Chapter 3 Quiz

Which are biotic factors of the pond ecosystem?

• Fish, water, lilies, and frogs

• Pond water and rain that falls on the pond

• Air above the pond, and the pond water

• The sunlight that shines on the pond

Which of the following BEST describes the hydrosphere?

• Bodies of water on the surface of Earth, but not the water in the atmosphere or underground

• Salt water in the oceans, but not fresh water

• Water that is underground or mixed into the geosphere

• Water in any location on Earth, including the atmosphere, surface, and underground

Harvey is studying the turtles that live in a pond. His knowledge of ecology will be MOST USEFUL for explaining which of these observations of the turtles?

• The carapace (shell) of the turtle appears to be an extension of its spine.

• A female turtle lays a clutch of eggs along the shore of the lake, and not in the water.

• One summer, the size of the turtle population suddenly increases, but then gradually decreases.

• A turtle may remain underwater for several minutes, but then surfaces for at least a brief moment.

For each missing word or phrase, circle the choice that correctly completes the sentence.

The three main gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere are _____, methane, and water vapor. They contribute to the _____ effect, which makes Earth's temperatures warmer than they would be otherwise.

• carbon dioxide, greenhouse

• oxygen, greenhouse

• carbon dioxide, climate

• oxygen, climate

Which is a description of climate, and NOT the weather?

• Summer is wetter and warmer than winter.

• A hurricane is likely to reach southeast Florida this afternoon.

• The air today is more humid than it was yesterday.

• No rain is likely to fall for the next week.

An increase in the concentrations of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere would have which of these effects on temperature?

• a decrease in average temperatures on Earth's surface

• an increase in average temperatures on Earth's surface

• an increase in average temperature in the upper atmosphere

• a decrease in average temperature within all Earth systems

Which factors are used to characterize a biome, such as the desert, tropical rain forest, or temperature grasslands? Select two answers.

• biotic factors, such as plant and animal life

• abiotic factors, such as climate and soil

• precise lines of latitude and longitude

• levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

For each missing word or phrase, chose the choice that correctly completes the sentence.

Tania is studying a variety of biomes. She finds that in a _____, periods of rainy weather are followed by long periods of drought, and the the weather is generally warm. In contrast is the _____, where the weather is hot and rainy for much or all of the year. In the _____ biome, the weather is almost always dry, with brief and infrequent precipitation.

• Tropical rain forest

  Tropical dry forest

  Taiga

• Tropical dry forest

  Tropical rain forest

  Desert

• Tropical dry forest

  Tropical rain forest

  Taiga

• Tropical rain forest

  Tropical dry forest

  Desert

The graph presents information about the climate of Dallas, Texas. Which of the following best describes this climate?

• Warm temperatures and rainy weather all year long

• Warm summers, cold winters, seasonal precipitation

• Seasonal temperatures, little precipitation

• Warm, wet summers; cold, dry winters

Who were stuck in space for 286 days?

• dogs

• clowns

• astronauts

• cats