Biodiversity
The number of species in a given area is called?
(capitalize the beginning of every word)
Species Diversity
Darwin proposed one particular cause is the driver of evolution and natural selection. What is the cause he mentioned?
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The Environment
What is the trophic efficiency level that we use as a standard in this class?
10%
True or False: We know of suitable combinations of resources for organisms to sustain life outside the biosphere on Earth?
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False
Who teaches English for 11th grade if they did not take advanced English?
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Zickafoose
True or False: Species protection acts tend to be more expensive and widespread than ecosystem protection acts?
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False
What is the selective breeding of organisms, by humans, for specific desirable characteristics?
(Capitalize the beginning of every word)
Artificial Selection
If a sunflower has 10,000 J of energy, how much energy would a hawk consume? Assume the food chain is Sunflower > Grasshopper > Mouse > Hawk. Assume standard trophic efficiency.
10 J
Why is the biosphere located close to Earth's surface?
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Sunlight reaches there
Who is the bald teacher who everyone is mean too? (Nickname)
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Mr V
Pollutants becoming more concentrated in organisms higher in the food chain is called?
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Bioaccumulation
We gave the example of the honeycreepers adaptation in our lecture notes. It adapted at the same time as a flower, benefiting both. What is this an example of?
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Coevolution
What is the last level of the energy pyramid (Not necessarily the top)?
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Decomposers
In regards to matter exchange on Earth, what kind of system is it?
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Closed System
What is the color of Mr Sider's hair?
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Blonde
Which of these are not a benefit of biodiversity we listed in our slides?
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Solves overpopulation
Why do certain insects live through pesticides?
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Genetic Resistance
In the Carbon Cycle, how is CO2 broken down?
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Photosynthesis
In regards to energy exchange on Earth, what kind of system is it?
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Open System
Who teaches life skills?
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Mr Graffis
Which of the following is not an example of human caused damage to natural habitats and their species?
(Capitalize the beginning of every word)
Breeding Inefficiencies
Which of these would be an example of selective breeding?
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Dogs
In the Water Cycle, what are the two terms that describe how the water falls to the earth and then how it is (generally) sent back up?
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Evaporation (Up), Precipitation (Down)
What do we call it organisms live and die, passing on their energy to other organisms?
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Energy Flow
What sport does Mr Grim coach?
(Capitalize the beginning of every word)
Golf