(Answered) Bio Midterm 3, bio 01 mid term 2, UC
Merced Bio 001 Midterm 1 (part 2), biology exam
uc merced #1, UC Merced Bio 001 midterm 1 part
3, Biology Midterm 1 (Week 2-6), chapter 46
Ecology ______.
is primarily involved with studies of individual organisms
is the study of biomes and climate
works for the good of the environment
is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment
is the study of plant and animal interactions
is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment
Which of the following is a core concept of biology of importance in the study of
ecology? Check all that apply.
Structure and function: Basic units of structures define the function of all living
things.
Information flow, exchange, and storage: The growth and behavior of organisms
are activated through the expression of genetic information.
Evolution: The diversity of life evolved over time by processes of mutation,
natural selection, and genetic exchange.
Scientific thinking: science generates knowledge of the natural world.
Systems: Living systems are interconnected and interacting
Structure and function: Basic units of structures define the function of all living things.
Information flow, exchange, and storage: The growth and behavior of organisms are
activated through the expression of genetic information.
Systems: Living systems are interconnected and interacting.
Which of the following is ordered correctly from smallest to largest level of
biological organization?
organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere
population, organism, community, ecosystem, biosphere
organism, population, ecosystem, community, biosphere
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
You are a marine biologist studying the growth rate of the lionfish population in
Carribean coastal waters. This is an example of which level of ecological study?
ecosystem ecology
population ecology
organismal ecology
community ecology
population ecology
,You are a part of a group of ecologists that are studying how the reintroduction of
wolves might impact the abundance of elk, beavers, aspen trees, willows, and
songbirds in Banff National Park, Canada. This is an example of which level of
ecological study?
population ecology
ecosystem ecology
organismal ecology
community ecology
community ecology
You are an entomologist studying the mating behaviors of dragonflies in
wetlands. This is an example of which level of ecological study?
organismal ecology
community ecology
population ecology
ecosystem ecology
organismal ecology
Biogeography is ______.
the study of interaction between living things and their environment
the study of how factors affect population growth and structure through time
the study of the geographic distribution of both extant (living) and extinct
organisms and the abiotic factors that affect their distribution
the study of the physiological, behavioral, or evolutionary mechanisms used by
individual organisms to meet ecological challenges
the study of the geographic distribution of both extant (living) and extinct organisms and
the abiotic factors that affect their distribution
Which of the following is a biotic factor?
algae floating in the pelagic zone
temperature
wind
pH of soil
algae floating in the pelagic zone
Which of the following is not an abiotic factor?
light
bacteria
temperature
salinity
pH
bacteria
An organisms' abundance and distribution is limited by available resources and
by interactions between biotic and abiotic factors.
True
False
true
Which characteristics(s) is or are commonly used to identify terrestrial biomes on
Earth?
precipitation only
,temperature only
temperature and precipitation
temperature and vegetation
temperature and precipitation
Which of the following is not an example of an aquatic biome?
estuaries
lakes
rivers
wetlands
all of the examples are aquatic biomes
all of the examples are aquatic biomes
Which of the following biomes is characterized by high temperature, high
precipitation, and many species of trees?
tropical wet forests
savannas
temperate grasslands
deserts
tropical wet forests
There's a famous saying about the difference between climate and weather:
[ Select ] ["Weather", "Climate"] is what you expect, [ Select ] ["Climate",
"Weather"] is what you get.
climate, weather
Indicate whether the following statement describes weather or climate:
Over spring break, I went to go see the wildflower bloom in Death Valley. The
desert is always nice this time of year.
Weather
Climate
climate
Global climate patterns have changed over the last 150 years primarily due to:
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from volcanic eruptions
Changes in solar intensity
Changes in Earth's orbital cycles
Anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases
Anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases
Which of the following is NOT part of an organisms energy budget?
metabolism
evolution
energy storage
reproduction
evolution
Which of the following is associated with increased parental care?
many offspring
few offspring
carrying capacity
semelparity
, few offspring
Arrange the following terrestrial biomes from lowest to highest average annual
precipitation (cm).
temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain forests, temperate grasslands, hot
deserts
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, tropical rain forests, temperate deciduous
forests
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain
forests
tropical rain forests, temperate deciduous forests, temperate grasslands, hot
deserts
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain forests
Freshwater aquatic biomes are structured by two abiotic factors: primarily by
____ and also by _______.
light, temperature
salinity, ocean currents
salinity, precipitation
light, water density
light, water density
In marine aquatic biomes, in which of the following regions would you not expect
to find photosynthetic organisms?
neritic zone
abyssal zone
oceanic zone
photic zone
abyssal zone
Which of these statements about the difference between weather and climate is
correct?
Climate is what you expect based on long-term averages, weather is what you get
on a given day
Weather is what you expect based on long-term averages, climate is what you get
on a given day
Climate is what you expect based on long-term averages, weather is what you get on a
given day
Carbon dioxide has been present in Earth's atmosphere for billions of years.
Which statement is NOT accurate regarding carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are not a factor in Earth's
changing climates today.
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted to the atmosphere today by human
activities far exceeds natural emissions.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is necessary to sustain conditions
supporting life on earth.
Carbon dioxide can be naturally emitted to the atmosphere
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are not a factor in Earth's changing
climates today.
