Ecosystems and Biomes: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 10 Geography

Question 1

What is a defining characteristic of a tundra ecosystem?

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Permafrost

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Abundant rainfall

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Tall, dense trees

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Thick ground cover

Question 2

Which factor does NOT directly affect the distribution of plant species in different ecosystems?

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Animal population density

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Climate

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Soil

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Water availability

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a factor that influences the distribution of plants and animals in ecosystems?

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Government policies

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Climate

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Soil conditions

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Competition

Question 4

Which biome is characterized by frigid temperatures, little precipitation, and frozen soil called permafrost?

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Tundra

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 5

In a forest ecosystem, which of the following represents a food chain?

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Leaves → Caterpillar → Bird

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Grass → Zebra → Lion

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Small fish → Large fish → Shark

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Algae → Zooplankton → Fish

Question 6

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of ecological organization levels, from smallest to largest?

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Population, community, ecosystem, biome

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Biome, ecosystem, population, community

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Community, population, biome, ecosystem

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Ecosystem, biome, community, population

Question 7

Which biome is characterized by tall trees, abundant rainfall, and high biodiversity?

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 8

The primary producers in a grassland ecosystem are:

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Grasses

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Shrubs

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Trees

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Animals

Question 9

Which biome is known for its trees that shed their leaves during the winter?

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Temperate Forest

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Tropical Rainforest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 10

The process by which green plants use sunlight to create energy is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 11

The process by which water moves through plants is known as:

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Transpiration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Percolation

Question 12

Identify the option that does NOT represent a terrestrial biome:

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Ocean

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Forest

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Grassland

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Tundra

Question 13

Select the characteristic that is typical of desert biomes:

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Extreme temperature fluctuations

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Abundant precipitation

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Dense vegetation cover

Question 14

Identify the process through which plants utilize sunlight to produce energy:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 15

Identify the field of study that focuses on the interactions between living organisms and their surroundings:

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Ecology

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Physics

Question 16

Which of the following is a defining feature of tropical rainforests?

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Abundant rainfall

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Limited plant and animal diversity

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Low temperatures

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Open and grassy areas

Question 17

Which biome is known for its scarcity of vegetation, extreme temperatures, and limited precipitation?

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Deserts

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Grasslands

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Tundra

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Forests

Question 18

What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Breaking down organic matter

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Producing oxygen through photosynthesis

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Consuming plants and animals

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Preying on smaller organisms

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates a food chain within a grassland ecosystem?

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Grass → Rabbit → Fox

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Tree → Bird → Snake

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Phytoplankton → Zooplankton → Fish

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Leaves → Caterpillar → Sparrow

Question 20

The concept of natural selection is based on the principle that:

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Individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce

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All individuals within a species are genetically identical

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Evolution occurs at a rapid and constant pace

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Environmental factors have no influence on species development

Question 21

Deserts are distinguished by which of the following characteristics?

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Extreme temperatures, low precipitation, and sparse vegetation

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High annual rainfall and lush vegetation

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Mild temperatures and abundant water sources

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Diverse populations of large mammals

Question 22

In a forest ecosystem, the organism that has a disproportionately large impact on the community relative to its abundance is known as a:

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Keystone species

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Primary producer

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Apex predator

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Decomposer

Question 23

A primary threat to biodiversity in the tundra biome is:

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Climate change leading to permafrost melting

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Habitat destruction due to mining and logging

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Pollution from industrial activities

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Overgrazing by domesticated animals

Question 24

The organisms that form the foundation of food webs and produce their own food through photosynthesis are known as:

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Primary producers

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Primary consumers

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Secondary consumers

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Tertiary consumers

Question 25

The process by which plants utilize sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create glucose and oxygen is:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 26

Which biome is characterized by vast expanses of tall grasses with scattered trees?

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Grassland

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Forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 27

A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area is referred to as a:

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Population

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Guild

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Trophic level

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Community

Question 28

Which set of factors have a primary influence on the distribution of plant and animal species within an ecosystem?

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Climate, soil conditions, competition for resources

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Altitude, atmospheric pressure, humidity levels

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Latitude, longitude, prevailing wind patterns

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Geological features, topography, water availability

Question 29

In which global region can you primarily find the tundra biome?

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Polar regions

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Equatorial regions

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Temperate regions

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Tropical regions

Question 30

The process by which plants harness energy from sunlight is known as:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Decomposition

Question 31

Conservation measures frequently focus on designating areas as:

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Protected areas

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Endangered species

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Keystone species

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Habitats

Question 32

Invasive species can have a major impact on ecosystems. How do they affect the variety of life and the stability of the ecosystem?

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Invasive species can disrupt the stability of ecosystems and reduce the variety of life.

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Invasive species increase the variety of life and make ecosystems more stable.

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Invasive species do not have a significant impact on the variety of life or the stability of ecosystems.

Question 33

Which of the following is a potential impact of climate change on ecosystems?

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Shifts in species distribution

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Reduced ecosystem services

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Increased biodiversity

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No change in ecosystem structure

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a natural ecosystem?

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City

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Forest

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Tundra

Question 35

Which process is central to the decomposition of organic matter and subsequent recycling of nutrients within ecosystems?

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Decomposition

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

Question 36

Which of the following is a primary determinant of the distribution of plants and animals in different ecosystems?

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Climate

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Geological features

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History

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Human activity

Question 37

Which of the following is a characteristic NOT typically associated with tropical rainforests?

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Low biodiversity

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Dense vegetation

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Warm temperatures

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High rainfall

Question 38

Which biome is characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations, low precipitation, and sparse vegetation?

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Desert

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Grassland

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Forest

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Tundra

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship found in ecosystems?

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Bees and flowers

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Cacti and coyotes

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Lions and hyenas

Question 40

Which human activity poses a significant threat to biodiversity worldwide?

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Deforestation

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Sustainable agriculture

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Wildlife conservation

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Ecotourism

Question 41

Which statement accurately describes the flow of energy in a food chain?

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Energy flows unidirectionally from producers to consumers.

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All organisms in a food chain consume the same amount of energy.

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Energy is recycled within each trophic level.

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Producers consume energy from decomposers.

Question 42

Which of the following is a characteristic of a climax community?

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Relatively stable species composition

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Low levels of biodiversity

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Rapidly changing species composition

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High levels of disturbance

Question 43

Which of the following species is considered a keystone species?

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Sea otter

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Common dandelion

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Bacterial decomposers

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Earthworms

Question 44

Which of the following is a benefit provided by ecosystem services?

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Regulation of climate

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Loss of biodiversity

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Depletion of natural resources

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Increased air pollution

Question 45

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a desert biome?

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Extreme scarcity of water

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Abundant water sources

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Dense vegetation

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High biodiversity

Question 46

What ecological term refers to a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?

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Population

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Ecosystem

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Community

Question 47

Which of the following ecological processes is essential for maintaining the balance and stability of an ecosystem?

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Nutrient cycling

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Urbanization

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 48

The most extensive biome globally, covering vast tracts of northern regions, is:

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Boreal forest

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Tropical rainforest

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Grassland

Question 49

Which of the following human activities poses the most significant threat to ecosystem health?

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Pollution

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Sustainable agriculture

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Renewable energy development

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Biodiversity conservation

Question 50

In a food chain, organisms that consume other organisms for energy are classified as:

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Consumers

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Decomposers

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Producers

Question 51

Which of the following types of interactions between organisms benefits both species involved?

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Mutualism

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Competition

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

Question 52

The primary process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy-rich molecules is:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 53

Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil, low temperatures, and sparse vegetation?

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Tundra

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Grassland

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert