Question 1

How are humans involved in modifying the carbon cycle? What are the consequences of these actions?

Accepted Answer

Humans are involved in modifying the car

Question 2

A species that has a narrow range of tolerance to heat,such as a polar bear,should be able to adapt easily to changes in its habitat that occur with global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following best matches the description?
-An organism that eats both plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition 
A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition

Question 4

Which of the following best matches the description?
-An organism that can manufacture food from inorganic compounds and light energy.

Accepted Answer

A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition 
A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition

Question 5

Extinction of organisms is

Accepted Answer

A) very unusual. 
B) was more common in the past. 
C) not occurring today. 
D) a common event today. 
A) very unusual. 
B) was more common in the past. 
C) not occurring today. 
D) a common event today.

Question 6

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Interacting groups of different species in a given area.

Accepted Answer

A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition 
A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition

Question 7

Phosphorus

Accepted Answer

A) is found in rocks. 
B) is found in teeth. 
C) is found dissolved in water. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct. 
A) is found in rocks. 
B) is found in teeth. 
C) is found dissolved in water. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct.

Question 8

At the highest trophic level,there is less energy and fewer organisms than at the lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some flowering plants,such as beech drops and Indian pipe,lack chlorophyll and are not able to do ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some flowering plants,such as beech drops and...

Question 10

How are fossil fuels (coal,petroleum and natural gas)thought to have formed? Please be specific about each type of fossil fuel.

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels were formed from the remain

Question 11

Most exotic species are introduced into a new environment accidentally as a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most exotic species are introduced into a...

Question 12

During the carbon cycle,the same carbon atoms are used over and over again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Accumulation of organic material that consists of or are produced by living things.

Accepted Answer

A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition 
A) denitrifying bacteria 
B) herbivore 
C) omnivore 
D) producer 
E) trophic level
F)community
G)ectoparasite
H)limiting factor
I)none of above
J)secondary consumer
K)nitrogen cycle
L)biomass
M)habitat
N)carbon cycle
O)interspecific competition
P)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Q)intraspecific competition

Question 14

Genetic variation among individuals of the same species enables some of these individuals to have a greater chance of obtaining resources and therefore,producing more offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following elements is the most common limiting factor to plants in naturally occurring soil?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen 
B) phosphorous 
C) oxygen 
D) carbon 
A) nitrogen 
B) phosphorous 
C) oxygen 
D) carbon

Question 16

The source of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle is found in rocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following organisms is a secondary consumer?

Accepted Answer

A) wolf 
B) elk 
C) mouse 
D) bacteria 
A) wolf 
B) elk 
C) mouse 
D) bacteria

Question 18

Two organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring are said to be individuals of the same

Accepted Answer

A) community. 
B) niche. 
C) habitat. 
D) species. 
A) community. 
B) niche. 
C) habitat. 
D) species.

Question 19

Biting insects that transmit parasites are known as

Accepted Answer

A) vectors. 
B) endoparasites. 
C) keystone species. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) vectors. 
B) endoparasites. 
C) keystone species. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 20

The exotic species in the Great Lakes were:

Accepted Answer

A) All purposely introduced 
B) Introduced by accident 
C) Introduced specifically by hatcheries 
D) Purposely introduced and accidently introduced 
A) All purposely introduced 
B) Introduced by accident 
C) Introduced specifically by hatcheries 
D) Purposely introduced and accidently introduced

How are humans involved in modifying the carbon cycle? What are the consequences of these actions?

A species that has a narrow range of tolerance to heat,such as a polar bear,should be able to adapt easily to changes in its habitat that occur with global warming.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An organism that eats both plants and animals.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An organism that can manufacture food from inorganic compounds and light energy.

Extinction of organisms is

Which of the following best matches the description? -Interacting groups of different species in a given area.

Phosphorus

At the highest trophic level,there is less energy and fewer organisms than at the lower levels.

Some flowering plants,such as beech drops and Indian pipe,lack chlorophyll and are not able to do ________.

How are fossil fuels (coal,petroleum and natural gas)thought to have formed? Please be specific about each type of fossil fuel.

Most exotic species are introduced into a new environment accidentally as a result of ________.

During the carbon cycle,the same carbon atoms are used over and over again.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Accumulation of organic material that consists of or are produced by living things.

Genetic variation among individuals of the same species enables some of these individuals to have a greater chance of obtaining resources and therefore,producing more offspring.

Which of the following elements is the most common limiting factor to plants in naturally occurring soil?

The source of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle is found in rocks.

Which of the following organisms is a secondary consumer?

Two organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring are said to be individuals of the same

Biting insects that transmit parasites are known as

The exotic species in the Great Lakes were:

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Exam 5: Interactions: Environments and Organisms

How are humans involved in modifying the carbon cycle? What are the consequences of these actions?

A species that has a narrow range of tolerance to heat,such as a polar bear,should be able to adapt easily to changes in its habitat that occur with global warming.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An organism that eats both plants and animals.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An organism that can manufacture food from inorganic compounds and light energy.

Extinction of organisms is

Which of the following best matches the description? -Interacting groups of different species in a given area.

Phosphorus

At the highest trophic level,there is less energy and fewer organisms than at the lower levels.

Some flowering plants,such as beech drops and Indian pipe,lack chlorophyll and are not able to do ________.

How are fossil fuels (coal,petroleum and natural gas)thought to have formed? Please be specific about each type of fossil fuel.

Most exotic species are introduced into a new environment accidentally as a result of ________.

During the carbon cycle,the same carbon atoms are used over and over again.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Accumulation of organic material that consists of or are produced by living things.

Genetic variation among individuals of the same species enables some of these individuals to have a greater chance of obtaining resources and therefore,producing more offspring.

Which of the following elements is the most common limiting factor to plants in naturally occurring soil?

The source of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle is found in rocks.

Which of the following organisms is a secondary consumer?

Two organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring are said to be individuals of the same

Biting insects that transmit parasites are known as

The exotic species in the Great Lakes were:

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

Filters