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Ch 3 (Section 1) Biosphere (rev 19)
Ch 3 (Section 1) Biosphere (rev 19)
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Which statement is false?
According to the media, Biosphere II was not successful.
Sunlight and humidity are examples of abiotic factors in the environment.
Biotic and abiotic factors affect each other.
Human activity does not affect the biosphere.
2
In which climate zone is Nebraska located?
tropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
none of zones listed
3
Living species of the same type organized together are specifically referred to as a...
biome
community
ecosystem
population
4
Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and...
amount of solar energy received.
angle of the sun’s rays
prevailing winds.
ocean currents.
5
The unequal heating of Earth’s surface...
has important effects on Earth’s climate regions.
drives wind and ocean currents.
all answers listed
causes winds that transport heat throughout the biosphere.
6
The biosphere...
includes only biotic factors
lacks O2 in its atmosphere.
all listed
extends approximately 8 km above and below the surface of the Earth.
7
The level biological organization that is includes all others is...
community
population
species
ecosystem
8
Of the following zones, which typically experiences bitter cold winters and luke warm summers?
The intertidal zone.
The tropical zone.
The polar zone.
The temperate zone.
9
Typically winds will blow across Nebraska from __ to ___.
west; east
east; west
south, north
north; south
10
The Earth spins faster at the poles than at the equator.
True
False
11
When warm moist air rises above and elevation causing it to condense and precipitate, leaving only dry air...
there is a drop in barometric pressure.
it is called a rainshadow
the jet stream moves south
it is known as climate change leading to mass extinction
12
Which of the following spheres includes all the freshwater, salt water, water vapor, rain & underground water on Earth?
geosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
13
Air and water currents flow in a counter-clockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere.
False
True
14
If greenhouse gasses were to be eliminated from the atmosphere, what would be the effect on the Earth’s climates?
Precipitation would decrease dramatically.
UV radiation would decrease.
Precipitation would increase dramatically.
Temperatures would drop dramatically.
15
Biosphere I...
supports multiple biomes.
is affected by a variety of climates
all listed
is another name for the Earth.
16
Ecology is the study of...
the interaction of rock and land formations with wind and water
the interaction of organisms of the past with current organisms
organisms and their interaction with the environment.
the study of new medicines and organisms.
17
Each of the following is an abiotic factor in the environment EXCEPT...
plant life
temperature.
rainfall.
soil type.
18
Animals and plants being studied at the Henry Doorly zoo is an example of the scientific method of...
modeling
observation
experimentation and observation
observation and modeling.
19
When climate change occurs so quickly that organisms have no time to adapt, it results in...
mass extinction
overpopulation
none of the answers listed.
extinction of of a particular species
20
The loss of heat to space is slowed by...
atmospheric gases.
radiation entering the atmosphere.
thickened cloud coverage
biotic factors
21
Biosphere II is located in...
California
Arizona
Florida
New Mexico
22
The grasslands of the US are comparable to the grasslands of Argentina in terms of fauna, flora and climate.
False
True
23
Ecosystems are larger than communities.
False
True
24
Western Nebraska has a very dry climate because...
water evaporates before it the ground
the flat surface causes rain clouds to move over the state
the winds carry precipitation east.
it is located in a rain shadow
25
The combination of living organisms is specified area is specifically referred to as a(n)...
population
biome
community
species
26
Biosphere II was originally built...
as a model of life supported in space.
to isolate humans in a newly designed biome.
to study organisms in biomes different from the one's they originate in.
as a means of protecting unique life forms from extinction
27
A scientist would like to know the chemical contents of lake water & effects of increased CO2. How would he study this?
experimentation
modeling
observation
28
Regional climates are affected primarily by...
transport of heat and moisture by wind and ocean currents.
geographic features
latitude of the land mass
all listed
29
In order to be of the same species, both organisms need to be able to successfully breed with each other.
True
False
30
What is an example something that can result from climate change?
all listed
extreme blizzards
severe drought in a typically moist area.
a stronger than "normal" hurricane
31
How is it that winters on the East Coast are moderated compared to other areas of the country?
warm air and ocean currents move south down along the east coast.
cool air and water currents of the Atlantic ocean pass along the east coast
cool air and water currents from the Pacific ocean moves down the east coas
warm gulf stream air passes north along the east coat.
32
Which is a biotic factor that affects the size of a population in a specific ecosystem?
type of soil in the ecosystem
number and kinds of predators in the ecosystem
concentration of oxygen in the ecosystem
average temperature of the ecosystem
33
Of the following, which is most likely a human cause of climate change?
a meteorite hitting the Earth's surface
changes in the Earth's orbit and therefor solar energy.
changes in the Earth's orbit and therefor solar energy.
gasses produced through industry
34
The largest and most common upwelling affecting the United States is...
La Niña
El Niño
La Mujer
El Señor
35
Species is equivalent to an individual in terms of biological organization.
True
False
36
Which is NOT one of the major greenhouse gasses?
C4 (methane)
N2 (Nitrogen)
H2O (water vapors)
CO2 (carbon dioxide)
37
The average year-after-year conditions of temperature and precipitation in a particular region is the region’s...
ecosystem.
weather.
niche
climate.
38
An example of fauna in a community is...
a population of lily pads
a sandy beach with 60% humidity in the air.
a collection of gallons of pond water.
a population of frogs.
39
Struggles of Biosphere II included...
acidification of model oceans due to increased levels of CO2.
an increase in the levels of O2 making it difficult for plants to survive.
all answers listed.
limited air circulation made it difficult for the survival of many organism
40
The movement of air due to the spinning of the Earth is called..
a nor'easter
doldrums
la Niña
the Coriolis effect
