Bio Unit 10 Quiz Questions

How does nitrogen get from the atmosphere to the ground?

• Through lightning

• Absorbed by clouds

• Absorbed by the Sun

• Released by volcanoes

What type of organisms change nitrogen into a usable form for plants?

• Decomposers

• Consumers

• Producers

• Predators

How does water get from the atmosphere to the ground?

• Through precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic eruptions

How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Through volcanic vents

• Absorption from oceans

• Earthquakes

How does oxygen get into the atmosphere?

• Produced by plants during photosynthesis

• Released by ocean currents

• Human respiration

• Air pressure changes

What is the major greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Methane

What is the theory of global warming?

• The increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities

• The cooling of Earth's climate

• The sudden rise of sea levels

• The decrease in greenhouse gas emissions

What is the name of the ship that Darwin sailed on?

• HMS Voyager

• Beagle

• Endeavour

• Aquarius

What islands are famous for their role in Darwin’s theory of natural selection?

• Maldives Islands

• Fiji Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

What two animals on the Galapagos Islands did Darwin study?

• lochness monster and albatrosses

• sea lions and dolphins
• iguanas and penguins
• finches and giant tortoises