Exploring Earth's History and Ecosystems

What is the primary process through which fossils are formed?

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Volcanic activity

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following best describes a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?

• One organism benefits while the other is harmed

• Both organisms benefit from the relationship

• One organism benefits while the other is unaffected

• Both organisms are harmed

How do sedimentary rocks provide evidence of Earth's history?

• They contain minerals that form under high pressure

• They often contain fossils that indicate past life forms

• They are formed from cooled magma

• They are composed of volcanic ash

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What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses in terms of disease treatment?

• Bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, while viruses cannot

• Viruses can be treated with antibiotics, while bacteria cannot

• Both can be treated with vaccines

• Both can be treated with antifungal medications

Which of the following is a characteristic of parasitism?

• Both organisms benefit

• One organism benefits while the other is harmed

• Both organisms are harmed

• One organism benefits while the other is unaffected

What is the primary component of the hydrosphere?

• Soil

• Water

• Air

• Rocks

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Which of the following best describes commensalism?

• Both organisms benefit

• One organism benefits while the other is harmed

• One organism benefits while the other is unaffected

• Both organisms are harmed

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Which process in the water cycle involves the conversion of water vapor into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is a fundamental difference between fungi and viruses?

• Fungi are always harmful, while viruses are not

• Fungi are living organisms, while viruses are not considered living

• Viruses can photosynthesize, while fungi cannot

• Fungi require a host to reproduce, while viruses do not

What is the significance of faults in understanding Earth's history?

• They indicate areas of volcanic activity

• They show the movement of tectonic plates over time

• They are formed by sediment deposition

• They are evidence of ancient riverbeds

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