SCI 200--Unit 2 Challenge 1

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource? a.) Fossil fuels b.) Animals c.) Water d.) Wood

a.) Fossil fuels

One example of an earth system is the __________, which includes climate and weather. a.) atmospheric system b.) energy production and cycle c.) movement of energy through ecosystems d.) geologic cycle

a.) atmospheric system

As a camper hikes away from the lake, __________. a.) the probability of rain decreases b.) the temperature is warmer c.) the temperatures grow colder d.) the chances of precipitation increase

a.) the probability of rain decreases

Which of the following Earth systems includes photosynthesis? a.) The geologic cycle b.) The energy production and cycle c.) The atmospheric system d.) The movement of energy through ecosystems

b.) The energy production and cycle

Which of the following is a renewable resource? a.) Minerals b.) Wood c.) Coal d.) Petroleum

b.) Wood

As a person climbs a mountain, ____________. a.) the probability of rain decreases b.) the temperatures grow colder c.) the chances of precipitation increase d.) the temperature is warmer

b.) the temperatures grow colder

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource? a.) Wind b.) Ethanol c.) Natural gas d.) Sunlight

c.) Natural gas

Which of the following descriptions corresponds with temperate forest biomes? a.) These are near the equator and have tall grasses but few trees. b.) These are hot and humid with much rainfall. c.) These are where most of the human population lives. d.) These are cold grasslands with little precipitation.

c.) These are where most of the human population lives.

Life on the planet is made possible by a particular arrangement and balance of many systems. One example is the geologic system, which includes __________. a.) photosynthesis b.) carbon, water and nitrogen cycles c.) climate and water systems d.) food chains and food webs

carbon, water and nitrogen cycles

Which of the following descriptions corresponds with the tundra biome? a.) Most grazing animals live here. b.) Animals are smaller here and typically nocturnal. c.) There is little to no topsoil and few nutrients here. d.) A layer of permafrost is here all year.

d.) A layer of permafrost is here all year.

Which of the following descriptions corresponds with the taiga biome? a.) This is an area with the lowest temperatures of all the biomes. b.) This is an area that receives the most precipitation. c.) This is an area with tall grasses, but few trees. d.) This is an area where many animals hibernate.

d.) This is an area where many animals hibernate.

As a traveler moves closer to the equator, __________. a.) the probability of rain decreases b.) the chances of precipitation increase c.) the temperatures grow colder d.) the temperature is warmer

d.) the temperature is warmer