Question 1

Which biome is characterized by its dense vegetation, high temperatures, and high rainfall?

Accepted Answer

Rainforest

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Desert

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Tundra

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Savanna

Question 2

Which of the following options is an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Fish

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Birds

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Trees

Question 3

Which of the following options is considered a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Temperature

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Sunlight

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Rock

Question 4

Which of the following options is an abiotic factor commonly found in terrestrial ecosystems?

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Sunlight

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Animals

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Microorganisms

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Plants

Question 5

What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question or identify a problem.

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Conduct experiments and collect data.

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Analyze the results.

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Conclude and communicate findings.

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Formulate a hypothesis.

Question 6

Which of the following represents the correct order of the levels of organization in ecology, from smallest to largest?

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere

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Population, organism, ecosystem, community, biome, biosphere

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere, biome

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Ecosystem, community, organism, population, biome, biosphere

Question 7

What is the definition of an ecosystem in ecological terms?

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A community of organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment

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A collection of different species living in the same area at the same time

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A network of individuals of different species interacting with each other

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A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same time

Question 8

What is the definition of a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area at the same time

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A collection of individuals of the same species living in different areas at different times

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A collection of different species living in the same area at the same time

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A group of individuals of different species living in different areas at the same time

Question 9

What is the definition of a trophic level in ecological terms?

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A position in the food chain or web that determines the source of energy and nutrients for a particular organism

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A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area at the same time

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A community of organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment

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A large geographic area characterized by a specific climate, soil type, and predominant vegetation

Question 10

Which organisms are typically found in the first trophic level?

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Producers

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Consumers

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Predators

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Decomposers

Question 11

What is the main source of energy for organisms in the first trophic level?

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Sunlight

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Air

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Soil

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Water

Question 12

Which trophic level is occupied by herbivores?

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Primary consumers

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Decomposers

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Secondary consumers

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Producers

Question 13

Which trophic level is occupied by carnivores?

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Secondary or tertiary consumers

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Primary consumers

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Decomposers

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Producers

Question 14

What is the role of detritivores in an ecosystem?

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To consume and break down dead organic matter

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To convert sunlight into energy

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To prey on other animals

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To produce oxygen through photosynthesis

Question 15

Which trophic level usually contains the highest amount of energy?

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Primary producers

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Tertiary consumers

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Primary consumers

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Secondary consumers

Question 16

Which trophic level is responsible for transferring the least amount of energy in a food chain?

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Tertiary consumers

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Secondary consumers

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Primary consumers

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Producers

Question 17

What is the term for organisms that feed on both plants and animals?

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Omnivores

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Carnivores

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Detritivores

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Herbivores

Question 18

Which process involves the conversion of water vapor into liquid water?

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

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Evaporation

Question 19

What is the term for the process of water evaporating from plants through their leaves?

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Transpiration

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 20

What is the term for the process in which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in various forms?

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 21

Which of the following is a natural process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Volcanic eruptions

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Burning fossil fuels

Question 22

Which process in the nitrogen cycle converts atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen fixation

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Nitrification

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Denitrification

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Ammonification

Question 23

Which process in the nitrogen cycle converts nitrate back into atmospheric nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

Denitrification

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Ammonification

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Nitrogen fixation

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Nitrification

Question 24

What does a human population histogram depict?

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The distribution of population in different age groups.

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The population growth rate.

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The total population of a country.

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The distribution of population in different regions.

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The average life expectancy.

Question 25

What is the shape of a human population histogram for a country with a declining population?

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An inverted pyramid or a rectangular shape.

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A pyramid shape.

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A bell curve shape.

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A U-shaped curve.

Question 26

What can a human population histogram tell us about the demographic transition of a population?

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The stage of development a population is in.

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The total fertility rate of a population.

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The population density of a country.

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The life expectancy of a population.

Question 27

What information can be obtained from a human population histogram?

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The proportion of males and females in different age groups.

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The literacy rate of a population.

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The total number of immigrants in a country.

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The average income levels in different regions.

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The population density of urban areas.

Question 28

What does a human population histogram with an elongated middle bulge suggest?

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An aging population.

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A youthful population.

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A declining population.

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A stable population.

Question 29

Which term describes a linear sequence of organisms in which each organism is eaten by the one above it and eats the one below it in an ecosystem?

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Food chain

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Trophic level

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Biomass

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Food web

Question 30

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients

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Producing food through photosynthesis

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Pollinating flowers

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Hunting and capturing prey

Question 31

Which of the following organisms are considered decomposers?

Accepted Answer

Fungi

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Algae

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Birds

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Earthworms

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria

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Snake

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Grasshopper

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Squirrel

Question 33

In an energy pyramid, what percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next?

Accepted Answer

10%

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75%

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25%

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50%

Question 34

What is symbiosis?

Accepted Answer

The close and long-term interaction between two or more different biological species.

