AnswersSummer 2024 ATA MI-Environmental Science CR Sem 1Unit Test

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Photosynthesis removes carbon from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration releases carbon back into the atmosphere.
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Photosynthesis is part of the carbon cycle, and cellular respiration is not.
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Only plants perform photosynthesis, and only animals perform cellular respiration.
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Photosynthesis releases carbon into the atmosphere, and cellular respiration removes carbon from the atmosphere.
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Which of the following cycles does not involve living organisms?a.carbon cycleb.oxygen cyclec.rock cycled.nitrogen cycle

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In what form is carbon found in the atmosphere?

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CO2
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C6H12O6
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H2O
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ATP
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Review the picture below.Which would be the most accurate title for this picture?

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primary succession after a controlled fire
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primary succession after a volcanic eruption
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secondary succession after a controlled fire
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secondary succession after a volcanic eruption
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Which describes a way in which phosphorus may enter into the phosphorus cycle?

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Earthquakes release phosphorus.
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Phosphorus is carried in the rain that was evaporated from lakes.
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Human use of fertilizers release phosphorus into the groundwater.
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Phosphorus is transpired from the leaves of plants.
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Which of the following statements about the interaction of Earth’s systems is true?a.The interaction between Earth’s systems is limited to a response to human activity.b.The Earth’s system interact using positive feedback only.c.The Earth’s systems interact using negative feedback only.d.All of the Earth’s systems interact with each other.

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What kind of display would be the best way to represent the data below?Type of speciesCritically endangered (%)Endangered or vulnerable (%)Plants1370Invertebrates035Freshwater fish937Amphibians730Reptiles528Birds012Mammals221

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bar graph
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pie chart
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line graph
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scatter plot
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Which system serves as the interface between the other spheres? a.geosphereb.hydrospherec.atmosphered.biosphere

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Why are nonnative species a threat to biodiversity?

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They often use up resources that other organisms need.
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They are not able to successfully breed in the wild.
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They release pollution into many environments.
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They easily contract and spread diseases to other organisms.
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What device can be used to make measurements globally?a.rain gaugeb.buoyc.satellited.thermometer

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Plants fix carbon and release oxygen, and animals release carbon and use oxygen.
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Animals fix carbon and release oxygen, and plants release carbon and use oxygen.
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Animals fix carbon through respiration, and plants fix carbon through photosynthesis.
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Plants decompose fixing carbon, and animals decompose releasing carbon.
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An ecosystem has experienced a flood. Which type of plants would you expect to see growing first after the flood?

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shrubs
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lichen
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small annual plants
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pine and oak trees
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myofibrillar proteins in muscle
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glucose molecules in starch
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fat molecules surrounding organs
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cellulose molecules in plant cell walls
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Where is the greatest amount of the world’s carbon found?

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atmosphere
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seafloor sediments
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ocean
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plants and animals
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Fossil fuels are cheaper than alternative forms of energy.
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Fossil fuel reserves will never be depleted.
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Fossil fuels are easily renewed.
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Fossil fuel use does not affect the environment.
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laws
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increased biodiversity
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poaching
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captive breeding
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A hunter illegally kills a wolf in Yellowstone National Park and attempts to bring the wolf's skull back to Florida. Which law is the hunter violating?

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the National Park System Act
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the Lacey Act
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EPA
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CITES
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The carbon cycle ensures that carbon is not lost. Which is another important benefit of the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle helps regulate Earth's temperature.
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The carbon cycle ensures that living things have a continual source of hydrogen.
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The carbon cycle helps transport nutrients in bodies of water.
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The carbon cycle ensures that there is a continual supply of water.
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Warmer climates promote higher biodiversity, allowing plants to grow year-round. This supports more organisms that rely on plants.
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Colder climates promote higher biodiversity, reducing the competition among organisms for food. This supports stronger organisms that live longer.
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Warmer climates promote higher biodiversity because they tend to receive more rainfall. This provides a source of water for more organisms.
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Colder climates promote higher biodiversity because they are usually larger in size. This provides space for more organisms.

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