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Environmental Science Semester 1 Review
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1
A type of succession that occurs on a surface where an ecosystem existed before is called
primary succession
secondary succession
2
According to the illustration, the shrew would be a
secondary consumer
producer
tertiary consumer
primary consumer
3
Precipitation is represented by a
bar graph
line graph
4
The biome where fir, spruce, and pine trees are common is the
Desert
Arctic Tundra
Taiga
Grassland
5
Which biome is represented by the orange color?
Deciduous Forest
Desert
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
6
Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor?
honeybee
sunflower
rotting log
water
7
All members of the same species occupying a specific area is called a(n)
organism
biome
population
habitat
8
What gas makes up 78% of our air & can only be used by plants if it's transformed by bacteria?
oxygen
phosphorus
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
9
The nonliving part of an ecosystem are called ____ factors.
biotic
abiotic
unchanged
deceased
10
A species that is native to and found only within a limited area is called a(n)
endemic species
endangered species
threatened species
exotic species
11
In graph C, what was the TEMPERATURE in January?
26°C
28°C
31°C
20°C
12
Which biome is represented by the purple color?
Desert
Deciduous Forest
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
13
Th elimiting factor that controls the vegatative character of a biome is
animal species
wind
light
precipitation
14
Which of the following organisms would be considered a producer?
fungi
housefly
mouse
green plant
15
The maximum size of a population that the environment will support is known as
population capacity
maximum population
maximum capacity
carrying capacity
16
Which organism would be a tertiary consumer?
deer
squirrel
mountain lion
grass
17
A farm has been abandoned. What type of succession is this?
primary
secondary
18
Which biome is represented by the yellow color?
Tropical Rainforest
Grassland
Taiga
Deciduous Forest
19
The line marked "A" represents
exponential growth
population decline
carrying capacity
logisitic growth
20
Which of the following would not be found in a savanna?
lion
giraffe
prarie dog
zebra
21
The place where an organism lives and has the resources the organism needs is called a(n)
habitat
population
biome
organism
22
The relationship between a bobcat and a rabbit is an example of
competition
mutualism
predator and prey
parasite and host
23
Which of the following would not be found in a deciduous forest?
squirrels
deer
oak trees
evergreen trees
24
Which of the following is NOT an endangered species?
salt creek tiger beetle
giant panda
snow leopard
white-tailed deer
25
A species that has a declining population and is likely to become endangered is called a(n)
endemic species
threatened species
endangered species
exotic species
26
Deserts plants have adaptations for conserving water. These type of plants are called
succulents
coniferous
luscious
deciduous
27
Which of the following is a biotic factor?
sunlight
water
dirt
bacteria
28
Any living thing is called a(n)
habitat
biome
organism
population
29
What is the current human population?
4.5 million
1 billion
7 billion
7 million
30
Owls eat voles. If a virus infects the vole population, what happens to the owl population?
remains unaffected
increases
decreases
31
Which of the following would not be found in a grassland?
fox
bear
prarie dog
coyote
32
In which of the following relationships do BOTH species BENEFIT?
competition
parasitism
commensalism
mutualism
33
A change in the genetic composition of a population is known as
matural selection
mutualism
emigration
immigration
34
Which of the following cycles is most clearly linked to global warming?
water cycle
nitrogen cycle
carbon cycle
phosphorus cycle
35
Only animals can be endangered, not plants.
False
True
36
Which graph is most likely the Tropical Rainforest biome?
A
C
B
37
A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken is called a(n)
endemic species
threatened species
exotic species
endangered species
38
More than half of all known species on our planet are ___.
Fish
Plants
Insects
Mammals
39
Burmese Pythons are an endangered species.
true
false
40
According to the picture, the rabbit woul be considered a
scarvenger
carnivore
herbivore
omnivore
41
A tornado destroys trees in a forest. What type of succession is this?
secondary
primary
42
What factor is probably responsible for the most extinctions worldwide?
Hunting within the limits of the law
the Endangered Species Act
flu-like diseases
habitat destruction
43
Yeast are living organisms.
True
False
44
Which biome is represented by the baby blue color?
Arctic tundra
Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Taiga
45
In graph C, how much PRECIPITATION was there in January?
20cm
28cm
26cm
31cm
46
Organisms that feed on both plants and animals are called
decomposers
carnivores
herbivores
omnivores
47
Vultures, hyenas, and flies are all examples of
producers
carnivores
omnivores
scavengers
48
In which of the following relationships are BOTH species HARMED
commensalism
competition
parasitism
mutualism
49
Respiration and photosynthesis are two main processed in which cycle?
nitrogen
phosphorus
carbon
water
50
What process is described by the equation: 6CO
2
+ 6H
2
O+ solar energy ---> C
6
H
12
O
6
+6O
2
combustion
cellular respiration
digestion
photosynthesis
51
All of the living parts of an ecosystem are called
abiotic factors
living factors
biotic factors
biological factors
52
There are no endangered species in Nebraska.
True
False
53
The study of how organisms interact with one another & their non-living environment is called?
community
ecology
biology
photosynthesis
54
Which of the following is NOT an introduced species to the United States?
withe-tailed deer
house sparrow
zebra mussel
rat
55
The term precipitation means
lack of rainfall
temperature
rainfall and snowfall
rainfall only
56
The graph of exponential growth resembles what letter in the alphabet?
S
J
L
V
57
What percentage of Earth is freshwater
13%
3%
97%
87%
58
Polar bears are listed as a threatened species.
true
false
59
Large region characterized by a distinct climate and specific plants and animals is called a(n)
population
organism
biome
habitat
60
Which of the following are examples of deciduous plants?
pines and cedars
mosses and ferns
maples and oaks
algae and seaweed
61
Organisms that only feed on plants are called
omnivores
scavengers
carnivores
herbivores
62
The variety of species on Earth is called
keystone species
species variety
biological species
biodiversity
63
Permafrost and lichens are characteristic of which biome?
tropical savanna
taiga
woodland
arctic tundra
64
A new island forms from volcanic activity. What type of succession is this?
primary
secondary
65
Energy from photosynthesis comes from the
fossil fuels
nuclear fusion
hydroelectricity
sun
66
Which biome is represented by the dark green color?
Arctic Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Deciduous Forest
Taiga
67
The biome that is characterized by tall, lushtrees, orchids, monkeys, and tree frogs is the
grassland
chaparral
taiga
tropical rainforest
68
The picture represents a
food map
energy pyramid
food chain
food web
69
The line marked "B" represents the
biotic potential
growth rate
exponential growth
carrying capacity
70
Organisms, like bacteria and fungi, that decompose dead plants and animals are called
omnivores
decomposers
herbivores
carnivores
71
Which of the following are most likely to be pioneer organisms on an area of bare rock?
perennial grasses
shrubs
trees
lichen
72
A species that is imported or introduced to a non-native region is called a(n)
threatened species
exotic species
endangered species
endemic species
73
Which graph is most likely the desert biome?
A
B
C
74
Which biome is represented by the lime green color?
Taiga
Tropical Rainforest
Deciduous Forest
Grassland
75
Which of the following would not be found in a taiga?
evergreen trees
moose
grass
lynx