EoY Review Questions Part 2

In an ecosystem, where does all energy ultimately originate from?

• The soil

• The Sun

• The decomposers

• The producers

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Which of the following is a primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• Hunting other organisms

• Producing their own food

• Recycling nutrients from dead organisms

• Competing for sunlight

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What type of cell is characterized by NOT having a nucleus?

• Eukaryotic cell

• Plant cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Animal cell

Which kingdom contains organisms that are multicellular, heterotrophic, and lack cell walls?

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Protista

• Animalia

What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

• Distance from the moon

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• Ocean currents

• Solar flares

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In the lunar cycle, what phase occurs when the moon appears to be completely dark?

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• New moon

• Full moon

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What is redshift in astronomy used to determine?

• Star temperature

• Object movement away from Earth

• Galaxy shape

• Solar mass

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Which cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to muscle tissue?

• Nerve cells

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Muscle cells

What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

• Store blood

• Filter waste

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Return blood to the heart

What theory explains the movement of Earth's continents?

• Gravity theory

• Plate tectonics

• Evolution theory

• Atomic theory

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