Environmental Science: Soil and Pests Quiz

<p>Marine ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hunting for food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limiting factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By influencing survival capabilities of species (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forestry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concentration of toxins in organisms higher up the food chain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It occurs on bare rock or soil where no life existed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trophic level 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The variety of life forms in a given area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decline in species populations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A non-native species that negatively impacts local ecosystems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A forest recovers after a fire has occurred. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring and assessing the species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They disrupt the natural balance of soil organisms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can lead to bioaccumulation in the food chain. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Narrow-spectrum pesticide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It makes it difficult for roots to access oxygen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may lead to pest resistance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface sources and groundwater (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They compete with and damage crop species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process by which nutrients are removed from the soil as water passes through it, potentially leading to groundwater contamination.

Chemical substances that kill pests, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

The buildup of toxins in an organism's body over time, as it consumes contaminated food.

The increasing concentration of toxins in organisms at higher trophic levels in a food chain.

The practice of planting only one type of crop over a large area.

Organisms that compete with or damage crops.

Pesticides that are toxic to a wide range of species.

Pesticides that are toxic to a limited number of species.

The state of an ecosystem where conditions remain relatively stable over time.

The process of rebuilding an ecosystem after a disturbance.

A type of succession that occurs on bare land with no previous life, such as volcanic rock.

A type of succession that occurs when life already exists, such as after a forest fire or pollution.

The variety of life found in an area.

The number of species in an area.

A species that may become threatened or endangered due to various factors.

A species introduced to a new environment where it lacks natural controls (predators or diseases) and may cause harm.

The intentional introduction of organisms to control invasive species.

Invasive species can be controlled by physical barriers or removal. This may include cutting down or burning plants, or hunting or trapping invasive animals.

Areas of land where water drains into a single river or lake.

Any factor that restricts the size of a population.

These ecosystems provide services to humans and the biosphere. These services include cultural services, ecosystem products, and other vital functions.

These services refer to the recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual experiences we gain from interacting with nature. Ecotourism is an example.

These are tangible goods we obtain from ecosystems, such as hunting, fishing, and forestry. They provide food, materials, and income.

This industry is a major contributor to Ontario's economy, producing billions of dollars annually.