Tropical rain forests cover just __% of the Earth’s surface, but account for ___% of the world’s plants and animals
a
50%, 6%
b
18%, 100%
c
100%, 18%
d
6%, 50%
Question 2 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
According to the reading, what are “habitats”?
a
Local surroundings of animals
b
Local surroundings of plants and animals
c
Local surroundings of plants
d
A regular behavior or routine that someone does almost automatically
Question 3 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Which of the following is a keystone species?
a
Sea otter
b
Dungeness crab
c
Rockfish
d
Salmon
Question 4 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
From the reading, what does COML stand for?
a
Census of Marine Life
b
Center for Oceanic and Marine Life
c
College of Medicine and Life Sciences
d
Conservation of Marine Life
Question 5 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Which question are the scientists from 80 countries not trying to answer?
a
How much energy do tertiary consumers receive from the sun?
b
What kinds of life can be found in the oceans?
c
What lives where in the oceans?
d
How many individuals of each species live there, and how many are likely to be there in the future?
Question 6 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
What is a “submersible”?
a
A small above-water boat
b
Another name for snorkeling equipment
c
An underwater diving apparatus
d
A small underwater boat
Question 7 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Over 2,700 scientists have studied the world’s oceans and the species that dwell in them since the COML began in 2000. When did their list surpass 190,000 total species?
a
2023
b
1979
c
2010
d
1990
Question 8 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
True or False. The COML still has no information for about 20 percent of the ocean.
a
True
b
False, it still has no information for about 50 percent of the ocean.
c
False, it still has no information for about 40 percent of the ocean
d
False, it still has no information for about 30 percent of the ocean.
Question 9 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
True or False. The long squid worm is a new species that was discovered deep in the Red Sea.
a
True.
b
False, it was discovered in the Baltic Sea.
c
False, it was discovered in the Celebes Sea.
d
False, it was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea.
Question 10 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Who was the co-founder of COML?
a
Deborah Borders
b
Jesse Ausubel
c
Dawn Wright
d
William Henry Gates III
Question 11 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
According to the reading, what are extremophiles?
a
Organisms that can survive in very extreme conditions
b
Organisms that cannot adapt to their environments
c
Organisms with very bad temperaments
d
Organisms that are extremely sensitive to their surroundings
Question 12 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Scientists believe the world population could reach approximately ___ billion by 2075.
a
7
b
10
c
9
d
8
Question 13 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Use the graph on page 13 of the reading to answer the following question. The graph shows the population from the year _____ to today.
a
1700
b
2000
c
1800
d
1900
Question 14 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Use the graph on page 13 of the reading to answer the following question. During what years is the reader shown the actual population numbers (not estimate, not a prediction)?
a
1800-1880
b
1800-1950
c
2005-2100
d
1950-2005
Question 15 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Use the graph on page 14 of the reading to answer the following question. What unit is temperature measured in for this graph?
a
98.6 degrees
b
degrees Celsius
c
degrees Fahrenheit
d
98 degrees
Question 16 (1 point)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright (MyOn book)
Use the graph on page 14 of the reading to answer the following question. What was the average temperature change in the year 2000?
a
0.2 C
b
0 C
c
-0.4 C
d
0.3 C
a
0.2 C