Matter and Energy in the Environment Chapter Test B Multiple Choice 1.

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Chapter Test B
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Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which statement is true of all biotic factors?
A. They are alive.
B. They are renewable.
C. They use photosynthesis.
D. They use chemosynthesis.
2. Which type of organism would you find at the lowest level of an energy
pyramid?
A. producers
B. herbivores
C. consumers
D. decomposers
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3. Sam ate a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Which term best
describes Sam?
A. producer
B. herbivore
C. omnivore
D. decomposer
Matching
Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Not all
terms are used.
4. all the living and nonliving things in a given
area
A. climate
B. producers
5. organisms that eat other organisms
C. herbivore
6. a snake that eats mice
D. carnivore
7. using carbon dioxide, water, and light energy
E. photosynthesis
to make food
F. consumers
8. a person who eats meat, vegetables, and fruits
G. omnivore
9. average weather over a period of time
H. ecosystem
10. a mouse that eats corn and grass
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Interpreting a Diagram
Directions: Use the diagram to answer each statement.
12. Contrast the relationship between the organisms at trophic level 1 and 2.
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11. Analyze what is being modeled in the diagram.
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Short Answer
Directions: Respond to each statement on the lines provided.
13. Describe the water cycle.
14. Write examples of two abiotic factors and two biotic factors found in soil.
15. Contrast a food chain and a food web.
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Concept Application
Directions: Respond to each statement on the lines provided. Use complete sentences.
16. Give examples of human activities that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Explain how increased levels of carbon in the atmosphere can affect ecosystems.
17. Create a food chain below. Classify each organism in your food chain.
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