Human Impact on the environment

comes mainly from our use of energy and resources

Which of the following is useful in showing common ancestry?

Embryology, Comparative anatomy, Fossils, DNA Analysis

Energy ecological pyramids measure _____.

Energy contained within each trophic level

What are the conditions for natural selection to occur?

descent with modification, differential reproduction, variation, heredity

species breed at different times

Which of these statements best describes stabilizing selection?

The intermediate phenotype is favored.

Which are mechanisms of evolution?

gene flow, non-random mating, mutation, genetic drift

Which species have amniotic egg?

Crocodiles, Dinosaurs and Birds, Rodents and Rabbits, Primates

Secondary succession occurs when ....

a community must be rebuilt after a disaster

Which species have two post-orbital fenestrae?

Dinosaurs and Birds, Crocodiles

The maximum population that an ecosystem can sustain.

Geographic isolation:

is the separation of populations by land or water barriers

How has movement and human enviornment interaction, made an impact on the development of the USA?

By adding culture, ethnicity, and creation of homes and communities

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Biology SOL (2024-25)

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1
An environment cant support unlimited growth. So only a few in the population gets to reproduce. This an example of ?
variation
heredity
descent with modification
differential reproduction
2
Stabilizing Selection
Favors both extremes of the population
All of the above
Favors one extreme population
Favors the average phenotype
3
ecological pyramids show...
energy
biomass
all of these
population size
4
Human Impact on the environment
is not influenced by our use of energy
is mostly negative
comes mainly from our use of energy and resources
is mostly positive
5
Is this picture showing primary or secondary succession?,
Secondary Succession
Primary Succession
6
Which of the following is useful in showing common ancestry?
Embryology
Comparative anatomy
Fossils
DNA Analysis
7
Which kingdom has organisms whose cell walls are made up of prokaryotes?
Fungi
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Protist
8
If the caterpillar and grasshopper is removed from this food web, which animal is directly affected?
lizard
grass
plant
owl
9
Biomagnification of toxic substances can build up in tissues but the most concentration is at the highest trophic level.
False
True
10
Which of these would lead to primary succession?
Flash Flood
Forest Fire
Formation of an island
Mowing your lawn
11
Fires, floods, and volcanic eruptions are density-__________ limiting factors.
Independent
Dependent
12
If the owl is removed from this food web, the mouse and lizard populations will increase.
True
False
13
Which of the following have organisms has a nucleus present?
Bacteria
Eukarya
Archaebacteria
Archaea
14
Environmental Policy is trying to reduce human impact on the environment
True
False
15
Which kingdom has organisms whose cell walls are made up of chitin?
Protist
Fungi
Eubacteria
Plants
16
DNA sequences best helps scientists determine evolutionary relationships.
False
True
17
The arrow always points to the consumer. True or False?
True
False
18
Energy ecological pyramids measure _____.
Energy contained within each trophic level
Number of individuals at each level
Mass of biological material at each trophic level
19
habitat fragmentation can reduce various species populations, cause many disruptions in ecosystems
True
False
20
Human impact on the earth
air
water
cutting down trees
people
21
What are the conditions for natural selection to occur?
descent with modification
differential reproduction
variation
heredity
22
According to ecological pyramids, the most energy is store on level ____.
two(herbivores)
4(apex predators)
one(producers)
three(carnivores)
23
Exponential growth : population explosion :: logistic growth : _____
biotic magnification
reduced competition
unlimited resources
carrying capacity
24
The scientific name for humans is :Homo sapiens. Which species do we belong to?
homo
primates
human race
sapiens
25
According to ecological pyramids, number of species _____ as we go from the producers level to consumers level.
increases
decreases
