Geology and Biology Quiz

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.