Geology and Biology Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a tectonic plate?

A layer of soil

An underwater volcano

A type of weather pattern

A large section of lithosphere that moves across Earth's surface (correct)

What are macromolecules?

A protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate or lipid

What is an aquifer?

An underwater reservoir

What is a primary producer?

An organism that can produce its own food Signup and view all the answers

What is a feedback loop?

A cyclical process that can be either positive or negative Signup and view all the answers

What is a hydrocarbon?

An organic compound that contains only hydrogen and carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is a landform?

A mountain, island, or continent that forms above an ocean's surface Signup and view all the answers

What is an atom?

Basic unit of matter Signup and view all the answers

What is a nutrient?

Matter needed by an organism to live Signup and view all the answers

What is eutrophication?

An overgrowth of producers often caused by the release of phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of conversion of matter?

That matter can be transformed but not created or destroyed Signup and view all the answers

What is erosion?

Soil removal by water, wind, ice, or gravity Signup and view all the answers

What is a consumer?

An organism that must eat other organisms to obtain nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tectonic Plates

Large sections of lithosphere that shift across Earth's surface, affecting geological activity and surface features.

Macromolecules

Essential biological molecules that include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, playing critical roles in the structure and function of living organisms.

Aquifer

Underwater reservoirs that store groundwater, essential for drinking water, irrigation, and ecosystem sustenance.

Primary Producers

Organisms capable of synthesizing their own food through processes like photosynthesis, forming the base of food webs.

Feedback Loop

A cyclical mechanism, which can be positive (amplifying changes) or negative (counteracting changes), influencing systems in nature.

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds consisting solely of hydrogen and carbon, commonly found in fuels and natural resources.

Landforms

Geographical features such as mountains, islands, or continents formed above ocean surfaces, shaped by tectonic activity, erosion, and sedimentation.

Atoms

The basic units of matter, comprising protons, neutrons, and electrons, forming the building blocks of all substances.

Nutrients

Essential substances required by organisms to survive and grow, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Eutrophication

A process characterized by excessive nutrient accumulation (often phosphorus), leading to algal blooms that disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

Law of Conservation of Matter

A fundamental principle stating that matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms during physical and chemical processes.

Erosion

The process of soil and rock removal caused by natural forces such as water, wind, ice, or gravity, impacting landscapes and ecosystems.

Consumers

Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms to obtain necessary nutrients for survival.

Description

Test your knowledge on key concepts from geology and biology, including tectonic plates, macromolecules, and primary producers. This quiz covers essential topics related to Earth's geological structures and the fundamental biological compounds that sustain life.