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Ecology Final Review 2025
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1
Which of the following is NOT true of forests?
trees store carbon within their trunks for many years
animals often live mostly on the edges of the forest
fragmentation of forests can affect the movement of animals
trees provide a line of defense against floods and landslides
2
Which of the following is NOT part of the "Three E" model of sustainabiliti
ecosystems
economy
equity
environment
3
Acid rain raises the pH of rain water
False
True
4
Of the following ocean zones, which makes up the greatest percentage of the open ocean?
disphotic zone
euphotic zone
photic zone
aphotic zone
5
The term "surface tension" is created by which property of water?
cohesion
capillary action
condensation
adhesion
6
The source of most irrigation and drinking water is
underground
flowing surface water such as streams and rivers
the ocean
surface water reservoirs such as lakes and ponds
7
Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly
True
False
8
Which of the following are the 3 largest sources of energy for the US?
petroleum, hydroelectric, and natural gas
nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal
solar, natural gas, and coal
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
9
Which is NOT true about heat islands
roof-top gardens cause heat to be trapped in buildings
exhaust from increased vehicle use can trap heat in cities
they can be caused by asphalt roads and concrete buildings
attention to air flow patterns can reduce temperature spikes
10
Energy produced from coal is inconsistent and unreliable
True
False
11
Which of the following is NOT used by the timber industry to generate an estimate for a tree's value upon harvesting?
the carbon stored within the tissues
the height of the tree
the tree species
the diameter at breast height
12
Which of the following energy sources is incorrectly matched?
oil - nonrenewable
solar - renewable
geothermal - nonrenewable
natural gas - nonrenewable
13
It is likely that you would find lower levels of dissolved oxygen in:
mouth of a river
edges of a river
headwaters
tributaries
14
The combination of chemical, biological, and physical pest control in forest management is known as
integrated pest management
combined pest management
comprehensive pest management
pathogenic pest management
15
When groundwater is pumped from aquifers, it can leave dissolved salts behind on the surface of the soil. This is:
evapotranspiration
salinization
recharging
artesian welling
16
In terrestrial biomes, the factor limiting photosynthesis is __, whereas in marine biomes, it is __.
nutrients, carbon dioxide
light, nutrients
carbon dioxide, light
light, oxygen
17
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that can be gained from aquaculture?
reduced fuel consumption for commercial fishing vessels
requires less aquatic area to yield the same catch
fewer diseases for fish
stable income for fishermen
18
A large farm near your house is contaminating the local stream with fertilizer runoff. This pollution would be:
point-source chemical pollution
nonpoint-source nutrient pollution
point-source sediment pollution
nonpoint-source thermal pollution
19
artesian wells cannot be drilled directly into an aquifer due to tremendous water pressure
True
False
20
Which process brings water into the ground?
condensation
transpiration
infiltration
evaporation
21
In which part of a watershed would the elevation likely be the highest?
a large river
an estuary
a pond
a tributary
22
Which type of irrigation has the most efficient water usage?
spray
furrow
drip
flood
23
water is a nonpolar molecule
False
True
24
The land needed to support a city with food, electricity and other materials can be __ times larger than the city itself
2
2,000
20
200
25
Which agricultural practice involves planting crops after the cash crop is harvested to protect soil from runoff?
contour planting
cover crops
rotational grazing
strip cropping
26
Which of the following would be a concerning water quality condition in a local waterway?
cold temperatures
high dissolved oxygen
low pH
low hardness
27
What type of pollution includes POPs?
biological
sediment
nutrient
chemical
28
The type of urban sprawl characterized by spreading along roadways is called:
ribbon
smart growth
leapfrog
low-density radial
29
Which of the following is NOT a condition that would be found in an area of high marine productivity?
high levels of nutrients
upwelling
high amounts of phytoplankton
strong thermoclines
30
How does deforestation affect the local climate?
ground water infiltration will decrease
both reduce humidity AND infiltration will decrease
precipitation will increase
a lack of trees reduces the humidity in the air
31
The concentration of a population into cities is known as:
urbanization
sustainability
stratification
Euclidian zoning
32
Which of the following is NOT a pull factor caused by cities?
the opportunities for specialized careers
the availability of efficient infrastructure
the loss of employment opportunities in rural areas
the availability of entertainment
33
The anoxic soil in wetlands allow them to be ___ sinks
photosynthetic
mitigation
nitrogen
carbon
34
The location in which freshwater and saltwater mix at the mouth of a river is known as a(n):
intertidal zone
estuary
euphotic zone
productivity zone
35
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which cities originally formed?
hunt/gather, specialized trades, farming, city growth
hunt/gather, farming, specialized trades, city growth
specialized trades, farming, hunt/gather, city growth
specialized trades, hunt/gather, farming, city growth
