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- 1. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which statement is true of the many parts of the biosphere?
Each part includes salt water
Each part is completely unique
Each part is isolated from the others
Each part is connected to all the others
- 2. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
On a construction site, a worker moves some debris and a bulldozer moves a different pile of debris. Which of these best explains how the worker and the bulldozer are alike?
Their physical properties are similar
They are both systems that are performing similar functions
They both use the same kind of fuel to provide them with energy
They have control centers that made from the same components
- 3. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What is an organized group of related parts that interact for form a whole?
theory
system
adaptation
arrangement
- 4. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of these best explains the organization of the biosphere?
Groups of biomes make up a community, and groups of communities make up an ecosystem
Groups of communities make up a population, and groups of populations make up a biome
Groups of individuals make up populations, and groups of populations make up communities
Groups of populations make up an ecosystem, and groups of ecosystems make up a community
- 5. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of these is an example of a connection between Earth systems?
ice melting on a lake
deer drinking from a stream
a robin hatching from an egg
minerals forming under Earth's surface
- 6. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of these only lists abiotic components of an ecosystem?
river, grass, soil
rocks, insects, trees
minerals, water, air
sand, saltwater, seabirds
- 7. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
The geosphere is one of four interconnected systems and includes ___________.
all non-living parts of the Earth
every living thing on Earth
continents, rocks, and sea floor only
the features on and below Earth's surface
- 8. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of these is not a characteristics of all living things?
they use energy
They are made up of more than one cell
they maintain stable internal conditions
they move
- 9. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What do the atmosphere and the hydrosphere work together to do?
to maintain a consistent temperature for life on Earth
to provide homes for most organisms living on Earth
to keep ice caps from melting and sea levels from rising on Earth
to allow the water cycle to constantly provide fresh water for Earth
- 10. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
A plover bird eats parasites off a crocodile’s skin. The crocodile provides the plover protection from predators.MutualismCommensalismParasitismNot Symbiosis - 11. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Fleas obtain nutrients by feeding on the blood of a dog.
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Not Symbiosis
- 12. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Moss gains exposure to sunlight by growing on the branches of trees. The moss does not harm the trees.
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Not Symbiosis
- 13. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt______________ occurs when more than one individual or population tries to use the same limited resource.NichePredator-preyAvailabilityCompetition
- 14. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
The close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem
Biosphere
Ecology
Symbiosis
Environment
- 15. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 ptWhat is the difference between biotic and abiotic?Biotic are non-living thingsAbiotic are living organismsBiotic is life,
Abiotic is non-livingBiotic is non-living, Abiotic is living - 16. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 ptWhich option is biotic?LightWaterSalt in the waterAngel fish
- 17. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 ptWhich option is abiotic?PlantsRocksAnimalsFungi
- 18. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 ptWhich biome is more likely to survive a change in the environment?High (rich) biodiversityLow (poor) biodiversity
- 19. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 ptWhat does biodiversity mean?Only one species in an area.The different amount of species in an areaAll abiotic lifeNitrogen fixation
- 20. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 ptWhen there is higher biodiversitymore organisms are likely to die because they can't adapt to environmental changes.there is less diversity.there is more diversity and higher sustainability of life.there is more diversity and lower sustainability of life
- 21. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What is a keystone species?
A species that helps to hold an ecosystem together
A species that lives in or around rocks
Keys and stones have nothing to do with ecology
A keystone isn't a living thing, it's just a stone
- 22. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptThe particular role (job) of an organism in its environment including types of food it eats, how it obtains its food and how it interacts with other organisms is called a what?nichehabitathomeecosystem
- 23. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Why are bee's important?
They make honey
The pollinate flowers
Bee's provide important services to the ecosystem
We shouldn't talk about them, they sting me and it hurts
- 24. Multiple-choice5 minutes1 ptBased on the graph shown, what is the effect of removing a keystone species from an ecosystem?biodiversity goes upbiodiversity goes downbiodiversity stays about the samenot enough information to tell
- 25. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptOne single organism is known as an ___________.IndividualPopulationCommunityEcosystem
- 26. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptA group of organisms in the same species an in the same location is known as a ___________.IndividualPopulationCommunityEcosystem
- 27. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptA group of organisms with multiple species an in the same location is know as a ___________.IndividualPopulationCommunityEcosystem
- 28. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptA group of organisms and the biotic and abiotic factors that impact them is known as a ___________.IndividualPopulationCommunityEcosystem
- 29. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptA group of ecosystems with similar climate and organisms located globally is known as a ___________.BiomeBiosphereCommunityEcosystem
- 30. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 ptThe entire Earth including all living things and anything that will impact life is known as the ___________.BiomeBiosphereCommunityEcosystem
