Exploring Biosphere 2: A Quiz

What is Biosphere 2?

• A large, enclosed ecological system in Arizona

• A new type of spacecraft

• A famous zoo in California

• A type of plant found in the rainforest

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When was Biosphere 2 built?

• 1975

• 1987

• 1995

• 2000

Which of the following environments is NOT found in Biosphere 2?

• Rainforest

• Ocean with a coral reef

• Arctic tundra

• Desert

What was the main purpose of the self-sustaining experiment conducted in the early 1990s in Biosphere 2?

• To test new farming techniques

• To see if humans could survive in a sealed environment

• To create a new type of energy

• To build a new city

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What is one of the modern uses of Biosphere 2?

• Hosting music concerts

• Conducting controlled experiments on environmental science

• Training astronauts for space missions

• Filming movies

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Which of the following topics is studied at Biosphere 2?

• Ancient history

• Climate change

• Computer programming

• Space exploration

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What is Biosphere 1?

• A smaller version of Biosphere 2

• The name given to Earth's ecosystems

• A type of plant

• A new scientific theory

Evaluate the effectiveness of Biosphere II in simulating Earth's ecosystems.

• It was completely successful in all aspects.

• It faced challenges but provided valuable data.

• It failed to replicate any natural processes.

• It was only useful for studying plant growth.

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Which of the following areas would support the LEAST life?

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