Ecology - Ecosystems Questions and Answers

Which of the following may be consequence(s) of climate change and may impact health? a) more variable rainfall patterns b) rising sea levels c) higher levels of allergens Od) temperature extremes e) A and B only f) all of the above

An avid naturalist diver has decided to vacation on a remote island, possibly never visited by a human before, with a rocky intertidal zone. While out exploring she comes across what looks like a jellyfish but has bilateral symmetry. She considers what she knows of the simple phylogeny of animals. She would like to place this species into the group Bilateria. Name one other characteristic that would lend support to her placing this organism in the group Bilateria. The presence of digestive tissues The presence of an oral cavity. The presence of three different tissue layers The absence of collagen in its tissues. The absence of digestive tissues

Most fungi provide an important ecological service by being primary producers pollination vectors colonizers secondary consumers decomposers

If you were looking for a place to establish a new community, what factors would you consider? Using the list below and any other ideas you have, rank the factors, by rewriting them below, from most important to least important. • fresh water source • fertile land friendly neighbors . mild climate • near a river or ocean near a forest • an area suitable for defense or spotting enemies other (list as needed)

Which of the following describes a likely result of decreased global biodiversity? Choose 1 answer: A ecosystems that are more stable due to a decrease in competition for resources among organisms B wild food supplies that are more susceptible to disease due to decreased genetic variability C water supplies that are cleaner due to a decrease in animal waste

In class what 3 things did we say that all increase as you go deeper into the Earth (from the crust toward the core)? a Temperature, Density, and pH b Temperature, Density, & Salinity c Salinity, pH, & Temperature d Temperature, pH, & Salinity e Temperature, Density, & Pressure

Create an experiment about income and happiness. Step #1: Observe - you don't need to do anything for this step Step #2: Formulate a hypothesis (use proper format) Step #3: Design an experiment - Don't write the procedure, just identify the variables. IV = DV = Control = 3 Extraneous Variables = Step #4: Conduct the experiment - You are not completing this step. Step #5: Analyze the data - After statistical analysis a p-value of .055 was calculated. Step #6: Formulate conclusions - Are your results statistically significant? Why or why not? Step #7: Share your results - What are two unique ways could you accomplish this?

In the last decade, populations of ocean perch and herring were greatly reduced through fishing. Identify the TROPHIC CASCADE effects the loss of perch will have on the following organisms: Harbor seal AND Sea lion: Zooplankton: .

The range of conditions in which an organism can survive to reproduce is known as competition niche PH tolerance

Cattle Egrets (birds) ride on the backs of cattle. They stick close to the cattle because they eat the bugs the cattle disturb while they walk. The cattle do not benefit and are not harmed. Which type of symbiosis is this?

Read the statement. Decide whether it is describing a density-dependent or density-independent limiting factor: A flood causes a landslide and all the oak trees are destroyed as it is washed away. Density independent Density dependent

Biological indicator species are those whose overall health and population numbers can offer a signal of the overall health of an ecosystem. Explain why fish, specifically steelhead trout, would be an effective indicator species.

What is the difference between the Presidential plan for Reconstruction and the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction? The President's plan was not significantly different from the Radical Republicans' plan. The President's plan was less lenient on Southern states than the Radical Republicans' plan. The Radical Republicans' plan was less lenient on Southern states than the President's plan. The Radical Republicans' plan was more beneficial for African Americans than the President's plan. O

Use information from the activity in Reflect and Connect, and from any other activity that you completed, to respond to the following question: Should vegetarianism be encouraged in Canada? Identify the benefits/risks of the Canadian population adopting total vegetarianism.

Identify the author's purpose in the excerpt below. It's facile, at best, to look to a small, largely homogenous, country, with a very different educational pedigree as a model for a nation like ours. Still, the "go- Finland" crowd is onto something: Finland long ago decided to professionalize its teaching force to the point where teaching is now viewed on a par with other highly respected, learned professions like medicine and law. To entertain To educate To inform

A primary consumer gets energy from a producer. Where does the energy go from there? All of the energy is transferred to secondary consumers. All of the energy is used by the primary consumer. All of the energy is released as heat energy. Some of the energy is used for metabolism and the rest is released as heat energy.

