PBIO Exam 4
True or False? Coffee producers (farmers) were the ones to come up with the Fair Trade label.
False
True or False? Diversity of trees is higher in temperate rainforests than in tropical rainforests because of the seasonal changes.
False
True or False? Foods with an organic label must be grown organically but additives that are non-organic can still be added after harvesting.
False
True or False? Herbal supplements are safe because they are natural.
False
True or False? Some conservation efforts to protect plant species from extinction have been successful.
False
True or False? The Fair Trade label is reserved for coffee and no other products may use it.
False
Which of the following was a result of the study by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission?
Legislation was passed
The first Thanksgiving meal in Plymouth, Massachusetts probably consisted mostly of
Meat
potato, cassava are:
tubers
Which of the following is a product of the Boreal forest?
Lumber
Which of the following is a polar grassland that has a layer of permafrost?
Tundra
According to your reading, how many plant species are currently threatened with extinction?
1/3
Approximately how many plant species have been identified as food resources of different Native American groups?
1500
What percentage of surface area in a city is rooftop?
20-25%
Green roofs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
All
How do plants on a rooftop reduce heat?
All
In the early 1960's legislation was passed to
All
Which of the following describes an alien species?
All
Which of the following is an invasive plant species in Ohio?
All
Which of the following is true of rhizomes?
All
Which of the following might serve as evidence of ancient farming practices?
All
Which of the following would contribute to the protection of seagrass communities?
All of these
Which of the following plants has been a historically important crop plant because it contains the essential amino acid, lysine?
Amaranth
Which of these is the pest accidentally introduced to the US though shipments on wooden pallets threatening many of our hardwood trees?
Asian
Which of the following is the world's largest herbaceous plant?
Banana
Seagrasses have economic importance in what industry?
Commercial fisheries
How are bacteria used in genetic engineering of crop plants?
DNA invades the plant cell
What disease afflicts the River Pima and may be a result of giving up traditional foods?
Diabetes
Which of the following organizations regulates pesticides and GM crops that express pesticides (Bt corn)?
EPA
Which of the following is NOT among the core principles of Fair Trade standards?
Eliminating trade restrictions
Which of the following plant contains compounds that were banned by the FDA in dietary supplements?
Ephedra
In which of the following models are growers and laborers experiencing the greatest benefit?
Fair Trade
Which of the following best describes seagrasses?
Flowering plants
Which of the following has been used as a rubber substitute for latex gloves and other products?
Guayule latex
Bt corn is resistant to
Insects
Which of the following statements is true of the Endangered Species Act?
It prohibits actions that threaten...
Which of the following is called the "botanical whale" because the seed oil was a good alternative to the oils from the endangered sperm whale?
Jojoba
Which of the following is used for carpet pads and mats but could also replace trees as a source of pulp for paper?
Kenaf
Where did the Adena cultures live?
Ohio
The International Coffee Agreement brings together
Producing and consuming countries
Which of the following is a benefit of green roofs?
Protects from UV radiation
Which of the following is an example of in situ conservation?
Reintroducing threatened plant
When boats scrape the bottom of shallow waters, populations of seagrass are harmed. Damage to which plant structures makes them most vulnerable?
Roots and rhizomes
When boats scrape the bottom of shallow waters, populations of seagrasses are harmed. Which plant structures are most vulnerable?
Roots and rhizomes
One plant commonly used in extensive green roofs is
Sedum
The earliest domesticated crop from the Near East (Fertile Crescent) is thought to be
Sunflowers
True or False? A study on outdoor play showed that children today are more interested in playing outside in nature than watching tv.
True
True or False? Gains in confidence and self-esteem can be achieved by spending time in nature.
True
True or False? Herbs processed and marketed as dietary supplements must demonstrate to the FDA that they are safe and effective.
True
True or False? There are regulations to control the sale and purchase of plant products.
True
Organic food production is regulated by
USDA
Name the governmental organizations involved in food safety and agricultural production, indicating at least one role for each of them
USDA, EPA, FDA
Plants adapted to very dry conditions are called
Xerophytes
Which of the following practices is protecting the rainforest and helping the local communities?
agroforestry systems
Common chokecherry has been used by many Native American tribes to make
all
Horticulture therapy has been shown to
all
In the early 1960's legislation was passed to
all
Which of these are contributing to rainforest destruction?
all
Which of the following best explains why domesticated crops are different from their wild relatives?
artificial selection
Term for: Variability in living organisms
biodiversity
Areas with high concentrations of species that are native only to that area (endemic) but where much of the habitat for those species has been lost are called...
biodiversity hotspots
tulip, snowdrop, garlic are:
bulbs
One criticism of Fair Trade labeling is that
businesses are not truly committed
Photosynthesis has an impact on the climate by:
converting CO2 into carbohydrates
Ecosystem service: If people enjoy the woods
cultural
Term for: Communities of plants, animals and microorganisms interacting within the non-living environment
ecosystem
What term is used to describe the movement of water in a plant from the roots through the plant and out of the leaves?
evaporation
Which of the following is the best definition for GMO?
genetic material has been altered
The purpose of cola in soft drinks is for
flavoring and caffeine
Which ancient plant has been used to make linen and linseed oils?
flax
One complication with producing genetically engineered wheat is that it...
foreign countries won't buy them
Cereals are grains from the
grass family
Which of the following governmental bodies is NOT involved in ensuring safe food and agricultural practices
health and education
The use of plants and gardening activities to improve health in rehabilitative settings or nursing homes is called:
horticulture therapy
Being deprived of outdoor experiences and contact with wild organisms has been called...
nature deficit disorder
Which of the following describes the labeling of foods with genetically modified organisms?
not substantially different
According to the authors of the review on opportunities children have to play in natural settings, which of the following would best support a child's healthy development?
physical abilities
Which of the following is used to make ropes, papers, baskets and cloth?
plant fiber
Which of the following describes a green roof?
plants on a rooftop
Essential plants in a therapeutic garden would include all EXCEPT
poisonous plants
One concern about the cut flower industry in tropical countries, such as Kenya is
pollution of lakes
Which of the following explains why plants produce resin?
prevent insect herbivory
Which of the following explains why firewood should be purchased from local sources and not moved to other areas for burning?
prevent the spread of pests
Chlorophyll helps support human health by:
preventing cancer
Ecosystem service: Ecosystems may provide water directly as in ponds, lakes, streams
provisioning
Melting permafrost in the tundra...
puts a stable foundation at risk
Ecosystem service: water purification, climate regulation, moderating extreme events, erosion prevention from plants
regulatory
Ginger, bamboo, irises are:
rhizomes
Which of the following illustrates a benefit of having many green roofs in a city?
runoff into sewer systems
Why are some seagrasses considered indicator species?
sensitive to changes in water quality
What is the meaning of the term, deciduous?
shed leaves
Chicle is the name of a latex that was first brought to the US for what purpose?
substitute for latex
Ecosystem service: plants contribute to the water cycle
supporting
Which of the following statements is NOT true of organic food production?
synthetic materials such as pesticides
From which of the following tropical plants is the endosperm used to make jewelry, buttons and carvings?
tagua palm
An organism that contains a foreign gene introduced by humans is called...
transgenic
Which biome has the greatest diversity of trees?
tropical rainforest