Category 1
Which of the following Georgia locations is an example of a freshwater biome?
A. Lake Lanier
B. Gulf of Mexico
C. Savannah River Estuary
D. Atlantic Ocean
A. Lake Lanier
What biome does Georgia belong to?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Temperate Deciduous Forest
C. Desert
D. Tundra
B. Temperate Deciduous Forest
Which of the following gases is most responsible for the warming effect in Earth's atmosphere?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon
A. Carbon dioxide
What is El Niño?
A. A permanent warming of the Atlantic Ocean
B. A temporary warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator
C. A decrease in sunspot activity
D. A shift in Earth’s orbit around the sun
B. A temporary warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator
What is the difference between weather and climate?
A. Climate only includes temperature
B. Climate only includes precipitation
C. Weather is long-term while climate is short term
D. Climate is long-term weather is short term
D. Climate is long-term weather is short term
Which of the following is not a major freshwater biome?
A. Ponds
B. Oceans
C. Streams
D. Wetlands
B. Oceans
Which of the following describes soil and temperature in an ecosystem?
A. Abiotic factors
B. Biotic factors
C. Unnecessary factors
D. Selection Factors
A. Abiotic factors
In the carbon cycle, energy and matter are being transferred continuously. Select two ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle.
A. acid rain
B. sedimentation
C. photosynthesis
D. cellular respiration
E. decay of organisms
F. fossil fuel combustion
D. cellular respiration
F. fossil fuel combustion
Which of the following best describes the Milankovitch Cycles and their impact on Earth’s climate?
A. They are short-term changes in solar activity that cause seasonal weather patterns.
B. They are long-term variations in Earth’s orbit and tilt that influence ice ages and global temperatures.
C. They are ocean current cycles responsible for El Niño and La Niña events.
D. They are cycles of volcanic eruptions that affect atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
B. They are long-term variations in Earth’s orbit and tilt that influence ice ages and global temperatures.
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
A. Bacteria in the soil
B. Amount of sunlight
C. Earthworms
D. Mushrooms
B. Amount of sunlight
What is the main difference between lotic and lentic ecosystems?
A. Lotic ecosystems have flowing water, while lentic ecosystems have still water
B. Lotic ecosystems are found only in deserts, lentic only in forests
C. Lentic ecosystems always have saltwater, while lotic ecosystems are freshwater
D. Lentic ecosystems occur only underground, while lotic ecosystems are surface water
A. Lotic ecosystems have flowing water, while lentic ecosystems have still water
Which two biomes receive the LEAST amount rainfall?
A. tundra and taiga
B. tundra and desert
C. rain forest and savanna
D. temperate forest and prairie
B. tundra and desert
What is one way volcanic eruptions can affect climate?
A. Ash blocks sunlight, causing temperatures to drop.
B. Temperatures rise because of the heat from the lava.
C. Ash repels water droplets, reducing rainfall.
D. Scorched land creates drought conditions.
A. Ash blocks sunlight, causing temperatures to drop.
How does topography influence climate and ecosystems?
A. Mountain ranges block wind and precipitation, creating wet and dry regions.
B. Valleys always receive less sunlight than mountain tops.
C. Topography determines the salinity of oceans.
D. Topography has no effect on temperature or rainfall patterns.
A. Mountain ranges block wind and precipitation, creating wet and dry regions.
Which of the following best describes a biotic factor?
A. Wind speed in a desert
B. Temperature in a river
C. Decomposers breaking down organic matter
D. Annual rainfall in a forest
C. Decomposers breaking down organic matter
Which of the following is an example of a marine biome?
A. Estuary
B. Ocean
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
Which of the following lists the most correct order of processes in the water cycle?
A. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
B. Condensation, evaporation, precipitation, runoff
C. Runoff, precipitation, condensation, evaporation
D. Evaporation, condensation, runoff, precipitation
A. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
68 degrees, a slight breeze, and cloudy conditions describe the daily _____________.
A. Weather
B. Feeling
C. Climate
D. Atmosphere
A. Weather
Scientists warn that rising CO2 levels will have what effect on the Earth?
A. cause sea levels to drop
B. trap heat in the atmosphere causing the greenhouse effect
C. cause acid rain
D. speed up the next ice age
B. trap heat in the atmosphere causing the greenhouse effect
Which of the following is an abiotic factor in the phosphorus cycle?
A. Cow manure
B. Soil phosphate
C. Decomposing fungi
D. Plant roots
B. Soil phosphate
Which statement best explains how proximity to coastline affects climate and ecosystems?
A. Areas close to coastlines have extreme temperatures year-round.
B. Coastal areas typically have milder temperatures compared to inland areas.
C. Coastlines prevent rainfall from reaching inland areas.
D. Being near the coast always increases soil fertility.
B. Coastal areas typically have milder temperatures compared to inland areas.
Which of the following processes plays a key role in the phosphorus cycle?
A. Weathering of sedimentary rocks releasing phosphate into the soil
B. Transpiration of water from plants into the atmosphere
C. The burning of fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide into the air
D. The decomposition of nitrogen compounds in the soil
A. Weathering of sedimentary rocks releasing phosphate into the soil
Which of the following best describes the effect of insolation on ecosystems?
A. Areas receiving more sunlight typically have warmer temperatures and support greater plant growth.
B. Less sunlight always leads to increased plant diversity.
C. Sunlight has no effect on the types of organisms in a biome.
D. High insolation areas receive less energy for photosynthesis.
A. Areas receiving more sunlight typically have warmer temperatures and support greater plant growth.
What is the greenhouse effect, and how does it contribute to climate change?
A. The greenhouse effect cools the Earth's atmosphere by trapping solar radiation.
B. The greenhouse effect warms the Earth's atmosphere by trapping heat from the sun.
C. The greenhouse effect eliminates heat from the Earth's atmosphere.
D. The greenhouse effect prevents the Earth from receiving any solar radiation.
B. The greenhouse effect warms the Earth's atmosphere by trapping heat from the sun.
Water evaporates from the surfaces of plants through a process called_________.
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Surface Runoff
D. Evaporation
A. Transpiration