Biology lesson 31---
The range of physical, environmental, and biological factors that a species can survive in is:
A habitat
If there are approximately 320 million people in the US, how many pounds of garbage is thrown out a DAY in the US?
A. 1.4 billion pounds
In Biology, a binomial name is:
A. A two part naming system that consists of the Genus name and the Species name.
Where does gas exchange take place in mammals?
A. Alveoli
When the motor neuron gets an influx of ______ ions, it releases a neurotransmitter. This causes ________ ions to enter the muscle cell.
A. Ca2+, Na+
How was the carbon dioxide level kept in check before the industrial revolution?
A. Carbon is stored in carbon sinks such as forests and oceans.
What is the function of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?
A. Causes the uterus to thicken.
Why would it be beneficial to the planet if we ate less beef products?
A. Cow farts contain methane, a very strong greenhouse gas.
Which of the following pollutants are non-degradable?
A. DDT pesticide
Since many energy sources have drawbacks, in both renewable and nonrenewable energies, what might be a good way to use them?
A. Do not rely heavily on one type, but use a variety as they fit a particular area.
During ovulation, which hormones are at high concentrations?
A. Estrogen and LH
Which type of energy is created by splitting atoms?
A. Fission
The Greek scientist Galen theorized that:
A. Food was turned into blood, and when it reached the heart it was mixed with air to make 'spirit.'
__________ are formed from biological deposits over millions of years.
A. Fossil fuels
The great variety of dog breeds that exist is what form of biodiversity?
A. Genetic diversity
You are given an assignment to research an endangered species and create a policy to help save it. Which of the following species could you pick for your project?
A. Gorilla
In what ways are humans responsible for causing extinctions of other species?I. Destruction of habitatsII. UV radiationIII. PollutionIV. Over huntingV. Climate change
A. I, III, IV, V
Which of the following species is Endemic?
A. Lemurs isolated to the island of Madagascar
Why do oxygen levels drop sharply during eutrophication?
A. Microbes soak up the oxygen as they decompose the dead plants.
Why do we use fossil fuels?
A. They contain large amounts of stored chemical energy.
How does driving a car, burning coal, or using other fossil fuels cause global warming?
A. They release carbon dioxide when burned, a greenhouse gas that traps heat.
What is the function of the ozone layer?
A. To block UV radiation.
What is the purpose of an enzyme?
A. To decrease the activation energy of a reaction to make it occur more quickly.
Which part of the circulatory system is also part of the immune system?
A. White blood cells
Capillaries are adapted to _________, because they have __________.
A. carry blood to the body cells; thin permeable walls
You would expect to see population growth increasing in a country that:
A. is still developing economically.
You are working with a research group investigating the effect of the environment on the community of organisms that lives there. This week you are looking at North American Deciduous Forests. What should you be observing?
All of these
What percent of the US's energy currently comes from renewable resources?
B. 7%
How do simple organisms exchange substances?
B. Directly across the external membranes.
Which type of energy is generated by hot springs or volcanic activity?
B. Geothermal power
A ________ is an infertile offspring produced when organisms of two ____________ mates.
B. Hybrid, different species
Which of the following is a disadvantage of renewable energy?
B. It could be costly to initially switch to.
Which of the following is NOT a part of a sperm cell?
B. Jelly coat
What happens when Ca2+ are released in the cytoplasm of the muscle cell?
B. Na+ enters the muscle cell membrane.
Which of the following choices does NOT contribute carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
B. Producing fertilizers
Why does there need to be a concentration gradient across respiration surfaces?
B. So that oxygen can diffuse in, and carbon dioxide can diffuse out.
Which of the following could be a benefit of climate change?
B. Some crops would be able to grow further north than normal.
What is the function of the Turbine in a power plant using fossil fuels?
B. To spin the generator using steam.
What is a way that individuals can help slow climate change?
C. All of these
Cartilage is:
C. All of these.
The ___________ species concept defines a species as individuals that can produce fertile offspring, while the ____________ species concept defines a species as a group of organisms that share a common ancestry.
C. Biological, Phylogenetic
What are Bronchi?
C. Branches of the trachea that connect to the lungs.
How might scientists compare the efficiency of different energy sources?
C. Burn them and see how hot they can make a water sample.
Which of the following are renewable resources?I. WindII. SolarIII. TidalIV. Biomass
C. I, II, III, IV
Which of the following are dangers of Climate change?I. Disease carrying insects could multiply and spread to new areasII. The number of floods could increaseIII. Due to increased humidity, electricity would be harder to generate and more expensiveIV. Severe droughts could occur
C. I, II, IV
Where is smooth muscle found?
