simple flash cards

Question 1

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 1

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Question 2

True or False: Photosynthesis occurs only at night.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the _____ of plants.

Answer 3

leaves

Question 4

What are quadrats used for in ecological studies?

Answer 4

To estimate the distribution and abundance of organisms in a specific area.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of photosynthesis? A) Carbon dioxide B) Water C) Nitrogen D) Sunlight

Answer 5

C) Nitrogen

Question 6

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Answer 6

To absorb light energy, primarily from the sun.

Question 7

True or False: Pitfall traps are used to study terrestrial invertebrates.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: A pitfall trap is typically a _____ placed in the ground to capture animals.

Answer 8

container

Question 9

What is one advantage of using quadrats in ecological research?

Answer 9

They allow for systematic sampling of a habitat.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis? A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Methane

Answer 10

A) Oxygen

Question 11

What is the formula for photosynthesis?

Answer 11

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 12

True or False: The size of a quadrat can affect the results of an ecological study.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The main purpose of a pitfall trap is to capture _____ species.

Answer 13

ground-dwelling

Question 14

What factors can affect the rate of photosynthesis?

Answer 14

Light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of photosynthetic organism? A) Algae B) Fungi C) Moss D) Flowering plants

Answer 15

B) Fungi

Question 16

What is a common size for a quadrat used in ecological studies?

Answer 16

1m x 1m

Question 17

True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in all living organisms.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The energy captured during photosynthesis is stored in the form of _____ molecules.

Answer 18

glucose

Question 19

What type of light do chlorophyll pigments primarily absorb?

Answer 19

Blue and red light.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for gas exchange? A) Roots B) Stems C) Leaves D) Flowers

Answer 20

C) Leaves

Question 21

What is the significance of using pitfall traps in ecological monitoring?

Answer 21

They help in assessing the diversity and population of ground-dwelling invertebrates.

Question 22

True or False: Quadrats can be used to study both plants and animals.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: In photosynthesis, plants convert _____ energy into chemical energy.

Answer 23

light

Question 24

What is the main purpose of studying photosynthesis in farming?

Answer 24

To improve crop yield and efficiency.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis? A) Carotene B) Chlorophyll C) Xanthophyll D) Anthocyanin

Answer 25

B) Chlorophyll

Question 26

What is one limitation of using quadrats?

Answer 26

They may not provide a complete picture of a heterogeneous environment.