Earths's Major Biomes
What is the main characteristic of deserts?
A. Cold winters and mild summers
B. Abundant rainfall and diverse plants
C. Low rainfall and extreme temperatures
D. Permanent ice cover
C. Low rainfall and extreme temperatures
These are inland areas covered by water and dominated by tall, large trees.
A. Freshwater
B. Biomes
C. Swamp
D. Marshes
C. Swamp
A city plans to build a new industrial complex that will provide thousands of jobs but is projected to cause significant air and water pollution. From the perspective of human values and environmental problems, which action best demonstrates a balanced and ethical decision-making approach?
A. Approving the project immediately because economic growth is the top priority.
B. Rejecting the project completely to preserve the environment at all costs.
C. Delaying the project until advanced pollution-control technologies and strict regulations are ensured.
D. Allowing the project but ignoring community concerns to avoid delays.
C. Delaying the project until advanced pollution-control technologies and strict regulations are ensured.
A country’s population has doubled within 20 years, while food production has only increased slowly. According to Malthus’s theory, what is the most likely consequence if no preventive checks are applied?
A. The country will achieve economic prosperity
B. Food supply will eventually meet population growth
C. The population may face famine, disease, or conflict
D. Rapid urbanization will automatically solve food shortages
C. The population may face famine, disease, or conflict
TRUE or FALSE
Climate refers to the long-term average of temperature, humidity, and rainfall in a region.
True
TRUE or FALSE
Larger fish spend most of their time in the littoral zone.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
Human use of the Earth is often driven by economic and technological progress, and sustainable practices are not necessary to prevent environmental degradation that threatens both nature and human well-being.
False
TRUE or FALSE
Thomas Malthus stated that human populations grow exponentially while food production increases only arithmetically.
True
An abiotic factor that has a predominant effect on the distribution of biomes.
Climate
The production of light by living organisms through chemical reactions.
Bioluminescence
This study is called how populations of living things grow, change, and interact with their environment.
Population Ecology
He was a British economist who warned that unchecked population growth could outpace food supply (Full Name)
Thomas Robert Malthus
What do you call the permanently frozen soil or ground that prevents water from draining properly?
Permafrost
Oceanic Province
What are the four factors that changes the population size?
Name one preventive check identified by Malthus that helps limit population growth.
Delayed marriage, Abstinence, Contraception, Family planning education, Economic considerations
A biome found in both temperate and tropical regions, where plant growth is limited due to a lack of precipitation.
Desert
In the zonation of a large lake, which zone is home to decomposers?
Profundal Zone
In population growth curve, in what curve applied the statement "it occurs when optimal conditions allow a constant reproductive rate."
Exponential Curve of the J-Curve
Name one positive check identified by Malthus that controls population growth.
Famine, Disease, War and conflict, Lack of healthcare, Resource scarcity