C. Lining of internal organs.
What body parts are NOT involved in ventilation?
C. Median intercostals muscles
Which of the following is true about fossil fuels?
C. Most of them will run out in less than 100 years.
What keeps the airways clear?
C. Mucin secreted by goblet cells in the bronchus.
Which part of your blood is responsible for carrying oxygen?
C. Red blood cells
What cannot pass through the Glomerulus membrane in the kidneys?
C. Red blood cells and proteins
How does fertilization occur?
C. Sperm enters the uterus through the cervix to fuse with an egg.
What happens after ovulation in days 14-21 during the menstrual cycle?
C. The empty follicle releases progesterone.
C. Red blood cells
C. The nitrogen stays the same in both.
How are new white blood cells formed?
C. They develop in yellow bone marrow.
A substance that contaminates air, water, or land is called a _________.
C. pollutant
The type of tissue that connects muscle and bone together is called a _________.
C. tendon
Particulates are a form of air pollution usually produced by _________________.
C. the combustion of fossil fuels
________ is the greenhouse gas that has had the most impact on climate change and it is released into the atmosphere by __________.
CO2CO2 (carbon dioxide), burning fossil fuels
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac
Which of the following reproductive parts are found in the female reproductive system?
Cervix
Acid rain is any rain that has a pH of _______ or lower.
D. 5.6
How long can carbon dioxide remain in the environment after it is released?
D. 50 to 200 years
What technique uses a series of criteria and questions referring to physical characteristics to narrow down and determine the classification or name of a species?
D. Dichotomous Key
Identify whether the statement is true or false, and why? "Global sea levels have not changed in the past, the fact that they are rising now could be very dangerous."
D. False, it should read "Global sea levels have changed in the past, the reason they are dangerous now is because the change is occurring very fast."
Different nutrients become incorporated into the cell. What becomes part of the cell membrane?
D. Fats and Carbohydrates
Which of the following are a part of the circulatory system?I. BloodII. LungsIII. HeartIV. Blood Vessels
D. I, II, III, and IV
How does the increase in algae growth during eutrophication affect the water system?
D. It blocks out the light causing plants below the surface to die.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?
D. Natural Gas
Which of the following processes would decrease the level of carbon dioxide in the air?
D. Photosynthesis
Which of the following is a way that carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced?
D. Planting more trees to soak up carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the human skeleton?
D. Store deposits of myoglobin.
How are new red blood cells formed?
D. They develop in red bone marrow.
Determine which energy source is described:Advantage: Can protect coasts from erosion.Disadvantage: Storms can destroy the machinery
D. Wave energy
Large animals have specialized gas exchange systems. Fish use ______ and insects use ________.
D. gills, spiracles
When a muscle is stimulated to contract, it is controlled by a(n) _________.
D. motor Neuron
The spongy, rounded end of the bone is called:
Epiphysis
A new factory is built a short distance from a lake. Some of the waste materials are washed into the lake when it rains. Soon you can observe large blooms of algae, and 6 months later there is nothing left living in the lake. What is this an example of?
Eutrophication
Which type of energy is modeled after how stars generate energy?
Fusion
What reproductive part is responsible for adding fluid to the sperm?
Glands
What type of organism could have an exoskeleton?
Invertebrate
A patient comes into your emergency room after a motorcycle accident. Their leg is bent at an angle it should not be able to bend. After a few tests, it is clear that the tissue connecting the femur to the kneecap is torn. What type of surgery will the patient need?
Ligament surgery
What enzyme breaks down lipids?
Lipase
Most of the air we breathe is made of what molecule?
Nitrogen
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Nitrogen
Which graph most closely represents the change in carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere over time?
One going up in a straight line
The tough fibrous skin that covers bone is called:
Periosteum
Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?
Rough
In what way do humans reproduce?
Sexually
Which of the following is NOT a part of an egg cell?
Tail
Which of the following reproductive parts belong to the male reproductive system?
Testes
The skeleton is controlled by the muscular system. What is the muscular system controlled by?
The voluntary nervous system.
Identify whether the statement is true or false, and why? "Global temperatures have risen in the past, the reason they are dangerous now is because of how fast the change is happening."
True
Which of the following is not an energy source?
Vitamins
Which chart of data correctly shows the changes in carbon dioxide and global temperature?
chart where all numbers are going up!
The human population is growing at a(n) ___________ rate.
exponential
The minimum amount of muscles needed to move a joint is ______.
2
