Environmental Science Quiz

What are some environmental factors to which plants respond?

• Sound and humidity

• Light intensity, day length, gravity, and temperature

• Air pollution and noise pollution

• Human interaction

How do plant roots respond to their environment?

• They move away from water sources.

• They grow towards water sources.

• They become dormant in the presence of light.

• They photosynthesize to produce food.

Which animal behavior is an example of responding to temperature in their environment?

• Migration of swallows to warmer areas during winter

• Flock of birds flying in formation

• Fish releasing eggs and sperms during new moon periods

• Bees collecting nectar from flowers

What is the primary source of energy for all living organisms?

• Wind

• Water

• Sun

• Moon

What is the process by which plants make their own food in the presence of sunlight?

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

Which of the following is not an example of an omnivore?

• Human beings

• Rabbits

• Monkeys

• Crows

What are animals that feed on other animals called?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Detrivores

How are animals that help disperse seeds important for plant survival?

• They prevent seed dispersal.

• They eat the seeds.

• They bury the seeds in the ground.

• They spread seeds to new locations.

What is the relationship between predators and prey?

• Predators feed on other animals, and prey are plants.

• Predators feed on other animals, and prey are the animals they capture.

• Predators and prey have a mutually beneficial relationship.

• Predators and prey are terms used only in marine ecosystems.

Which human activity contributes to habitat loss and loss of species?

• Planting more trees

• Deforestation

• Reducing pollution

• Recycling