Question 1

Which of the following processes is used to produce biogas as an energy source?

Accepted Answer

A) burning of fossil fuels 
B) burning of wood and crop residues 
C) accumulation of gases from the production of charcoal 
D) digestion of wastes by bacteria 
E) conversion of agricultural wastes to alcohol 
A) burning of fossil fuels 
B) burning of wood and crop residues 
C) accumulation of gases from the production of charcoal 
D) digestion of wastes by bacteria 
E) conversion of agricultural wastes to alcohol

Question 2

At each level in a food chain or food web,energy is lost through:

Accepted Answer

A) decay 
B) respiration 
C) metabolism 
D) net photosynthesis 
E) gross photosynthesis 
A) decay 
B) respiration 
C) metabolism 
D) net photosynthesis 
E) gross photosynthesis

Question 3

A collection of closely related animals or plants that share a similar genetic evolutionary history but cannot necessary interbreed to produce fertile offspring is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A) species 
B) genus 
C) tetraploid 
D) polyploid 
E) diploid 
A) species 
B) genus 
C) tetraploid 
D) polyploid 
E) diploid

Question 4

The pioneer stage of succession is characterized by shade-tolerant plants that prefer consistent temperature and soil moisture conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe ways in which human activity can reduce biodiversity

Accepted Answer

There are several ways in which human ac

Question 6

Duration and intensity of light varies with latitude and season and serve as a cue to initiate the growth stages in many plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the successional changes that you might observe in an abandoned agricultural field.

Accepted Answer

When an agricultural field is abandoned,

Question 8

Write a brief statement to explain the importance of biodiversity in the operation of the Earth's biosphere.

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity is crucial for the operatio

Question 9

Net photosynthesis is the total amount of carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis before respiration breaks down the carbohydrate to power the plant

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe and explain the water needs of vegetation local to your region.How do humans attempt to alter the local water supply in order to support agriculture and other forms of human-induced vegetation?

Accepted Answer

The water needs of vegetation in my regi

Question 11

Which of the following factors is responsible for higher productivities in marine coastal areas?

Accepted Answer

A) rate of decomposition 
B) day length 
C) upwelling 
D) light intensity 
E) temperature 
A) rate of decomposition 
B) day length 
C) upwelling 
D) light intensity 
E) temperature

Question 12

Plants and algae use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and as such are referred to as first order consumers

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe and explain the processes inherent in calculating net photosynthesis.Explain the impact of changes in light intensity.

Accepted Answer

Net photosynthesis is the process by whi

Question 14

Although many different species may occupy the same habitat,only a few of these species will ever share the same ecological niche.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 - 5% 
B) 5 - 10% 
C) 10 - 50% 
D) 70 - 90% 
E) 90 - 100% 
A) 1 - 5% 
B) 5 - 10% 
C) 10 - 50% 
D) 70 - 90% 
E) 90 - 100%

Question 16

Photosynthesis and respiration occur simultaneously in a plant so that the amount of new carbohydrate in storage is greater than the total carbohydrate being synthesized

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 - 5% 
B) 5 - 10% 
C) 10 - 50% 
D) 70 - 90% 
E) 90 - 100% 
A) 1 - 5% 
B) 5 - 10% 
C) 10 - 50% 
D) 70 - 90% 
E) 90 - 100%

Question 18

The Gallapagos Island's finches provide an example of the result of the process of sympatric speciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At present rates,denitrification far exceeds nitrogen fixation,mostly as a result of human activities

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the process of pyrolysis?

Accepted Answer

A) burning of any type of biomass such as wood or crop residues 
B) controlled partial burning of biomass in an oxygen deficient environment 
C) complete burning of biomass with freely available oxygen 
D) controlled burning of biomasss with freely available oxygen 
E) controlled complete burning of biomass in an oxygen deficient environment 
A) burning of any type of biomass such as wood or crop residues 
B) controlled partial burning of biomass in an oxygen deficient environment 
C) complete burning of biomass with freely available oxygen 
D) controlled burning of biomasss with freely available oxygen 
E) controlled complete burning of biomass in an oxygen deficient environment

Which of the following processes is used to produce biogas as an energy source?

At each level in a food chain or food web,energy is lost through:

A collection of closely related animals or plants that share a similar genetic evolutionary history but cannot necessary interbreed to produce fertile offspring is referred to as a:

The pioneer stage of succession is characterized by shade-tolerant plants that prefer consistent temperature and soil moisture conditions.

Describe ways in which human activity can reduce biodiversity

Duration and intensity of light varies with latitude and season and serve as a cue to initiate the growth stages in many plants.

Describe the successional changes that you might observe in an abandoned agricultural field.

Write a brief statement to explain the importance of biodiversity in the operation of the Earth's biosphere.

Net photosynthesis is the total amount of carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis before respiration breaks down the carbohydrate to power the plant

Describe and explain the water needs of vegetation local to your region.How do humans attempt to alter the local water supply in order to support agriculture and other forms of human-induced vegetation?

Which of the following factors is responsible for higher productivities in marine coastal areas?

Plants and algae use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and as such are referred to as first order consumers

Describe and explain the processes inherent in calculating net photosynthesis.Explain the impact of changes in light intensity.

Although many different species may occupy the same habitat,only a few of these species will ever share the same ecological niche.

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

Photosynthesis and respiration occur simultaneously in a plant so that the amount of new carbohydrate in storage is greater than the total carbohydrate being synthesized

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

The Gallapagos Island's finches provide an example of the result of the process of sympatric speciation.

At present rates,denitrification far exceeds nitrogen fixation,mostly as a result of human activities

Which of the following statements best describes the process of pyrolysis?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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Exam 8: Biogeographic Processes

Which of the following processes is used to produce biogas as an energy source?

At each level in a food chain or food web,energy is lost through:

A collection of closely related animals or plants that share a similar genetic evolutionary history but cannot necessary interbreed to produce fertile offspring is referred to as a:

The pioneer stage of succession is characterized by shade-tolerant plants that prefer consistent temperature and soil moisture conditions.

Describe ways in which human activity can reduce biodiversity

Duration and intensity of light varies with latitude and season and serve as a cue to initiate the growth stages in many plants.

Describe the successional changes that you might observe in an abandoned agricultural field.

Write a brief statement to explain the importance of biodiversity in the operation of the Earth's biosphere.

Net photosynthesis is the total amount of carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis before respiration breaks down the carbohydrate to power the plant

Describe and explain the water needs of vegetation local to your region.How do humans attempt to alter the local water supply in order to support agriculture and other forms of human-induced vegetation?

Which of the following factors is responsible for higher productivities in marine coastal areas?

Plants and algae use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and as such are referred to as first order consumers

Describe and explain the processes inherent in calculating net photosynthesis.Explain the impact of changes in light intensity.

Although many different species may occupy the same habitat,only a few of these species will ever share the same ecological niche.

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

Photosynthesis and respiration occur simultaneously in a plant so that the amount of new carbohydrate in storage is greater than the total carbohydrate being synthesized

Generally,how much energy stored in organic matter at one level can be passed up the chain to the next level?

The Gallapagos Island's finches provide an example of the result of the process of sympatric speciation.

At present rates,denitrification far exceeds nitrogen fixation,mostly as a result of human activities

Which of the following statements best describes the process of pyrolysis?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

Filters