AP Environmental Science Unit 1: The Living World - Ecosystems

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1
Which process in the carbon cycle involves the release of CO₂ into the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels?
decomposition
nitrogen fixation
combustion
photosynthesis
2
What is the main reservoir of nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere?
nitrogen gas
ammonia
nitrate
nitrite
3
Which reservoir holds the largest amount of phosphorus in the phosphorus cycle?
oceans
atmosphere
soil
sedimentary rocks
4
In the context of ecosystems, what is the primary function of decomposers?
produce energy
break down dead organic matter
regulate trophic levels
conduct photosynthesis
5
Which ecosystem component converts solar energy into chemical energy?
decomposers
producers
consumers
predators
6
Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations between day and night?
desert
tundra
tropical rainforest
taiga
7
What is the primary driving force of the hydrologic cycle?
solar energy
wind patterns
gravity
ocean currents
8
Which cycle is responsible for the transfer of phosphorus from rocks to living organisms?
water cycle
carbon cycle
nitrogen cycle
phosphorus cycle
9
Which factor contributes most significantly to the formation of terrestrial biomes?
latitude
altitude
soil pH
ocean currents
10
Which element is a crucial component of proteins and often a limiting factor in ecosystems?
phosphorus
carbon
nitrogen
oxygen

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AP Environmental Science Unit 1: The Living World - Ecosystems

10 termsStudBud Administration7,189 plays

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Which process in the carbon cycle involves the release of CO₂ into the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels?
decomposition
nitrogen fixation
combustion
photosynthesis
2
What is the main reservoir of nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere?
nitrogen gas
ammonia
nitrate
nitrite
3
Which reservoir holds the largest amount of phosphorus in the phosphorus cycle?
oceans
atmosphere
soil
sedimentary rocks
4
In the context of ecosystems, what is the primary function of decomposers?
produce energy
break down dead organic matter
regulate trophic levels
conduct photosynthesis
5
Which ecosystem component converts solar energy into chemical energy?
decomposers
producers
consumers
predators
6
Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations between day and night?
desert
tundra
tropical rainforest
taiga
7
What is the primary driving force of the hydrologic cycle?
solar energy
wind patterns
gravity
ocean currents
8
Which cycle is responsible for the transfer of phosphorus from rocks to living organisms?
water cycle
carbon cycle
nitrogen cycle
phosphorus cycle
9
Which factor contributes most significantly to the formation of terrestrial biomes?
latitude
altitude
soil pH
ocean currents
10
Which element is a crucial component of proteins and often a limiting factor in ecosystems?
phosphorus
carbon
nitrogen
oxygen