Quiz B 1.1 Characteristics of Life and Seasons

Which environment is known for high concentration of salt (salinity)?

• Marine Ecosystem

• Terrestrial Ecosystem

• Freshwater Ecosystem

• All of these ecosystems

• None of these ecosystems

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In the diagram, identify the correct location of Earth in regards to the Sun to demonstrate when Florida is experiencing summer (June) and winter (December).

• A is summer and C is winter

• D is summer and B is winter

• C is summer and A is winter

• B is summer and D is winter

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Which of the following cannot be explained by how Earth rotates (spins) on its axis daily?

• Patterns of winds around the globe.

• Movement of heat energy and moisture in the atmosphere.

• The heating of Earth by the Greenhouse Effect.

• Opposite current spins of the Coriolis Effect in the North versus South hemispheres.

All are characteristics of life except for…

• Have cells, respond to the environment, exchange gasses, and move

• Grow, use energy, excrete waste, have cells

• Reproduce, grow, respond the environment, have cells

• Excrete waste, use energy, grow, exchange gasses

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What is the relationship between Bee Colony Pop. and Global Temperature Change?

• as global temperature decreases, bee colony population decreases

• as global temperature increases, bee colony population increases

• as global temperature increases, bee colony population remains constant

• as global temperature increases, bee colony population decreases

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All are abiotic factors except…

• sunlight

• humidity

• animals

• precipitation

Which environment thrives with only biotic interactions?

• Marine Ecosystem

• Terrestrial Ecosystem

• Freshwater Ecosystem

• All of these ecosystems

• None of these ecosystems

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Which environment does humidity have the greatest effect on the ecosystem?

• Marine Ecosystem

• Terrestrial Ecosystem

• Freshwater Ecosystem

• All of these ecosystems

• None of these ecosystems

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What is the effect of latitude on the Earth’s Climate?

• Areas farther from the equator generally have a cooler climate

• Areas farther from the equator generally have a warmer climate

• All geographic locations are generally the same climate

• You are unable to distinguish climate zones

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Which statement is true about ocean currents?

• The same even heating of all Earth's surface drive ocean currents.

• The Earth's axial tilt, spin and density of saltwater drives ocean currents.

• Ocean currents have no measurable effect on global rain patterns.

• Ocean currents have no effect on land climates.