Ruthie Chapter 1 Bio Quiz

What is the study of all forms of life called?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Astronomy

What does the biosphere include?

• Only plants and animals

• All living things and all the places they are found

• Only water bodies

• Only land areas

What is the biosphere?

• A single environment on Earth

• A collection of all living organisms

• The part of Earth where life exists

• A type of ecosystem

Biospheres include the following areas, but DO NOT include...

• Land

• Space

• Water

• Atmosphere

All living things are made of...

• bacteria

• organs

• bones

• cells

Which of the following environments are included in the biosphere?

• Only saltwater environments

• Only freshwater environments

• Saltwater and freshwater environments

• Only portions of the atmosphere

Where is biodiversity greater?

• Deserts

• Warm areas near equator

• Tundra and Polar regions

• Northern Latitudes

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life

• The study of ecosystems

• The number of species in a zoo

• The amount of rainfall in a region

All living things are organized into...

• Big & Small

• Systems

• Cells or No Cells

• Atmospheres

In which areas is biodiversity greater?

• Areas with consistently cold temperatures

• Areas with consistently warm temperatures

• Areas with high altitudes

• Areas with low humidity