Chapter 1:
Biology - The Science of Life
Practice Test
1.
In an aquatic community, zebra mussels are ___________ .
a.
consumers
b.
decomposers
c.
producers
d.
photosynthetic
Hint
2.
Change in organisms over time is known as ____________ .
a.
reproduction
b.
respiration
c.
evolution
d.
growth
Hint
3.
Which of these is a word that means the study of life?
a.
archaeology
b.
biology
c.
ecology
d.
chemistry
Hint
4.
Why do some European countries flush their water intake pipes with water heated to 45 to 55 degrees Celsius?
a.
This is the normal temperature of water when it is discharged from the pipes.
b.
This is one way to scrape off zebra mussels from the pipes.
c.
Both adult and immature zebra mussels die in water at these temperatures.
d.
Zebra mussels release themselves from the surface of pipes when the temperature rises.
Hint
5.
Which green substance in producers traps light energy from the Sun?
a.
chlorophyll
b.
carotene
c.
sugar
d.
vitamin A
Hint
6.
Zebra mussels are native to the Caspian Sea. How did they get into the Great Lakes?
a.
They probably migrated to the Great Lakes from the Ohio River.
b.
They probably arrived in the ballast water of cargo ships.
c.
They may have been dropped into the water by Canadian birds.
d.
They may have migrated from the sea.
Hint
7.
What are the waste products of cellular respiration?
a.
carbon dioxide and sugars
b.
water and carbon dioxide
c.
water and oxygen
d.
oxygen and sugars
Hint
8.
Which of these is the ability to do work?
a.
development
b.
respiration
c.
energy
d.
photosynthesis
Hint
9.
In what areas are excessive numbers of zebra mussels a problem?
a.
sanitary landfills
b.
water intake pipes
c.
cargo holds of ships
d.
kitchen sinks
Hint
10.
Which of these can be classified as a decomposer?
a.
zebra mussels
b.
walleyes
c.
mushrooms
d.
algae
Hint
