BIO105IN MODULE 3 QUIZ EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Deep-sea hydrothermal vents do not receive any energy from the sun. What powers the organisms in
these unique ecosystems?
-photosynthetic bacteria that use bioluminescence for energy
-pressure changes from water released at the hydrothermal vents
-organisms that can use inorganic molecules like hydrogen sulfide as an energy source
-specialized seaweeds that use organic molecules like starch for energy
-deep-sea plants - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅organisms that can use inorganic molecules like hydrogen
sulfide as an energy source
Which of the following describes an ecosystem?
-all of the abiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic and probiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the probiotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅all
of the biotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area
___________ are an example of decomposers.
-seaweeds
, -bacteria
-plants
-fish
-turtles - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅bacteria
Which of the following would eat a carnivore?
-secondary producer
-tertiary consumer
-primary consumer
-primary producers
-secondary consumer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅tertiary consumer
_________ returns liquid water to the atmosphere as water vapor.
-evapotranspiration
-precipitation
-evaporation
-sublimation
-surface runoff - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅evaporation
Which of the following would NOT contribute to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
-cutting down trees and burning them
-cellular respiration by animals
-photosynthetic activity in plants
-burning fossil fuels - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅photosynthetic activity in plants
Which of the following is NOT considered a carbon reservoir?
-living organisms
-oceans
Deep-sea hydrothermal vents do not receive any energy from the sun. What powers the organisms in
these unique ecosystems?
-photosynthetic bacteria that use bioluminescence for energy
-pressure changes from water released at the hydrothermal vents
-organisms that can use inorganic molecules like hydrogen sulfide as an energy source
-specialized seaweeds that use organic molecules like starch for energy
-deep-sea plants - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅organisms that can use inorganic molecules like hydrogen
sulfide as an energy source
Which of the following describes an ecosystem?
-all of the abiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic and probiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the biotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area
-all of the probiotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅all
of the biotic and abiotic components in a particular geographic area
___________ are an example of decomposers.
-seaweeds
, -bacteria
-plants
-fish
-turtles - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅bacteria
Which of the following would eat a carnivore?
-secondary producer
-tertiary consumer
-primary consumer
-primary producers
-secondary consumer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅tertiary consumer
_________ returns liquid water to the atmosphere as water vapor.
-evapotranspiration
-precipitation
-evaporation
-sublimation
-surface runoff - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅evaporation
Which of the following would NOT contribute to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
-cutting down trees and burning them
-cellular respiration by animals
-photosynthetic activity in plants
-burning fossil fuels - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅photosynthetic activity in plants
Which of the following is NOT considered a carbon reservoir?
-living organisms
-oceans
