Unit 1: Sustainability
Unit 2: Biodiversity
Unit 3: Chemistry
Random Trivia
100
List the four systems of the Earth (spheres).
Biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere
100
List the names of each subatomic particle AND their respective charges
Protons, positive
Electrons, negative
Neutrons, neutral
100
Name the country this flag belongs to.
France
200
Which of the following situations is most analogous to the "Tragedy of the Commons," concept?
C.
200
How would the bobcat population be affected in the food web below if a farmer introduced rat poison that is toxic to rats and rabbits only?
Bobcat population would decrease
200
List three of the five factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction.
Temperature, concentration, surface area, catalyst, pressure.
200
What is the name of Simba's partner in The Lion King?
Nala
300
Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Renewable = renewed on its own over time
Nonrenewable = used faster than they are produced, or not renewed over time.
300
The lion fish was accidentally introduced into the Caribbean sea sometime between 1980-1995 and have since decimated local fish populations. This is an example of ________________________.
Invasive species.
300
Balance the following equation:
1,2,1,2
300
Name the longest river in the World.
Nile river
400
Define the term "sustainability".
Being able to meet the needs of the future without compromising the ability current individuals to meet their own needs.
400
Give an example of a density-dependent limiting factor.
Anything that is more effective with higher population density compared to lower population density (i.e. disease)
400
What type of bond is formed between carbon and hydrogen in methane(CH4)?
covalent
400
What is the second-largest planet in the solar system?
Saturn
500
Society is one of the pillars of sustainability, name one of the other two pillars.
Environment: physical surroundings
Society: group of people
Economy: production, consumption, distribution of goods & services
500
Name 3 of the 6 main threats to biodiversity
Habitat loss, invasive species, human population, pollution, climate change, overharvesting
500
Draw a model of a Lithium atom including all subatomic particles. Label protons with P, electrons with E, neutrons with N.
3 protons, 3 electrons, 4 neutrons
500
The Good Dinosaur
600
Anthropocentrism is a human-centered environmental value system. List one of the other two environmental value systems.
Ecocentrism - ecosystem centered view
Antropocentrism - human centered
Technocentrism - mix between eco and antro, technology should be used to help solve issues
600
Which curve represents the effects of a limiting factor on a population?
Curve C
600
The model shows a lithium atom and a fluorine atom with several marked locations.
When lithium and fluorine react chemically, where will the electron marked "X" go (#1, #2, #3, or #4?)
#3
600
Name the only athlete to play in both the NFL and MLB and be an All-Star in each sport.
Bo Jackson
700
How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win over the course of his Olympic career?
23
800
How many countries does Michael Phelps have more Olympic gold medals than?
162