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Living Environment: Ecology Terms / Human Impact
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This reviews Ecology and Human Impact terms for the Living Environment Regents.
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1
Which human activity would have the greatest impact on the carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle?
an increased use of water
destruction of large forest areas
destructions of large sand dunes
an increased use of solar energy
2
The first level of all food pyramids
is chemosynthesis
consists of primary consumers
consists of producers
3
How many energy is lost on each level of the energy pyramids?
10%
.01%
.1%
1%
4
This animal eats only meat. It's also called a _______.
carnivore
herbivore
meanie
omnivore
5
An ecosystem will most likely remain stable if
it has a high level of biodiversity
finite resources decrease
it has more predators than pray
biotic factors decrease
6
In which ecosystem do
more than half
the world's species live?
deserts
coral reefs
grasslands
rainforests
7
The movements of energy and nutrients through living systems are different because...
energy flows in one direction, and nutrients recycle
energy forms chemical compounds and nutrients are lost as heat
nutrients flow in one direction , and energy recycles
energy is limited in the biosphere, and nutrients are always available
8
What are pesticides?
Chemicals that Attract Helpful Bugs
Chemicals Used to Keep Pests Away
Chemicals that are Used to Make the Grass Grow
Harmful Chemicals that can Cause Disease
9
The koala eats
only
plants. It's also called a _______.
herbivore
really cute
omnivore
carnivore
10
In this food chain, what is the significance of the arrows?
It points to the thing because they like each other
It points to the thing where energy is taken away
It points to the thing where energy is given
It points to the thing that is weaker
11
Climate change may have an impact on the following:
Energy and human health
Agriculture, natural terrestrial ecosystems, and water resources
Air quality, oceans, and coastal zones
All of the above
12
A consumer eats
both
plants and animals. What is it called?
omnivore
None of the above
herbivore
carnivore
13
What can you do to help endangered species?
Both 2 and 3
Nothing
Recycle
Stop using straws\plastic bags
14
An ecosystem includes...
living & nonliving parts of the environment
all the plants, animals, microorganisms
all the food chains in the environment
all the nonliving parts of an environment- soil, weather, et
15
A grasshopper eats a plant, a bird eats a grasshopper, a snake eats a bird, and an owl eats a snake. This is a _______.
carbon cycle
ecosystem
unlucky day
food chain
16
What is one way food chains and energy pyramids are similar?
both show the energy available decreasing as you go up
both show how energy moves through an ecosystem
both are triangles
17
What breaks down dead plants and dead animals and reuses them as nutrients?
the weather
decomposers
consumers
producers
18
Biomagnification is...
instant death
when toxin concentrations increases up the food chain
the study of microscopic biology
when toxin concentrations decrease moving up the food chain
19
What is Poaching?
legally hunting animals
Illegally hunting and killing animals
Shooting at animals but not hitting them because your bad at aiming
Hunting People like a rich guy!
20
What is the
primary
source of energy for
all
living things?
oxygen
water
the Sun
soil
21
Which of the following is an example of human impact on the environment?
Competition
Habitat destruction
Floods
Tornadoes
22
Which of the following
does not
cause permanent changes to an ecosystem?
natural disaster
rain
climate change
humans
23
How Can We Prevent Poaching?
Make the Animals go Extinct so They Can't be Killed
Open up Animal Reserves.
Kill Poachers.
Protect Endangered Animals.
24
3 examples of a detrivore
All of the above
Pigs, Fungi and Plants
Vultures, Ham and Coots
Vultures, worms and Crabs
25
Fill in the blank
. Plants or producers absorb _______ _______ and then give off oxygen as their waste.
helium
carbon cycle
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
26
We're do tertiary consumers stand on a energy pyramid?
Second from the bottom because they are herbivores
Second to the top
At the bottom
At the top because nothing eats them
27
Which of the following is
NOT
considered a decomposer?
bacteria
millipede
grass
mushrooms
28
Does deforestation impact the oxygen cycle?
True
False
29
Why are sea turtles endangered?
Because people throw trash in the ocean and turtles sometimes eat it.
Because some people hunt for turtles so they can sell their shells.
Because people can hit turtles with their boats
30
True or False
: If a drought causes plants in the forest to die, it will also affect carnivorous eagles.
TRUE
FALSE
31
Secondary Consumers are usually
both Carnivores and Omnivores
just Omnivores
just Carnivores
just Herbivores
