Florida EOC Biology

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

• The increase of oxygen in the atmosphere

• The depletion of the ozone layer

• The cooling of the Earth’s surface

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What is a food web?

• A linear sequence of energy transfer

• A complex network of feeding relationships

• A diagram of population sizes

• A list of all organisms in an ecosystem

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What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy

• To recycle nutrients

• To compete for resources

• To form new species

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What is the goal of conservation biology?

• To study human impacts on ecosystems

• To preserve biodiversity and protect ecosystems

• To promote urban development

• To enhance agricultural production

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Which of the following practices can lead to habitat loss?

• Reforestation

• Urbanization

• Conservation efforts

• Sustainable agriculture

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Which of the following is a strategy for preserving biodiversity?

• Increasing pollution

• Establishing protected areas

• Overharvesting resources

• Encouraging invasive species

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What is a keystone species?

• A species that has a large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance

• A species that is always at the top of the food chain

• A species that has no predators

• A common species found in many ecosystems

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Which of the following can result from habitat fragmentation?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Greater availability of resources

• Isolation of species populations

• Improved ecosystem stability

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What is a biome?

• A small ecosystem

• A large geographic area with distinct climate and organisms

• A specific population of species

• A measure of biodiversity

What is the purpose of a field study in ecology?

• To gather data in a natural setting

• To manipulate variables

• To create computer models

• To study isolated systems only