration
the animal inhales. This process is called combustion
the animal exhales. This process is called photosynthesis
the animal exhales. This process is called decomposition
- 17. Multiple Choice
Carbon that was in the bodies of dead organisims is eaten by decomposers. The carbon that was in their bodies
returns to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide
returns to the atmosphere as oxygen and water
returns to the atmosphere as decomposition
returns to the atmosphere as exhalation
- 18. Multiple Choice
When the decomposition of dead organisms is prevented
the carbon in the decomposed plants and animals may become available as fossil fuels in the future
the oxygen in the decomposed plants and animals may become available as fossil fuels in the future
the nitrogen in the decomposed plants and animals may become available as fossil fuels in the future
the water in the decomposed plants and animals may become available as fossil fuels in the future
- 19. Multiple Choice
what is an organism?
a plant or animal
a living thing
something that produces carbohydrates
something that produces oxygen
- 20. Multiple Choice
In what decade did the dramatic increase in global temperatures begin?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
- 21. Multiple Choice
What are the causes of global warming?
Changing land uses (deforestation)
combustion of fossil fuels
the changing reflective of the earth's surface
increased greenhouse gasses in the the atmosphere that trap the sun's radiation
burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gasses that contribute to global warming
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the energy source for the water cycle?the sunthe earthwaterthe moon
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of precipitation?snowaircloudsvapor
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which is the opposite of condensation?
runoff
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why runoff is important?It returns water to other locations on EarthIt increases the chance of floodingIt makes evaporation occur fasterIt increases condensation
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSnow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.evaporationcondensationaccumulationprecipitation
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?condensationevaporationsublimationtranspiration - 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen water _________, dew forms.MeltsEvaporatesCondensesPrecipitates
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the water cycle?the 3 forms of waterthe movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earthwhen water meltswhen clouds form
- 30. Multiple ChoiceDuring which stage do clouds form?condensationevaporationprecipitation
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?condesantionevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?condensationevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich stage does the #2 show in the diagram?condensationevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich stage does the #3 show in the diagram?condensationevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 35. Multiple Choicewhat does the #4 show in the diagram?condensationevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 36. Multiple Choice
What drives the water cyclce
solar insolation and evaporation
solar insolation and gravity
gravity and the spinning of the earth on its axis
gravity and condensation
- 37. Multiple Choice
What is the correct term for the absorbing of water into soil?
transpiration
evapotranspiration
infiltration
absorption
- 38. Multiple Choice
which of the following are not driven by gravity
transpiration and evaporation
condensation, transpiration and evaporation
infiltration, ground water, run off, precipitation
infiltration, ground water movement, run off, precipitation
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are driven by heat?
infiltration, ground water, run off, precipitation
infiltration, run off, precipitation
condensation, evaporation, transpiration
precipitation
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