Freshwater and Marine Biomes — Unit test Answers

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4

The ecosystem is the lowest level of the biosphere hierarchy to include _______.

A
the animal species present
B
weather patterns and soil conditions
C
interactions between different species
D
the plant species present
9

Which of the following statements about the interaction of Earth’s systems is true?

A
The interaction between Earth’s systems is limited to a response to human activity.
B
The Earth’s system interact using positive feedback only.
C
The Earth’s systems interact using negative feedback only.
D
All of the Earth’s systems interact with each other.
10

Human impacts on biomes are best characterized by _______.

A
increased fossil fuel usage
B
industrial pollution of landfills
C
interruption of natural biome processes
D
sewage contamination of groundwater
13

Which of the following can be natural sources of water pollution?

A
volcanic activity
B
earthquakes
C
algae blooms
D
all of the above
14

A recent study has shown an increase in the number of predators in an ecosystem. Which of the following is a possible cause for the growth?

A
A decrease in the population of prey it feeds on.
B
An increase in the population of prey it feeds on
C
A decrease in the biodiversity of the ecosystem
D
An increase in the number of predators that feed on it
15

Which of the following adaptations is typical of marine mammals?

A
thick layer of blubber
B
body covered in thick fur
C
webbed hands and feet
D
breathing apparatus on the sides of the head
16

Echolocation is an adaptation bats use to _______.

A
hunt insects in flight
B
locate flowering plants
C
find warm places for hibernation
D
all of the above
18

How is nitrogen returned to the atmosphere during the nitrogen cycle?

A
It is returned to the atmosphere in a process called nitrogen fixation.
B
It is returned to the atmosphere through denitrification.
C
It is returned to the atmosphere through cellular respiration.
D
It is returned to the atmosphere through evapotranspiration.
19

What device can be used to make measurements globally?

A
rain gauge
B
buoy
C
satellite
D
thermometer
20

Which of the following cycles does not involve living organisms?

A
carbon cycle
B
oxygen cycle
C
rock cycle
D
nitrogen cycle

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