Biology 1 Warm-up Quiz #3

10 Questions | By MrMackRH | Last updated: Mar 17, 2022 | Total Attempts: 154

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1.

The males of a bird species do a “dance” and “sing a song” each spring. What is the main purpose of these behaviors?
- A.
  
  To scare off young birds
- B.
  
  To clean their feathers
- C.
  
  To imprint young birds
- D.
  
  To attract female birds
2.

Which organism receives the least amount of energy from the producer?
- A.
  
  Whales
- B.
  
  Herring
- C.
  
  Seals
- D.
  
  Krill
3.

Which environmental concern is most associated with burning fossil fuels?
- A.
  
  Global climate change
- B.
  
  Pollution of ocean waters
- C.
  
  Ozone layer destruction
- D.
  
  Decrease in levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
4.

A student hypothesizes that green algae will grow fastest when exposed to red light. To test this hypothesis, the student should design an experiment with which independent variable?
- A.
  
  Rate of algae growth
- B.
  
  Color of algae
- C.
  
  Amount of time in light
- D.
  
  Color of light
5.

A student hypothesizes that green algae will grow fastest when exposed to red light. To test this hypothesis, the student should design an experiment with which dependent variable?
- A.
  
  Rate of algae growth
- B.
  
  Color of algae
- C.
  
  Amount of time in light
- D.
  
  Color of light
6.

A scientist develops a hypothesis, designs an experiment, and obtains data that support her hypothesis. Which of the following best describes when a hypothesis becomes a theory?
- A.
  
  When it is supported by data from many experimental trials
- B.
  
  When one good set of scientific data supports a theory
- C.
  
  When the official scientific method is followed
- D.
  
  When a website is created to display the theory
7.

The picture sequence above illustrates _____.
- A.
  
  Primary succession
- B.
  
  Secondary succession
- C.
  
  Tertiary succession
- D.
  
  Successive progression
8.

Humans have had a tremendous impact on the environment. What has caused an increase in the amount of acid rain?
- A.
  
  Use of chlorofluorocarbons
- B.
  
  Use of pesticides
- C.
  
  Coal burning power plants
- D.
  
  Nuclear power plants
9.

All of these are natural events that could alter an ecosystem EXCEPT —
- A.
  
  Burning of fossil fuels
- B.
  
  Floods
- C.
  
  Wildfires
- D.
  
  Volcanic activity
10.

The interaction pictured represents _____.
- A.
  
  Growth
- B.
  
  Respiration
- C.
  
  Energy and nutrient transfer
- D.
  
  Herbivory and decomposition