Generally speaking, the carbon cycle can be described as the movement of carbon between which of the following? between fossil fuels and the atmosphere between biotic and abiotic sources in an environment between plants and the atmosphere

The energy that fuels winter storms comes from warm ocean temperatures that release energy via latent heat the clash of warm and cold air masses diurnal heating of the Earth's surface sea breeze uplift due to pressure differences

Detritivores are also known as because they mechanically break down dead animal or plant material. A. herbivores B. producers C. scavengers

Which of the following is the best definition of the greenhouse effect? Warming of the Earth due to the absorption and recycling of heat by the atmosphere Planting of trees in warmer areas to make them grow faster Convection in the atmosphere to bring heated air to the surface Heating of the ocean and land by radiation

Which of these is a process that demonstrates an interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere? Glaciers melt due to heat. Rocks are corroded by acid rain. Rainwater is absorbed by the soil. Rainwater evaporates from puddles.

A group of environmental scientists wants to study the impact of population growth on the environment. Which discipline will contribute to the study? A. social sciences B. physics C chemistry D. mathematics

Terrance designed an experiment to show how heat can be transferred from one place to another. The steps of the experiment are shown below. Place a lamp light on a table. Place palm about 6 inches below the lamp light. Feel the heat from the lamp light on the palm. What does Terrance's experiment most likely demonstrate? Heat transfer by radiation Heat transfer by evaporation Energy transfer by melting Energy transfer by conduction

The arrangement of the water molecules in ice causes the ice to float. Explain how ice floating on the surface of a body of water affects the water in a way that is beneficial to the organisms in it.

Which is the correct in-text citation of this quote from page 5 of O. Henry's story? Here, O. Henry alludes to the Bible, "The Magi...brought gifts to the Babe in the manger" A. (Henry 5). B. (Henry - 5). C. (Henry, 5). D. (Henry, 5.)

Of the protein rankings below, which correctly orders the proteins based on the number of transmembrane domains per polypeptide chain (highest to lowest)? Cadherin > Claudin > Occludin > G-protein coupled receptor OG-protein coupled receptor > Occludin > Claudin > Cadherin G-protein coupled receptor > Claudin Occludin > Cadherin Cadherin > Claudin - Occludin > G-protein coupled receptor

Cattle ranchers would rely on which forecast to best care for their livestock? Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Forecast Heat Stress Forecast Heat Index Forecast Precipitation Forecast

Select the correct answer. Nina is researching a biome that has warm, humid summers; cold, long, and snowy winters; and at least four to six frost-free months each year. Which region is Nina studying? A. desert B. coniferous forest C. temperate deciduous forest D. rainforest

Which of the following types of air pollution account for more than half of all the air pollution in the United States? A area sources - such as agricultural areas B mobile sources - such as cars C natural sources - such as wildfires D stationary sources - such as factories

Ben's local environmental group is constructing a waste disposal system. Which discipline can help the environmental group in this activity? A. environmental engineering B. agricultural science C. natural science D. social science

Select the correct answer. David is interested in writing about seaweed, fish, and invertebrates for his research on oceans. In which zone are seaweed, fish, and invertebrates found in an ocean? A intertidal zone B. pelagic zone C. benthic zone D. abyssal zone

A fight between a family of lions and a family of hyenas over an animal carcass is best described as competition between which of the following? A) two different populations. B) two different communities. C) a population and a community. D) a community and an ecosystem

Which is an example of how biotic and abiotic factors interact? * A) Sunlight increases the temperature of pond water. B) Water and soil mix together to make mud. C) Tree roots split apart rocks in the ground. D) Humidity in the air forms fog in a valley.

The graphic is a grassland in Africa. It is _____ A. an open system with regards to energy and matter. B. a closed system with regards to matter. C. a closed system with regards to energy.

You have chosen a species from the ecosystem you will be studying. You will write a paragraph that explains how this species interacts with the abiotic and biotic components of its environment. For example, what are its nutrient requirements? Your information will be based on experiences, observations, and/or research.