increases and then decreases
stays the same
26
Temporal Isolation:
species breed at different times
physical differences prevent mating
species have different mating rituals
prevents hybrids from mating
27
Organisms with the most suited traits will survive.
True
False
28
Which of these statements best describes stabilizing selection?
The intermediate phenotype is favored.
Both extremes of the phenotypic range are favored.
One end of the range of phenotypes is favored.
All phenotypes in the population are favored equally.
29
Oceans play a major role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide.
False
True
30
Which are mechanisms of evolution?
gene flow
non-random mating
mutation
genetic drift
31
Which kingdom has organisms whose cell walls are made up of peptidoglycan?
Eubacteria
Plants
Fungi
Protist
32
nitrogen cycle creates nitrogen
False
True
33
According to ecological pyramids, the amount of energy _____ as we go from the producers level to consumers level.
increases and then decreases
increases
decreases
stays the same
34
Which species have amniotic egg?
Crocodiles
Dinosaurs and Birds
Rodents and Rabbits
Primates
35
Which environmental policy addresses human impact on the carbon cycle?
National Environmental Policy Act
Paris Climate Agreement
Montreal Protocol
Clean Water Act
36
Human impact on the planet
Ecological footprint
Environmental sustainability
Green awareness
Natural environment
37
Secondary succession occurs when ....
pioneer species break down rock
a community must be rebuilt after a disaster
trees turn into bushes
Deer eat fruit and alfalfa
38
Which species have two post-orbital fenestrae?
Primates
Dinosaurs and Birds
Rodents and Rabbits
Crocodiles
39
Carrying Capacity is
The maximum population that an ecosystem can sustain.
The maximum # of species that can co-exist in an area.
An environment's ability to accomodate a growing population.
The maximum number of individuals that can fit into an area
40
Enviornmental awareness is the understanding our environment, human impact on it, and protecting it.
True
False
41
What does the 2 represent in the nitrogen cycle?
Plants
Decomposers
Animals
Ammonium
42
Geographic isolation:
are differences in the size or shape of reproductive organs.
is the separation of populations by land or water barriers
occurs if two groups mating rituals don't match
occurs when offspring of two species can't reproduce
43
Biotic v Abiotic - Humans
Abiotic
Biotic
44
According to the cladogram, which animals belong to reptilia clade?
turtles
crocodiles
frogs and salamanders
birds
45
How has movement and human enviornment interaction, made an impact on the development of the USA?
Population
Life and plants
By creating more living spaces
By adding culture, ethnicity, and creation of homes and communities
46
Which of the following is NOT an example of secondary succession?
Abandoned farm
Hurricane
Volcano eruption
Forest fire
47
Which two species are MOST distantly related?
species 1 and species 2
species 4 and 5
species 6 and 7
species 1 and and 8
48
prokaryotes have more genetic variety than eukaryotes.
False
True
49
A classification may change because there is new genetic evidenc
False
True
50
Which takes place faster - primary or secondary succession?
secondary succession
both types take about the same amount of time
primary succession
51
The picture shows secondary succession
False
True
52
Biotic v Abiotic - Bacteria
Biotic
Abiotic
53
Biotic v Abiotic - Soil
Abiotic
Biotic
54
How to determine biotic v. abiotic
Abiotic = nonliving
Chocolate
Biotic = living, has cells
What's the difference?
55
Which kingdom has organisms whose cell walls are made up of cellulose and chloroplast?
Plants
Fungi
Protist
Eubacteria
56
How has man influenced the carbon cycle and increased the amount of carbon in the atmosphere?
Burning oil
All of the above
Burning coal
Cutting down trees
57
Which species have eggs with shell?
primates
crocodiles
amphibians
crocodiles and birds
58
Which two species are MOST closely related?
species 4 and 5
species 1 and and 8
species 1 and species 2
species 6 and 7
59
How are humans affecting the Nitrogen Cycle?
Forest fires and deforestation
Mining waste and sewage
Burning fuels and runoff from fertilizers
60
The earthworm in the foodweb below is best described as?
decomposers
a primary consumer
tertiary consumer
