Chapter 14 Benchmark Biology Test

Carbon dioxide is returned to the atmosphere primarily by the Select one: a. eruption of volcanoes. b. fallout from solar flares. c. respiration of consumers. d. process of photosynthesis.

c. respiration of consumers.

Since 1960, water use in the United States has more than doubled and the demand for water is expected to continue to rise. The greatest use of surface water in the United States comes from Select one: a. supplying public demand. b. industrial use. c. irrigation and other agricultural use. d. thermoelectric power.

d. thermoelectric power.

Joe and Angie are studying how listening to music affects grades. Joe listened to music while he studied while Angie studied in silence. After two weeks, they took the same math test and Joe scored higher than Angie. They came to the conclusion that listening to music will improve grades. What comment would you make to Joe and Angie about their experiment? Select one: a. They should have tested more people. b. Joe was already better at math than Angie. c. This topic has already been studied before. d. They should have chosen a different subject besides math.

a. They should have tested more people.

What type of organism converts nitrogen into a usable form for plants? Select one: a. fungus b. bacteria c. mold d. earthworms

b. bacteria

Ticks suck blood from a host organism. This is an example of Select one: a. commensalism. b. parasitism. c. competition. d. mutualism.

b. parasitism.

In this simple food chain, the organism that converts solar energy into usable chemical energy is missing. That would be the Select one: a. omnivore. b. producer. c. first level consumer. d. herbivore.

b. producer.

In any food web, the organisms that are responsible for converting raw energy into usable chemical energy are collectively called ________ while organisms that recycle the nutrients trapped in dead organisms are collectively called Select one: a. producers; consumers. b. producers; decomposers. c. heterotrophs; autotrophs. d. heterotrophs; consumers.

b. producers; decomposers.

Many factors determine the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Which choice lists ONLY abiotic factors? Select one: a. the number of species of algae, fish, and water fowl present in the ecosystem b. the oxygen content of the water, the water temperature, and the chemical composition of the bottom mud c. the amount of sunlight penetrating the water, the phosphorus content of the water, and the number of species of fish d. the acidity of the water, the number of species of insects, and the air temperature

b. the oxygen content of the water, the water temperature, and the chemical composition of the bottom mud

If the bird population is directly proportional to the average monthly temperature, which month would have the LOWEST temperature? Select one: a. January b. October c. December d. August

c. December

A golf club company has four models of golf clubs. Average strokes saved per 18 holes is a positive indicator of quality. The more strokes saved, the better the golf clubs. The company wishes to mass-market a lot of golf clubs quickly. Which set would be the best choice for this criteria? Select one: a. Platinum b. Alpha c. Legacy d. Primo

c. Legacy

Klay is performing an experiment that involves heating a beaker of water on a hot plate. Which is a potential hazard that could cause the greatest injury? Select one: a. Leaving the hot plate unattended to gather other equipment. b. Forgetting to plug in the hot plate. c. Not noticing that the beaker has a crack in the base. d. Turning the hot plate up too high and boiling the water too fast.

c. Not noticing that the beaker has a crack in the base.

Which is the correct sequence of events in the nitrogen cycle? Select one: a. atmospheric nitrogen.plants.animals.Soil nitrogen b. soil nitrogen.atmospheric nitrogen.plants.animals c. atmospheric nitrogen.bacteria.plants.animals d. soil nitrogen.animals.plants.fungi

c. atmospheric nitrogen.bacteria.plants.animals

What human activity would have the most significant effect on the temperature of the earth? Select one: a. producing CFCs b. deforestation c. burning fossil fuels d. producing smog

c. burning fossil fuels

Hydrochloric acid is classified as a strong acid and must be handled with care. According to the information, which of these would be the best way to store hydrochloric acid? Select one: a. on the same shelf as formaldehyde b. container made of steel c. combined with a basic solution of sodium hydroxide d. container made of glass

c. container made of glass

CO2 is returned to the atmosphere by all methods EXCEPT Select one: a. decomposition. b. respiration. c. photosynthesis. d. combustion.

c. photosynthesis.

Bears and coyotes both consume large plant-eating mammals such as deer. When the deer are in short supply, bears and coyotes may fight over the prey. This type of biological interaction is called Select one: a. competition. b. rumination. c. mutualism. d. commensalism.

a. competition.

What is one biotic factor that affects the size of a population in an ecosystem? Select one: a. number of predators present b. local geography c. average yearly precipitation d. average yearly temperature

a. number of predators present