Merced Bio 001 Midterm 1 (part 2), biology exam
uc merced #1, UC Merced Bio 001 midterm 1 part
3, Biology Midterm 1 (Week 2-6), chapter 46
Ecology ______.
is primarily involved with studies of individual organisms
is the study of biomes and climate
works for the good of the environment
is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment
is the study of plant and animal interactions
is the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment
Which of the following is a core concept of biology of importance in the study of
ecology? Check all that apply.
Structure and function: Basic units of structures define the function of all living
things.
Information flow, exchange, and storage: The growth and behavior of organisms
are activated through the expression of genetic information.
Evolution: The diversity of life evolved over time by processes of mutation,
natural selection, and genetic exchange.
Scientific thinking: science generates knowledge of the natural world.
Systems: Living systems are interconnected and interacting
Structure and function: Basic units of structures define the function of all living things.
Information flow, exchange, and storage: The growth and behavior of organisms are
activated through the expression of genetic information.
Systems: Living systems are interconnected and interacting.
Which of the following is ordered correctly from smallest to largest level of
biological organization?
organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere
population, organism, community, ecosystem, biosphere
organism, population, ecosystem, community, biosphere
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
You are a marine biologist studying the growth rate of the lionfish population in
Carribean coastal waters. This is an example of which level of ecological study?
ecosystem ecology
population ecology
organismal ecology
community ecology
population ecology
,You are a part of a group of ecologists that are studying how the reintroduction of
wolves might impact the abundance of elk, beavers, aspen trees, willows, and
songbirds in Banff National Park, Canada. This is an example of which level of
ecological study?
population ecology
ecosystem ecology
organismal ecology
community ecology
community ecology
You are an entomologist studying the mating behaviors of dragonflies in
wetlands. This is an example of which level of ecological study?
organismal ecology
community ecology
population ecology
ecosystem ecology
organismal ecology
Biogeography is ______.
the study of interaction between living things and their environment
the study of how factors affect population growth and structure through time
the study of the geographic distribution of both extant (living) and extinct
organisms and the abiotic factors that affect their distribution
the study of the physiological, behavioral, or evolutionary mechanisms used by
individual organisms to meet ecological challenges
the study of the geographic distribution of both extant (living) and extinct organisms and
the abiotic factors that affect their distribution
Which of the following is a biotic factor?
algae floating in the pelagic zone
temperature
wind
pH of soil
algae floating in the pelagic zone
Which of the following is not an abiotic factor?
light
bacteria
temperature
salinity
pH
bacteria
An organisms' abundance and distribution is limited by available resources and
by interactions between biotic and abiotic factors.
True
False
true
Which characteristics(s) is or are commonly used to identify terrestrial biomes on
Earth?
precipitation only
,temperature only
temperature and precipitation
temperature and vegetation
temperature and precipitation
Which of the following is not an example of an aquatic biome?
estuaries
lakes
rivers
wetlands
all of the examples are aquatic biomes
all of the examples are aquatic biomes
Which of the following biomes is characterized by high temperature, high
precipitation, and many species of trees?
tropical wet forests
savannas
temperate grasslands
deserts
tropical wet forests
There's a famous saying about the difference between climate and weather:
[ Select ] ["Weather", "Climate"] is what you expect, [ Select ] ["Climate",
"Weather"] is what you get.
climate, weather
Indicate whether the following statement describes weather or climate:
Over spring break, I went to go see the wildflower bloom in Death Valley. The
desert is always nice this time of year.
Weather
Climate
climate
Global climate patterns have changed over the last 150 years primarily due to:
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from volcanic eruptions
Changes in solar intensity
Changes in Earth's orbital cycles
Anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases
Anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases
Which of the following is NOT part of an organisms energy budget?
metabolism
evolution
energy storage
reproduction
evolution
Which of the following is associated with increased parental care?
many offspring
few offspring
carrying capacity
semelparity
, few offspring
Arrange the following terrestrial biomes from lowest to highest average annual
precipitation (cm).
temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain forests, temperate grasslands, hot
deserts
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, tropical rain forests, temperate deciduous
forests
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain
forests
tropical rain forests, temperate deciduous forests, temperate grasslands, hot
deserts
hot deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rain forests
Freshwater aquatic biomes are structured by two abiotic factors: primarily by
____ and also by _______.
light, temperature
salinity, ocean currents
salinity, precipitation
light, water density
light, water density
In marine aquatic biomes, in which of the following regions would you not expect
to find photosynthetic organisms?
neritic zone
abyssal zone
oceanic zone
photic zone
abyssal zone
Which of these statements about the difference between weather and climate is
correct?
Climate is what you expect based on long-term averages, weather is what you get
on a given day
Weather is what you expect based on long-term averages, climate is what you get
on a given day
Climate is what you expect based on long-term averages, weather is what you get on a
given day
Carbon dioxide has been present in Earth's atmosphere for billions of years.
Which statement is NOT accurate regarding carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are not a factor in Earth's
changing climates today.
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted to the atmosphere today by human
activities far exceeds natural emissions.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is necessary to sustain conditions
supporting life on earth.
Carbon dioxide can be naturally emitted to the atmosphere
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are not a factor in Earth's changing
climates today.
