Unit 2 quiz

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

The number and variety of species in a particular area

Question 2

Abiotic

Answer 2

Any non living component in an ecosystem

Question 3

Biotic

Answer 3

Any living component in an ecosystem

Question 4

Ecosystem

Answer 4

A complex, self reliant system which living things interact with each other and with non living things

Question 5

Aquatic ecosystem

Answer 5

a water based ecosystem

Question 6

Biosphere

Answer 6

The sphere of the earth involving all living things

Question 7

Hydrosphere

Answer 7

the sphere of the earth involving the water components of the earth, 97% salt and 3% fresh

Question 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

A way of acting that involves taking personal responsibility for the management and care of common resources or items

Question 9

Population

Answer 9

Groups of the same species that live in a given area

Question 10

Atmosphere

Answer 10

The sphere of the earth involving the layer of gasses that surrounds the Earth

Question 11

Niche

Answer 11

An organism’s role in an ecosystem

Question 12

Terrestrial

Answer 12

A land based ecosystem

Question 13

Lithosphere

Answer 13

The sphere of the earth that consists of the outer shell

Question 14

Biome Region

Answer 14

A large geographical area that contains similar ecosystems in terms of plants, animals, temperature and average rainfall

Question 15

Ecology

Answer 15

The study of how organisms interact with each other and with their environment

Question 16

Species ( Elements )

Answer 16

Organisms in an ecosystem that can reproduce viable offspring

Question 17

Population ( elements)

Answer 17

Groups of members of the same species in a given area

Question 18

Community

Answer 18

All of the basic components of an ecosystem

Question 19

Economy

Answer 19

Biodiversity provides humans with materials for consumption and production

Question 20

Recreation

Answer 20

Many recreational activities, like fishing, hunting, camping, rely on biodiversity

Question 21

Science and Health

Answer 21

Biodiversity is important to help us understand the natural world and its origins.

Question 22

Cultures

Answer 22

Many cultures are closely connected to biodiversity through spiritual connection and ways of living

Question 23

Indigenious view on environment

Answer 23

• Take only what you need
• Protect the Land
• Knowledge is passed down
• Adapt to local environment

Question 24

Catholic view on environment

Answer 24

God created the earth in 7 days
the poor communities are affected by changes to our planet

Question 25

Producer ( Autotroph)

Answer 25

An organism that produces its own food by using water and sunlight

Question 26

Consumer (heterotroph)

Answer 26

Organisms that eat other organisms for energy

Question 27

Decomposer

Answer 27

Organisms that break down other organisms for energy and also provide nutrients to the soil

Question 28

Herbivore

Answer 28

only eats plants

Question 29

Carnivore

Answer 29

Only eats animals

Question 30

Omnivore

Answer 30

Eats plants and animals

Question 31

Scavenger

Answer 31

Eats dead or decaying organisms

Question 32

Detrivore

Answer 32

Eats decomposing matter and waste

Question 33

What is the source of all energy in ecosystems

Answer 33

Sun

Question 34

What is the process where plants turn sunlight into food

Answer 34

Photosynthesis

Question 35

Food Chain

Answer 35

A diagram that represents the transfer of food energy

Question 36

Food Web

Answer 36

A diagram that represents all of the food chains in an ecosystem

Question 37

Trophic Level

Answer 37

The position that an ecosystem occupies in a food chain

Question 38

Percent of energy that is passed to the next trophic level

Answer 38

10%