Why is each level of the energy pyramid smaller than the level directly below it?(1 point)
Responses
Because 10% of the energy at each level moves to the next level and some additional energy is converted to heat.
Because 10% of the energy at each level moves to the next level and some additional energy is converted to heat.
Because about 10% of the energy is converted to heat when organisms become ill and another 10% when they die.
Because about 10% of the energy is converted to heat when organisms become ill and another 10% when they die.
Because the sizes of each level show that 10% is consumed by organisms at that level.
Because the sizes of each level show that 10% is consumed by organisms at that level.
Because 90% of the energy is passed on to the next level to be used by the organisms there.
Because 90% of the energy is passed on to the next level to be used by the organisms there.
Because 90% of the energy is passed on to the next level to be used by the organisms there.
Which type of organism is the first organism in an energy pyramid or food chain?(1 point)
Responses
secondary consumer
secondary consumer
primary consumer
primary consumer
producer
producer
tertiary consumer
What nonliving part of an ecosystem plays a major role in the cycling of energy?(1 point)
Responses
soil
soil
water
water
plants
plants
sun
sun
How is the majority of carbon transferred from plants and animals to the soil? (1 point)
Responses
The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases carbon dioxide from their bodies into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases carbon dioxide from their bodies into the soil.
Carbon atoms from plant and animal waste dissolve into the soil.
Carbon atoms from plant and animal waste dissolve into the soil.
Carbon dioxide from plant and animal respiration dissolves into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)
Responses
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.
Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.
Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
Which of these is the largest living carbon sink?(1 point)
Responses
soil
soil
insects
insects
forests
forests
ocean
ocean
Which Spanish noun can be modified by the adjective “verde”?
(1 point)
Responses
camisetas
camisetas
calcetines
calcetines
blusa
blusa
When would you wear a suéter and a abrigo?
(1 point)
Responses
primavera
primavera
invierno
invierno
verano
invierno
How do you say “She wears a blue skirt” in Spanish?
(1 point)
Responses
Lleva una falda azul.
Lleva una falda azul.
Llevas un azul falda.
Llevas un azul falda.
Lleva una camisa azul.
Lleva una camisa azul.
Lleva una falda azul.
On Gallery Night in Coral Gables, Florida, the trolley stops at eight different art galleries that specialize in which of the following?
(1 point)
Responses
Latin American contemporary art
Latin American contemporary art
prehistoric drawings and sculptures
prehistoric drawings and sculptures
Chinese landscape scenes
Chinese landscape scenes
Latin American contemporary art
Celia Cruz and Willy Chirino have stars on the Walkway of the Stars, located on which famous street?
(1 point)
Responses
Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho
Ponce de León Avenue
Ponce de León Avenue
Miracle Mile
Calle Ocho
Question
In which national park in Florida is Fort Jefferson?
(1 point)
Responses
Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Approximately how many animal species living in the Everglades are considered threatened by extinction?
(1 point)
Responses
36
36
66
66
96
96
66
What is La Pequeña Habana?
(2 points)