Describe the typical population, community, and ecosystem of the species you chose in step 5. You may use drawings, charts, or a paragraph for your description. Answer:______________

What is a river that allows species in isolated wetlands to access one another? Choose the correct answer. urban corridor nectar corridor riparian corridor artificial corridor

Before today's science class, Jose thought that salt was something that he uses to season his French fries. What is the scientific definition of "a salt"? * when fat molecules are suspended in a solution the result when an acid and base are combined the particles that settle at the bottom of a solution when the pH of a solution is lower than 7 but higher than 3

Sharks are the top predator in a marine ecosystem. By consuming smaller organisms, sharks maintain a balance in the population. If the shark population were to decrease, the smaller organisms would increase, interrupting the food web. Which of the following relationships is MOST similar to the relationship described? * A frog eats flies and lizards in a swamp ecosystem Leaf-cutter ants eat grass in a prairie ecosystem A wolf eats small mammals in a forest ecosystem An owl eats mice and insects in a forest ecosystem

We just finished watching Zootopia and talking about all of the different towns or ecosystems that are present in Zootopia. Each ecosystem has unique characteristics, both in the surroundings and in what plants and animals live there. These are some of the towns that we see in Zootopia: Bunnyburrow Savanna Central Sahara Square Tundratown Little Rodentia Rainforest District The first part of your project is to take at least 2 of these ecosystems and research them. Create some kind of product you would use to teach other people about the ecosystems you have chosen. As part of your project, include the following information: Climate (temperature, rainfall, location/latitude) Characteristics of plants/animals who live there (include at least 2 plants and 2 animals, and at least 2 adaptations for each that allows them to live in the ecosystem) Food chains/webs that exist in the ecosystem (include at least 10 species, including all 4 of your plants and animals from above) The second part of your project is to create an unknown animal that would live in each of your chosen ecosystems. Think about the following and explain why you have chosen each of the answers: What kinds of characteristics would it need to have? What would it look like? Where would it fit into the ecosystem/food web Where would it live? (in a tree, underground, etc.) You can create any kind of product you would like, other than a presentation - think poster, paper, website, etc. You will need to have at least 4 references for this project and a picture of each of your created animals. Be creative here! Remember a big part of this project is focused on research, but there is some creativity as well.

When the narrator realized there were wolves in the forest, he tried to get back to the frozen river as quickly as possible. Why? A He had left his boat and dry clothes by the river. B He knew he could skate faster than the wolves could run on the ice. C He had left all of his tools and safety gear on the ice. D He was a good swimmer and could swim better than the wolves could in the icy river.

The narrator stated that the adventure took place in the winter. Based on this excerpt, which group of words best describes how the forest looked in the winter? A explore, snapped, excitement, joy B frozen, cold, dark, frost C deep, ground, trees, young D river, stream, path, side

Describe some factors that might affect the carrying capacity of an area. How do these factors affect population growth?

For which of the following would it be easiest to estimate population densities? mice squirrels kangaroos pine trees guppies

The number of trophic levels in most communities is limited by succession competitive exclusion predation the presence of decomposers heat loss

24 Dead zones are areas found in the oceans and some large lakes where there is not enough oxygen to support life. Algae blooms occur when excess nutrients are introduced as pollutants from fertilizers, sewage-treatment plants, and the burning of fossil fuels. When the algae die and undergo decay, bacteria rapidly use the oxygen in the area. Which human activity would most likely result in a decrease in the size and number of dead zones? (1) irrigating fields and lawns to increase runoff into the ocean and rivers (2) building more coal-fired electrical generating plants (3) reducing the use of chemicals on farm fields courses (4) constructing more sewage-treatment plants on the shores of lakes and rivers

Which of the following would be considered a factor affecting species distribution? Temperature of the environment Habitat selection Number of births in a year Death rates due to illness Oxygen availability

Biomes are limited to aquatic regions. geographic zones defined by vegetation type or physical environment recognized on the basis of the dominant animal life. all of the populations of a particular species. unaffected by climatic factors.

Which marine zone would have the lowest total rate of photosynthesis? pelagic abyssal littoral intertidal photic

Consider the energy budgets for a human, an elephant, a penguin, a mouse, and a large snake. The__ would have the highest total annual energy expenditure,and the__ would have the highest energy expenditure per unit mass. penguin; mouse human; penguin mouse; elephant elephant; human elephant; mouse