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The process of cell division in organisms.

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The process of photosynthesis in plants.

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The study of weather patterns.

Question 35

What is mutualism in symbiotic relationships?

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A type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.

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A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is harmed.

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A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is unaffected.

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A type of symbiosis where both species are harmed by the interaction.

Question 36

What is commensalism in symbiotic relationships?

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A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is unaffected.

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A type of symbiosis where both species are harmed by the interaction.

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A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is harmed.

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A type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.

Question 37

What is parasitism in symbiotic relationships?

Accepted Answer

A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is harmed.

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A type of symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction.

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A type of symbiosis where one species benefits while the other is unaffected.

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A type of symbiosis where both species are harmed by the interaction.

Question 38

Which factor primarily determines the type of vegetation in a biome?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Sunlight

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Altitude

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Precipitation

Question 39

Which factor is NOT a major determinant of biomes?

Accepted Answer

Animal species diversity

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Precipitation

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Latitude

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Temperature

Question 40

Which of the following is a primary factor that determines the type of biome in an area?

Accepted Answer

Precipitation

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Rock type

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Wind speed

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Humidity

Question 41

Which of the following is an important factor in the formation of tropical rainforest biomes?

Accepted Answer

High Annual Rainfall

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Extreme Temperature Variations

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Low Humidity

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Sparse Vegetation

Question 42

Which human activity contributes to deforestation, impacting the carbon cycle?

Accepted Answer

Logging and timber harvesting

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Recycling plastic waste

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Using renewable energy sources

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Implementing sustainable agriculture

Question 43

What is the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions caused by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Burning fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Livestock emissions

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Ocean acidification

Question 44

Which biome is known for its hot and dry conditions, sparse vegetation, and diverse adaptations to conserve water?

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Grassland

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Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

Question 45

Which biome is typically found at the highest latitudes?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Desert

Answer

Grassland

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Rainforest

Question 46

Which factor primarily determines the temperature range of a biome?

Accepted Answer

Latitude

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Precipitation

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Soil composition

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Altitude

Question 47

Why are coral reefs often referred to as the 'rainforests of the sea'?

Accepted Answer

Due to their high biodiversity

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Due to their tall and dense structure

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Due to their adaptability to different climates

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Due to their ability to retain freshwater

Question 48

Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Commercial logging and timber production

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Ecotourism and sustainable development

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Crop rotation and organic farming

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Renewable energy initiatives

Question 49

What is tragedy of the commons?

Accepted Answer

The depletion of a shared resource due to individual self-interest

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The promotion of sustainable consumption

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A strategy to preserve natural resources

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A celebration of communal ownership

Question 50

What is an example of tragedy of the commons?

Accepted Answer

Overfishing in the ocean

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Conservation efforts in protected areas

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Renewable energy initiatives

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Sustainable farming practices

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of tragedy of the commons?

Accepted Answer

Overgrazing on a common pasture

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Implementing recycling programs in a neighborhood

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Planting trees in a community park

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Establishing wildlife sanctuaries

Question 52

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support sustainably

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The total number of individuals in an ecosystem

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The minimum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support

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The average number of individuals in an ecosystem

Question 53

What happens to a population when it exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment?

Accepted Answer

Competition for resources increases and population growth slows down or declines

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Competition for resources decreases and population growth accelerates

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The population remains stable and continues to grow at the same rate

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The population migrates to a new environment with higher carrying capacity

Question 54

What is the concept of 'overshoot' in relation to carrying capacity?

Accepted Answer

When a population temporarily exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment and undergoes a population crash

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The stability of a population without exceeding carrying capacity

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A measure of the average population density in an ecosystem

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The process of migration to new habitats with higher carrying capacity

Question 55

Which of the following factors characterizes a developing country?

Accepted Answer

High poverty rate and limited access to education

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Low population growth rate and abundant natural resources

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Advanced infrastructure and widespread technological advancements

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High GDP per capita and low unemployment rate

Question 56

Which of the following represents a developed country?

Accepted Answer

High life expectancy and low infant mortality rate

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Low literacy rate and inadequate healthcare system

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Low GDP per capita and high poverty rate

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High population growth rate and limited access to clean water

Question 57

What is the primary goal of zero population growth?

Accepted Answer

To achieve a balance between birth rates and death rates

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To eliminate all births and deaths

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To increase the population size as much as possible

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To decrease the population size as much as possible

Question 58

What is replacement level fertility?

Accepted Answer

The average number of children a woman needs to have in order to replace the existing population.

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The average number of children a woman needs to have in order to stabilize population growth.

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The average number of children a woman needs to have in order to reach zero population growth.

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The average number of children a woman needs to have in order to decrease population growth.

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The average number of children a woman needs to have in order to increase population growth.

Question 59

Which of the following best describes conduction energy?

Accepted Answer

The transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves

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The transfer of heat through the rotation of Earth

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