Quiz Details
QZ-20260503-86988
Topics:
entorno
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
5
Generated:
May 03, 2026 at 09:36 PM
Generated by:
Guest User
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What is the primary function of an ecosystem?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Ecosystems function primarily to recycle nutrients and support biodiversity, allowing various organisms to coexist and thrive.
Explanation: Ecosystems function primarily to recycle nutrients and support biodiversity, allowing various organisms to coexist and thrive.
2 Which of the following is a key component of the environment that affects climate?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: All of these components—soil composition, vegetation cover, and water bodies—play significant roles in influencing the climate of a region.
Explanation: All of these components—soil composition, vegetation cover, and water bodies—play significant roles in influencing the climate of a region.
3 What term describes the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Explanation: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
4 Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.
Explanation: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.
5 What is the term for a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: A keystone species is critical to the structure of an ecosystem, and its removal can lead to significant changes in the environment.
Explanation: A keystone species is critical to the structure of an ecosystem, and its removal can lead to significant changes in the environment.