Question 1

Heat and pressure convert

Accepted Answer

A)  igneous rock into sedimentary rock. 
B)  sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock. 
C)  igneous rock into minerals. 
D)  metamorphic rock into sedimentary rock. 
E)  metamorphic rock into igneous. 
A)  igneous rock into sedimentary rock. 
B)  sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock. 
C)  igneous rock into minerals. 
D)  metamorphic rock into sedimentary rock. 
E)  metamorphic rock into igneous.

Question 2

Sequences of nucleotides that contain information about characteristics passed from parents to offspring are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sequences of nucleotides that contain information about...

Question 3

Increasing levels of carbon dioxide is one of the major contributors to global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organisms that feed on both plants and animals are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

All of the following are broad classes of rock except

Accepted Answer

A)  sedimentary. 
B)  igneous. 
C)  metamorphic. 
D)  crystalline. 
E)  none of these 
A)  sedimentary. 
B)  igneous. 
C)  metamorphic. 
D)  crystalline. 
E)  none of these

Question 6

Photosynthesis captures approximately what percent of energy from the sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  80% 
E)  90% 
A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  80% 
E)  90%

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not an example of a physical change?

Accepted Answer

A)  confetti is cut from pieces of paper 
B)  water evaporates from a lake 
C)  ice cubes are formed in the freezer 
D)  a plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate 
E)  a tree is cut down 
A)  confetti is cut from pieces of paper 
B)  water evaporates from a lake 
C)  ice cubes are formed in the freezer 
D)  a plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate 
E)  a tree is cut down

Question 8

The scientific method is useful in environmental science because it has no known limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The temperature in a certain area can be an abiotic ____________________ for the population size of migratory birds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The temperature in a certain area can...

Question 10

A factor present in concentrations too much or too little to support population growth,even if all the other factors are in optimal range is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  trophic level. 
B)  range of tolerance. 
C)  biotic factor. 
D)  abiotic factor. 
E)  limiting factor. 
A)  trophic level. 
B)  range of tolerance. 
C)  biotic factor. 
D)  abiotic factor. 
E)  limiting factor.

Question 11

The portion of the earth that contains fossil fuels and soil chemicals is called the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Draw or describe a scientific model using at least five steps.

Accepted Answer

Problem - research -

Question 13

The scientific method is the way in which scientists gather data and formulate and test hypotheses,models,theories,and laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Producers (autotrophs)

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot live without consumers (heterotrophs). 
B)  are known as herbivores. 
C)  might carry on photosynthesis. 
D)  only occur in aquatic ecosystems. 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  cannot live without consumers (heterotrophs). 
B)  are known as herbivores. 
C)  might carry on photosynthesis. 
D)  only occur in aquatic ecosystems. 
E)  none of these answers

Question 15

The phosphorus cycle is slower than the carbon,water and nitrogen cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss how the laws of thermodynamics and the law of conservation of matter sustain life on earth.

Accepted Answer

The laws of thermodynamics gov

Question 17

Energy cannot be recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An example of potential energy is

Accepted Answer

A)  electricity flowing through a wire. 
B)  the chemical energy in a candy bar. 
C)  a bullet fired at high velocity. 
D)  a leaf falling from a tree. 
E)  water flowing. 
A)  electricity flowing through a wire. 
B)  the chemical energy in a candy bar. 
C)  a bullet fired at high velocity. 
D)  a leaf falling from a tree. 
E)  water flowing.

Question 19

Which of the following terrestrial ecosystems has the highest net primary productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  agricultural land 
B)  tropical forest 
C)  temperate forest 
D)  coniferous forest 
E)  desert scrub 
A)  agricultural land 
B)  tropical forest 
C)  temperate forest 
D)  coniferous forest 
E)  desert scrub

Question 20

All of the following live off remains or wastes of organisms except

Accepted Answer

A)  omnivores. 
B)  decomposers. 
C)  scavengers. 
D)  detritivores. 
E)  detritus feeders. 
A)  omnivores. 
B)  decomposers. 
C)  scavengers. 
D)  detritivores. 
E)  detritus feeders.

Heat and pressure convert

Sequences of nucleotides that contain information about characteristics passed from parents to offspring are called _____.

Increasing levels of carbon dioxide is one of the major contributors to global warming.

Organisms that feed on both plants and animals are called

All of the following are broad classes of rock except

Photosynthesis captures approximately what percent of energy from the sun?

Which of the following statements is not an example of a physical change?

The scientific method is useful in environmental science because it has no known limitations.

The temperature in a certain area can be an abiotic ____________________ for the population size of migratory birds.

A factor present in concentrations too much or too little to support population growth,even if all the other factors are in optimal range is known as the

The portion of the earth that contains fossil fuels and soil chemicals is called the

Draw or describe a scientific model using at least five steps.

The scientific method is the way in which scientists gather data and formulate and test hypotheses,models,theories,and laws.

Producers (autotrophs)

The phosphorus cycle is slower than the carbon,water and nitrogen cycle.

Discuss how the laws of thermodynamics and the law of conservation of matter sustain life on earth.

Energy cannot be recycled.

An example of potential energy is

Which of the following terrestrial ecosystems has the highest net primary productivity?

All of the following live off remains or wastes of organisms except

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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Exam 2: Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Heat and pressure convert

Sequences of nucleotides that contain information about characteristics passed from parents to offspring are called _____.

Increasing levels of carbon dioxide is one of the major contributors to global warming.

Organisms that feed on both plants and animals are called

All of the following are broad classes of rock except

Photosynthesis captures approximately what percent of energy from the sun?

Which of the following statements is not an example of a physical change?

The scientific method is useful in environmental science because it has no known limitations.

The temperature in a certain area can be an abiotic ____________________ for the population size of migratory birds.

A factor present in concentrations too much or too little to support population growth,even if all the other factors are in optimal range is known as the

The portion of the earth that contains fossil fuels and soil chemicals is called the

Draw or describe a scientific model using at least five steps.

The scientific method is the way in which scientists gather data and formulate and test hypotheses,models,theories,and laws.

Producers (autotrophs)

The phosphorus cycle is slower than the carbon,water and nitrogen cycle.

Discuss how the laws of thermodynamics and the law of conservation of matter sustain life on earth.

Energy cannot be recycled.

An example of potential energy is

Which of the following terrestrial ecosystems has the highest net primary productivity?

All of the following live off remains or wastes of organisms except

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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