Science 7: 3/16/11 Jeopardy Human Impact Quiz Homework: Chapter 10 DR Section 3: Viruses (1-13) Due FRIDAY!
Human Impact on Environment!
M. CyclesSuccession Loss of Biodiversity Industry
Row 1, Col 1 Explain the three major steps of the water Cycle: 1.Evaporation 2.Condensation 3.Precipitation
1,2 What is ecological succession? How long does it take for succession to occur?
1,3 What is deforestation and how does this process affect biodiversity?
1,4 What causes acid rain? What is one negative effect acid rain has On the environment? What is one solution to fix this problem?
2,1 What is transpiration?
2,2 What is a pioneer organism?
2,3 Explain the difference between Renewable resources and Nonrenewable Resources and give three examples of each resource.
2,4 Explain why burning fossil fuels in the Midwest increases the amount of acid Rain in NYS.
3,1 Daily Double!
3,2 What is a climax community? Explain why climax communities are the most stable.
3,3 Pollutants are toxic substances that cause harm to organisms. Do pollutants increase Or decrease as you move up a food chain? Explain.
3,4 Why is the ozone layer referred to as the earth’s Natural sunscreen?
4,1 In the nitrogen cycle, What types of organisms “fix” Nitrogen so that it is usable by plants?
4,2 What are three causes of succession?
4,3 What are invasive species? Give an example of an invasive species and Explain how this species has affected The native ecosystem.
4,4 What is the greenhouse effect? Give one example of a greenhouse gas.
5,1 The carbon cycle is made up of two life processes: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Describe each process & Identify the cell Organelle that carries out each process. Then describe how these materials are recycled Between plants & animals!
5,2 Explain the succession of a lake community to a forest community that occurred over 100s of years.
5,3 John noticed that insects were eating his corn Crops. John can not decide if he should Introduce predators of the insects to his farm Or spray pesticides. Discuss one pro and one con of each process.
5,4 What causes global warming? What is one negative impact global warming has on the environment? List three alternative energy sources that can be used to reduce the burning of fossil fuels!