Question 1

The forms of an element with the same atomic number and different mass numbers are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

isotopes

Question 2

According to the first law of thermodynamics,energy input is

Accepted Answer

A)  usually greater than energy output. 
B)  always greater than energy output. 
C)  always equal to energy output. 
D)  usually less than energy output. 
E)  always less than energy input. 
A)  usually greater than energy output. 
B)  always greater than energy output. 
C)  always equal to energy output. 
D)  usually less than energy output. 
E)  always less than energy input. C

Question 3

Forms of an element having the same atomic number but different atomic mass numbers are called

Accepted Answer

A)  atomic number. 
B)  mass numbers. 
C)  isotopes. 
D)  nuclei. 
E)  electrons. 
A)  atomic number. 
B)  mass numbers. 
C)  isotopes. 
D)  nuclei. 
E)  electrons. C

Question 4

Humans intervene in the phosphorus cycle in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A)  use of inorganic, phosphorus-containing fertilizers. 
B)  runoff of municipal and animal wastes. 
C)  clearing tropical forests. 
D)  burning of fossil fuels. 
E)  mining large quantities of phosphate rock. 
A)  use of inorganic, phosphorus-containing fertilizers. 
B)  runoff of municipal and animal wastes. 
C)  clearing tropical forests. 
D)  burning of fossil fuels. 
E)  mining large quantities of phosphate rock.

Question 5

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equals to its ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of protons in the nucleus...

Question 6

The smallest unit of matter into which an element can be divided and still retain its chemical properties is a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The smallest unit of matter into which...

Question 7

The water cycle,hydrogen cycle,phosphorus cycle,and oxygen cycle are all ____________________ cycles.

Accepted Answer

nutrient o

Question 8

An important feature of reliable science is skepticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The place where an organism lives is its

Accepted Answer

A)  habitat. 
B)  niche. 
C)  community. 
D)  population. 
E)  neighborhood. 
A)  habitat. 
B)  niche. 
C)  community. 
D)  population. 
E)  neighborhood.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about human alteration of the nitrogen cycle is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large quantities of nitric oxide are released into the atmosphere when fuel is burned. 
B)  Nitric oxide can be converted in the atmosphere to nitric acid, which contributes to acid deposition. 
C)  Eating protein puts "dead ends" in the nitrogen cycle. 
D)  Nitrate and ammonium ions are depleted from the soil by harvesting nitrogen-rich crops. 
E)  Irrigation of crops removes nitrogen from topsoil. 
A)  Large quantities of nitric oxide are released into the atmosphere when fuel is burned. 
B)  Nitric oxide can be converted in the atmosphere to nitric acid, which contributes to acid deposition. 
C)  Eating protein puts "dead ends" in the nitrogen cycle. 
D)  Nitrate and ammonium ions are depleted from the soil by harvesting nitrogen-rich crops. 
E)  Irrigation of crops removes nitrogen from topsoil.

Question 11

The organisms that are classified as primary consumers are the

Accepted Answer

A)  detritivores. 
B)  omnivores. 
C)  carnivores. 
D)  herbivores. 
E)  decomposers. 
A)  detritivores. 
B)  omnivores. 
C)  carnivores. 
D)  herbivores. 
E)  decomposers.

Question 12

-How much energy would potentially be available if a fifth trophic level was added to the pyramid?

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-How much energy would potentially be...

Question 13

The part of Earth where living organisms are found is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  troposphere. 
B)  stratosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  hydrosphere. 
E)  lithosphere. 
A)  troposphere. 
B)  stratosphere. 
C)  biosphere. 
D)  hydrosphere. 
E)  lithosphere.

Question 14

Solar energy can be direct or produce other indirect sources of energy. Give three examples of indirect sources of solar energy.

Accepted Answer

Hydropower- flowing water kept

Question 15

The level of organization in Ecology from the smallest to the largest unit is

Accepted Answer

A)  organism, population, community, biosphere, ecosystem. 
B)  organism, ecosystem, community, population, biosphere. 
C)  organism, community, population, biosphere, ecosystem. 
D)  organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere. 
E)  organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere. 
A)  organism, population, community, biosphere, ecosystem. 
B)  organism, ecosystem, community, population, biosphere. 
C)  organism, community, population, biosphere, ecosystem. 
D)  organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere. 
E)  organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere.

Question 16

Which of the following is not part of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning 
B)  imagination 
C)  scientific tests 
D)  religious beliefs 
E)  observation 
A)  reasoning 
B)  imagination 
C)  scientific tests 
D)  religious beliefs 
E)  observation

Question 17

Humans interfere with the natural nitrogen cycle by logging activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ is a measure of how useful a form of matter is to humans as a resource.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a measure of how useful...

Question 19

A community of different species interacting with one another and with energy and matter is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A community of different species interacting with...

Question 20

____________________ is the terrestrial ecosystem in which you would find the fewest decomposers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the terrestrial ecosystem in which...

The forms of an element with the same atomic number and different mass numbers are known as ____________________.

According to the first law of thermodynamics,energy input is

Forms of an element having the same atomic number but different atomic mass numbers are called

Humans intervene in the phosphorus cycle in all of the following ways except

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equals to its ____________________.

The smallest unit of matter into which an element can be divided and still retain its chemical properties is a(n)____________________.

The water cycle,hydrogen cycle,phosphorus cycle,and oxygen cycle are all ____________________ cycles.

An important feature of reliable science is skepticism.

The place where an organism lives is its

Which of the following statements about human alteration of the nitrogen cycle is false?

The organisms that are classified as primary consumers are the

-How much energy would potentially be available if a fifth trophic level was added to the pyramid?

The part of Earth where living organisms are found is called the

Solar energy can be direct or produce other indirect sources of energy. Give three examples of indirect sources of solar energy.

The level of organization in Ecology from the smallest to the largest unit is

Which of the following is not part of the scientific method?

Humans interfere with the natural nitrogen cycle by logging activities.

____________________ is a measure of how useful a form of matter is to humans as a resource.

A community of different species interacting with one another and with energy and matter is called a(n)____________________.

____________________ is the terrestrial ecosystem in which you would find the fewest decomposers.

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Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

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The forms of an element with the same atomic number and different mass numbers are known as ____________________.

According to the first law of thermodynamics,energy input is

Forms of an element having the same atomic number but different atomic mass numbers are called

Humans intervene in the phosphorus cycle in all of the following ways except

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equals to its ____________________.

The smallest unit of matter into which an element can be divided and still retain its chemical properties is a(n)____________________.

The water cycle,hydrogen cycle,phosphorus cycle,and oxygen cycle are all ____________________ cycles.

An important feature of reliable science is skepticism.

The place where an organism lives is its

Which of the following statements about human alteration of the nitrogen cycle is false?

The organisms that are classified as primary consumers are the

-How much energy would potentially be available if a fifth trophic level was added to the pyramid?

The part of Earth where living organisms are found is called the

Solar energy can be direct or produce other indirect sources of energy. Give three examples of indirect sources of solar energy.

The level of organization in Ecology from the smallest to the largest unit is

Which of the following is not part of the scientific method?

Humans interfere with the natural nitrogen cycle by logging activities.

____________________ is a measure of how useful a form of matter is to humans as a resource.

A community of different species interacting with one another and with energy and matter is called a(n)____________________.

____________________ is the terrestrial ecosystem in which you would find the fewest decomposers.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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