producer
61
How are we trying to make things better for the environment?
laws and environmental policy
sanitation and waste recycle programs
wild life conservation programs
regulation
62
Exponential or Logistic Growth?
Exponential
Logistic
63
Which species molt their exoskeleton?
lizards
lobsters
spiders
perch
64
Select domains(select all that apply)
Archaea
Bacteria
Eukarya
Archaebacteria
65
Which species have vertebrae?
Crocodiles
Rodents and Rabbits
All
Primates
66
According to ecological pyramids, biomass(combine weight) _____ as we go from the producers level to consumers level.
stays the same
decreases
increases and then decreases
increases
67
Primary Succession
begins with place with soil
begins with places without soil
68
Which of the following do these organisms belong to: methanogens, halophiles, thermophiles, acidophiles
Eukarya
Archaebacteria
Bacteria
Archaea
69
Biotic v Abiotic - Rocks/Minerals
Biotic
Abiotic
70
Where does primary succession occur?
Only on islands
Only where it is very dry
Only in very cold areas
In an area with no living organisms and no top soil
71
Nitrogen fixation is the process in the nitrogen cycle that...
Nitrogen is removed from dead organisms to be used
Nitrogen is fixed into the atmosphere
Bacteria in the roots of plants turn N2 gas into usable form
Bacteria in the soil turn nitrogen back into N2 gas
72
Which of the following are the result of humans?
invasive species
urban development and manufacturing
hunting, fishing, agriculture
pollution and growing population
73
Number ecological pyramids measure _____.
Mass of individuals at each level
Number of individuals at each level
Energy contained at each trophic level
74
What is the carrying capacity?
1.5 million
1 million
1850
2 million
75
Where would Nitrogen most easily be found in the Nitrogen Cycle?
underground mineral deposits
carbon dioxide released into atmosphere by factories
animal waste
drinking supply
76
Which species have hair?
Primates
Dinosaurs and Birds
Rodents and Rabbits
Crocodiles
77
In logistic growth, exponential growth ends as _________ kicks in.
growth factors
density-independent factors
bad stuff
density-dependent factors
78
Which two processes drive the biological carbon cycle?
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Precipitation and Condensation
Erosion and Uplift
Digestion and Perspiration
79
Directional Selection
Favours both extremes of the trait
All of the above
Favours the intermediate phenotype
Favours one extreme of the trait
80
Primary succession occurs ____ than secondary succession because primary starts with no soil
faster
about the same
much slower
81
What is the importance of the Nitrogen Cycle?
N increases photosynthesis effectiveness
N increases protein production in plants
N decreases protein production in plants
N decreases photosynthesis effectiveness
82
human impact on the environment
urbanisation
using the compost
riding a bike
watering your garden
83
Density-limiting factors include
competition, predation
competition
competition, predation, parasitism
competition, predation, parasitism, disease
84
Which animals in foodweb will form a competitive relationship with new organism?
kinglet and fox
fox and hawk
squirrel and salamander
salamander and kinglet
85
Human impact on the sea
Fishing
Sewage
Oil spill
Stone skimming
86
Primary Succession
Happens when an ecosystem grows in a developed area.
Happens when an ecosystem replaces a previous ecosystem
Happens when an ecosystem develops where non existed before
87
Disruptive selection
Favors the average phenotype
Favors both extremes of the population
Favors one extreme of the population
All of the above
88
What will happen to the sizes of the population in the foodweb if the sea otter disappears?
Sea urchins increase and kelps decrease
Abalones increase and sharks increase
Sea stars decrease and sharks increase
Large fish increase and sea urchins decrease
89
Biotic v Abiotic - Temperature
Biotic
Abiotic
90
According to the cladogram, which animals have smooth skin?
lungfish and birds
lungfish and frogs
lungfish and crocodiles
frogs and salamanders
91
Exponential or Logistic Growth?
Exponential
Logistic
92
Biotic v Abiotic - Light
Biotic
Abiotic
93
Exponential growth or Logistic growth?
Logistic growth
Exponential growth

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