Biology quiz

Question 1

What is sustainability?

Answer 1

Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Question 2

Why is the concept of sustainability important?

Answer 2

It ensures that natural resources are available for future generations.

Question 3

What does ecological integrity refer to in environmental sustainability?

Answer 3

Maintaining balance in earth’s environmental systems while allowing natural resources to replenish.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The environment is God’s gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility towards _______.

Answer 4

[the poor, future generations, and humanity as a whole]

Question 5

What is the overall message of Chief Seattle’s speech?

Answer 5

Our actions greatly affect the environment and the long-term impact should be considered.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: All things are connected like the _______ which unites one family.

Answer 6

[blood]

Question 7

What does stewardship of creation emphasize?

Answer 7

The responsibility to care for and protect the environment.

Question 8

What did the introductory activities teach about resource usage?

Answer 8

Overuse of resources affects all users of the land.

Question 9

What does Chief Seattle’s quote about the web of life imply?

Answer 9

Our actions impact the interconnected web of life.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The family needs a home, a fit environment in which to develop its proper _______.

Answer 10

[relationships]

Question 11

What is one consequence of building factories and polluting the earth?

Answer 11

Climate change affecting life on the planet.

Question 12

What are the Earth’s four spheres?

Answer 12

Biosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere

Question 13

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 13

A community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment

Question 14

Identify the three spheres that make the biosphere livable.

Answer 14

Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere

Question 15

Define the Geosphere.

Answer 15

Any solid parts of the earth not in the sky or water (continents, ocean floor, deserts)

Question 16

What is the contribution of the Geosphere to the biosphere?

Answer 16

Foundations for land, creates area for necessary growth (food)

Question 17

Define the Hydrosphere.

Answer 17

Any water parts of the earth (surface, underground, and in the air)

Question 18

What is the contribution of the Hydrosphere to the biosphere?

Answer 18

Living habitat for marine life, food for plants

Question 19

Define the Atmosphere.

Answer 19

Any gases in the sky and around us (clouds, wind, sun)

Question 20

What is the contribution of the Atmosphere to the biosphere?

Answer 20

Oxygen to breathe, moisture for rain, nitrogen for plants, regulates the climate

Question 21

What is an abiotic factor?

Answer 21

A non-living factor in an ecosystem

Question 22

Give two examples of abiotic factors.

Answer 22

• Water
• Rock

Question 23

What is a biotic factor?

Answer 23

A living factor in an ecosystem

Question 24

Give two examples of biotic factors.

Answer 24

• Animals
• Plants

Question 25

Is it possible to have an ecosystem without any populations?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Why are both abiotic and biotic factors important for the success of an ecosystem?

Answer 26

They interact with one another to meet basic needs

Question 27

Complete the statement: Biotic and Abiotic components are constantly interacting with one another. Give an example.

Answer 27

Wind blowing in the trees

Question 28

Complete the statement: Abiotic parts help ______ parts meet their basic needs. Give an example.

Answer 28

Biotic ## Footnote Water for living things (fauna and flora, animals, people)

Question 29

Complete the statement: Biotic parts return Abiotic parts to their original form so they can be reused. Give an example.

Answer 29

Taking in oxygen putting out carbon dioxide

Question 30

Identify and explain the role of a specific biotic factor in a sustainable ecosystem.

Answer 30

Different organisms break down dead plants and trees to make room for new ones to grow

Question 31

Identify and explain the role of an abiotic factor in a sustainable ecosystem.

Answer 31

Water that allows trees and plants to grow and creates a habitat for living creatures

Question 32

Identify and explain the role of a predator in an ecosystem.

Answer 32

An animal that hunts to prevent overpopulation of one species

Question 33

What are the key differences between artificial and natural ecosystems?

Answer 33

Artificial ecosystems are human-made, while natural ecosystems occur without human intervention

Question 34

True or False: The biosphere is the only sphere that contains life.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Fill in the blank: Each picture has ______ things/organisms in them.

Answer 35

living

Question 36

Fill in the blank: Picture two and three are ______ made.

Answer 36

artificial