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D2 Environmental Changes
Test Description: 8.11B; 7.10C - Short/Long Term Changes - Traits
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Camouflage
A
organisms adapting to blend in with their environment
B
organisms that have a mutualistic relationship with other organisms
C
organisms that can intimidate top predators
D
organisms that can look like more dangerous predator
2) Short term environmental changes
A
urbanization and deforestation
B
deposition and erosion
C
global warming and weathering
D
drought, flooding, pollution
3) Biodiversity
A
producers providing energy to an ecosystem
B
two organisms competing
C
top predators taking over an area
D
different types of plants, animals and resources in a given area
4) Long term environmental change
A
thunderstorms and high tides
B
lunar pull and supernova
C
deforestation, volcanic eruption, oil spill, global warming
D
glacial separation and sun shining
5) Adaptation
A
a remake of your favorite movie
B
a process going from solid to liquid to gas
C
genetic change or mutation that helps an organism survive in their environment
D
a change in the water molecules in the air
6) Population
A
group of tissue making up organs
B
group of individuals of different species occupying an area
C
group of cells making up tissue
D
group of individuals of the same species occupying an area
7) Ecosystem
A
all non living things growing in an area
B
all living things competing with non living things
C
all living and nonliving things interacting in an area
D
all organisms that can decompose
8) Compete
A
collision between two galaxies
B
interaction between species for a natural resource
C
two male organisms staring at each other
D
dating among organisms
9) Extinct
A
exhausting all the natural resources in atmosphere
B
species that extend their symbiotic relationships to other species
C
species that no longer exist; they have died out
D
top predators providing energy for their prey
10) Mutation
A
organisms that change their routine due to predators
B
species understanding the boundary of another species
C
mutualist relationship between organisms
D
permanent alteration of genes within a species
11) A species in an ecosystem that plays a central role in the health of that ecosystem, and whose removal may cause the collapse of the ecosystem, is called a(n)
A
indicator
B
generalist
C
keystone
D
specialist
12) the ability of an ecosystem to return to a state of equilibrium following a disturbance
A
succession
B
Ecosystem stability
C
community
D
symbiosis
13) Why is a short-term environmental change more likely to negatively affect a population than a long-term change?
A
Animals always die.
B
All of the above.
C
Animals always move away and leave the ecosystem with less biodiversity.
D
Animals do not have time to adapt.
14) In short-term environmental changes organisms that are not able to flee (run away) most likely _____.
A
live
B
die
C
change
D
adapt
15) A native species is competing for resources with a nonnative species that was accidentally introduced into the area. The nonnative species is more likely to survive than the native species when
A
the native species is immune to a particular pathogen present in the ecosystem
B
both species eat the same food
C
the nonnative species has no natural enemies present in the ecosystem
D
predators prey on both species
16) When a population grows larger than its carrying capacity, limiting factors in the environment cause the population to:
A
increase
B
stay the same
C
undergo coevolutions
D
decrease
17) As their environment slowly changes, organisms with certain traits are more likely to survive and produce offspring with those same traits. This statement describes
A
natural selection
B
cell division
C
resource conservation
D
genetic engineering
18) Fish gills are an adaptation that allow fish to live in water. This adaptation allows them to--
A
gather and store food for later use
B
take oxygen from a water molecule
C
find shelter
D
raise their young
19) Adaptation
A
Inherited characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival
B
Preserved remains or evidence of an ancient organism
C
Organ that serves no useful function in an
D
Change in a kind of organism over time
20) How are future populations affected by long-term environmental change?
A
Future populations inherit feeding patterns.
B
Future populations with inherited traits suffer from disease and malnutrition.
C
Future populations inherit traits that allow for survival in the new environment.
D
Future populations pass on fewer inherited traits.
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