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0654 B13 Impacts of Humans on Ecosystems Quiz

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Quiz for 0654 Coordinated Sciences on the impact of humans on natural ecosystems.
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Question 1

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The diagram represents the carbon cycle. Which process is represented by arrow X?
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Q5 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A combustion
  • B feeding
  • C photosynthesis
  • D respiration

Question 2

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The graph shows the increase in the human population of the world since 1630. What was the longest time taken for the population to double?
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Q6 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A 100 years
  • B 200 years
  • C 300 years
  • D 400 years

Question 3

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The graphs show the number of carnivores in a habitat over a period of time. At time X the herbivores in their food chain are removed from the habitat. Which graph shows the effect of this on the number of carnivores?
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Q21 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 4

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The diagram shows the positions of four farms and the concentrations of nitrate at different points in a river. Which farm is likely to have been using too much fertiliser on its land?
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Q39 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 5

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The table shows some information about two closely related species of sea bird. Sewage pollution at the mouth of a river destroys its fish stocks. What is likely to happen to local populations of these birds?
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  • A There will be no change to either species.
  • B Species X numbers will decrease, species Y will remain constant.
  • C Species Y numbers will decrease, species X will remain constant.
  • D Both species numbers will increase.

Question 6

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Three human activities are listed. 1 burning fossil fuels 2 deforestation 3 overusing fertilisers Which activities can cause the change shown in the graph?
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  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 1 only
  • D 2 and 3 only

Question 7

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 What is reduced after deforestation?
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  • A force of rain hitting the ground
  • B rainwater run-off
  • C soil erosion
  • D soil fertility

Question 8

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The diagram shows four positions on a river where water samples were taken. Which graph shows oxygen concentrations in the river?
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Question 9

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A large amount of herbicide is applied to a field. Heavy rainfall carries much of it into a nearby lake. What will be the effect of this on the lake?
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  • A Herbicide decreases the growth of water plants.
  • B Herbicide decreases the number of bacteria.
  • C Herbicide increases the rate of evaporation from the lake.
  • D Herbicide kills the fish.

Question 10

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The table shows the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in three different years. What is the most likely cause of this change?
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  • A destruction of rainforests
  • B increased use of fertilisers containing nitrogen
  • C pollution of air by sulfur dioxide
  • D rise in the sea level

Question 11

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Which two gases both contribute to global warming?
Answer
  • A carbon dioxide and methane
  • B methane and oxygen
  • C oxygen and sulfur dioxide
  • D sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide

Question 12

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Over-use of fertilisers on farmland causes the chemicals in the fertilisers to be washed into ponds and lakes. This causes eutrophication resulting in the following events. 1 algae grow 2 fish die 3 bacteria grow 4 oxygen decreases What is the correct sequence of these events?
Answer
  • A 1 → 3 → 4 → 2
  • B 1 → 4 → 3 → 2
  • C 3 → 4 → 2 → 1
  • D 4 → 1 → 2 → 3

Question 13

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The concentration of a pesticide in the tissues of the organisms in the following food chain was measured. Which bar on the chart represents the large fish?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 14

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The diagram shows how sewage is treated. Why is air bubbled through the aeration tank?
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Q1 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A to encourage microorganisms to reproduce quickly
  • B to float the sludge
  • C to settle the sludge
  • D to stop microorganisms from reproducing too quickly

Question 15

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 Three human activities are listed. 1 burning fossil fuels 2 deforestation 3 overusing fertilisers Which activities can cause the change shown in the graph?
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Q2 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 1 only
  • D 2 and 3 only

Question 16

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What is a reason for conserving plant species?
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  • A to absorb oxygen from the air
  • B to decrease rainfall
  • C to obtain drugs for medicinal use
  • D to release carbon dioxide into the air

Question 17

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What is reduced after deforestation?
Answer
  • A force of rain hitting the ground
  • B rainwater run-off
  • C soil erosion
  • D soil fertility

Question 18

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The diagram shows four positions on a river where water samples were taken. Which graph shows oxygen concentrations in the river?
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Q19 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 19

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Which process may result in eutrophication in a lake?
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  • A bleach entering from a factory
  • B fertilisers entering from farmland
  • C hot water entering from a power station
  • D pesticides entering from farmland

Question 20

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Which two gases are the biggest contributors to the greenhouse effect?
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  • A carbon dioxide and methane
  • B carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  • C methane and sulfur dioxide
  • D sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide

Question 21

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Untreated sewage is released into a river at point X. Which graph correctly shows changes in oxygen concentration of the water as the river flows away from X?
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Q21 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 22

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What changes in combustion and deforestation increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 23

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What is the principal source of energy input into a biological system?
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  • A consumer
  • B decomposer
  • C producer
  • D Sun

Question 24

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Some of the stages of eutrophication are listed. 1 death of organisms requiring dissolved oxygen in water 2 increased availability of nitrate and other ions 3 increased decomposition after death of producers 4 reduction in dissolved oxygen What is the correct order of these stages in eutrophication?
Answer
  • A 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
  • B 2 → 3 → 4 → 1
  • C 3 → 2 → 4 → 1
  • D 3 → 4 → 1 → 2

Question 25

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The list shows changes that occur in a lake which is polluted by nitrogen-containing fertiliser. 1 decomposers feed on plants 2 growth of algae increases on the lake’s surface 3 oxygen levels decrease in the lake 4 underwater plants die In which order do these changes occur?
Answer
  • A 2 → 4 → 1 → 3
  • B 2 → 3 → 4 → 1
  • C 3 → 4 → 2 → 1
  • D 3 → 4 → 1 → 2

Question 26

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The bloodworm is an organism that is found in heavily polluted water. The diagram shows where raw sewage flows into a river. Where would there be fewest bloodworms?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 27

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What are the possible effects of deforestation?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 28

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Large areas of tropical forests have been cleared to grow monocultures of palm oil plants. Which effect will this have on the ecosystem?
Answer
  • A The use of fossil fuels in the area will decrease.
  • B The use of pesticides in the area will decrease.
  • C The variety of species in the area will decrease.
  • D The variety of species in the area will increase.

Question 29

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What is not a reason for using chemical fertilisers in food production?
Answer
  • A improving growth rate
  • B improving mineral content of the soil
  • C increasing yields
  • D reducing competition with weeds

Question 30

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The diagram shows how sewage is treated. Why is air bubbled through the aeration tank?
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Q30 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • A to encourage microorganisms to reproduce quickly
  • B to float the sludge
  • C to settle the sludge
  • D to stop microorganisms from reproducing too quickly
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