1. Chapters 5 – 7 Group 2

2. Round 1 $100 $300 $200 $100 $300 $200 $100 $200 $300 Ecological Successio n Earth’s Systems Biodiversity

3. Ecological Succession 1 When a community starts from bare rock, it is referred to as: When a community starts from bare rock, it is referred to as: a) Inertia b) Disturbance c) Primary Succession d) Secondary Succession e) Tolerance

4. Ecological Succession 2 The tendency of an ecosystem to maintain its overall structure is called: The tendency of an ecosystem to maintain its overall structure is called: a) Inertia b) Disturbance c) Primary Succession d) Secondary Succession e) Tolerance

5. Ecological Succession 3 All of the following are true concerning the characteristics of a climax community EXCEPT: All of the following are true concerning the characteristics of a climax community EXCEPT: a) The adult plants are small in size b) There are many different species of plants c) There is a mixture of decomposers, produces and consumers d) Most of the organisms are specialists in their niche e) There is a large amount of biomass

6. Earth’s Systems 1 The aurora borealis occurs in which of the following parts of the atmosphere? The aurora borealis occurs in which of the following parts of the atmosphere? a) Troposphere b) Thermosphere c) Mesosphere d) Hydrosphere e) Stratosphere

7. Earth’s Systems 2 The atmosphere is warmed as gases such as water vapor and CO2 absorb the infrared heat radiated from the earth. This is called: The atmosphere is warmed as gases such as water vapor and CO2 absorb the infrared heat radiated from the earth. This is called: a) Ozone depletion b) The greenhouse effect c) Biomagnification d) Ionization e) Convection

8. Earth’s Systems 3 Which of the following describes the waters in an upwelling area? Which of the following describes the waters in an upwelling area? a) Cold and nutrient rich b) Warm and nutrient poor c) Cold and nutrient poor d) Heavily polluted by human waste e) Shallow and full of light

9. Biodiversity 1 What is a specialist species? What is a specialist species? a) The species that normally live and thrive in a habitat b) Species that play a pivotal role in the habitat c) A species whose decline indicates damage to the habitat d) A non-native species e) A species with a narrow niche which can only live in a certain habitat

10. Biodiversity 2 What is a keystone species? What is a keystone species? a) The species that normally live and thrive in a habitat b) Species that play a pivotal role in the habitat c) A species whose decline indicates damage to the habitat d) A non-native species e) A species with a narrow niche which can only live in a certain habitat

11. Biodiversity 3 What is an indicator species What is an indicator species a) The species that normally live and thrive in a habitat b) Species that play a pivotal role in the habitat c) A species whose decline indicates damage to the habitat d) A non-native species e) A species with a narrow niche which can only live in a certain habitat

12. Round 2 Population Ecology $200$300$200 $400

13. Population Ecology 1 An age structure pyramid is used to An age structure pyramid is used to a) Study the immigration rates in a population b) Calculate the doubling time of a population c) Study the carrying capacity of a habitat d) Determine what the density dependent factors are for a population e) Study the number and ages of people in a country

14. Population Ecology 2 Which of the following are exhibited by K-select organisms? Which of the following are exhibited by K-select organisms? I) Slow maturation II) Many small offspring III) Reproduction occurs late in life a) I only b) II only c) III only d) I and II e) I and III

15. Population Ecology 3 Which is a density independent population factor? Which is a density independent population factor? a) Number of parasites in population b) Number of predators in population c) Competition for resources d) Disease e) Habitat destruction

16. Population Ecology 4 A population has a 2 percent annual growth rate. How long will it take to double? A population has a 2 percent annual growth rate. How long will it take to double? a) 70 years b) 40 years c) 35 years d) 15 years e) 2 years

17. Population Ecology 5 A population cycle that is marked by regular increases and decreases is said to be A population cycle that is marked by regular increases and decreases is said to be a) boom-and-bust b) Irruptive c) Stable d) Logistic e) irregular