Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following could cause a habitat change?

A
introduction of an invasive species
B
a wildfire
C
a mudslide
D
all of the above
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Which of the following scenarios represents change to an ecosystem brought about by biotic factors?

A
a wildfire caused by lightning striking a tree
B
a flood caused by a severe storm
C
a landslide caused by cattle overgrazing
D
a volcano
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How can an increase in biodiversity lead to an increase in ecosystem stability?

A
A more biodiverse ecosystem is not subject to change.
B
A more biodiverse ecosystem has a higher chance of adapting to species changes.
C
A more biodiverse ecosystem has fewer species types to balance.
D
A more biodiverse ecosystem is subject to fewer natural disasters.
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Phytoplankton would most likely be found _______.

A
in the abyssal zone
B
in the pelagic zone
C
in the photic zone
D
in the benthic zone
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Global climate change is a concern to scientists because it_______.

A
is a natural process unaffected by humans
B
has never changed before
C
can have drastic effects to life on Earth
D
can happen overnight
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Which of the following statements about Earth’s cycles is not true?

A
Earth’s cycles move matter between abiotic and biotic factors of the environment.
B
The various cycles found on Earth are vital to life.
C
Some of Earth’s cycles are a direct result of human action.
D
Earth’s cycles convert nonliving elements into forms usable by organisms.
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Which of the following about the ozone layer is not true?

A
The ozone layer is formed in the stratosphere.
B
The ozone layer helps sustain life by absorbing a large amount of incoming UV radiation.
C
Ozone in the troposphere is beneficial to living organisms.
D
Depletion of the ozone layer can lead to an increase in skin cancer.
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Which of the following statements about erosion is true?

A
Erosion occurs as a result of drastic changes in temperature.
B
Erosion occurs when wind or water moves over sediment, soil, or rocks.
C
Physical and chemical are the two types of erosion.
D
Movement is not required for erosion to take place.
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Ozone is formed when _______.

A
two oxygen molecules combine
B
an individual oxygen atom combines with an oxygen molecule
C
ultraviolet radiation breaks apart four oxygen molecules
D
oxygen molecules are broken into separate atoms
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The disproportionately high appearance of polydactylism among the Amish suggests that _______.

A
it is a common mutation
B
it is a common birth defect in Pennsylvania
C
it was overrepresented in the gene pool of the original Amish settlers
D
humans are prone to this birth defect

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