(5 Points) Which scientist is known as the Father of Modern Taxonomy for creating binomial nomenclature?, Charles Darwin, Carl Linnaeus, (5 Points) Which level of biological classification is the broadest and most inclusive?, Domain, Genus, (5 Points) Human beings are scientifically named Homo sapiens. Which part represents the genus?, Homo, sapiens, (5 Points) Which domain includes organisms whose cells contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?, Bacteria, Eukarya, (5 Points) What process turns liquid water on Earth's surface into water vapor using solar heat?, Evaporation, Condensation, (5 Points) What process directly removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?, Combustion, Photosynthesis, (5 Points) What is the main energy source driving Earth's global water cycle?, Geothermal heat, Radiation from the Sun, (5 Points) Which taxonomic group is the most specific and contains organisms that interbreed to produce fertile offspring?, Species, Family, (5 Points) What is the main cause of modern global biodiversity loss?, Habitat destruction caused by human development, Natural evolution of species, (5 Points) An organism naturally found in only one specific geographic location on Earth is called:, Invasive, Endemic, (10 Points) Which kingdom consists of multicellular, autotrophic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose?, Kingdom Plantae, Kingdom Fungi, (10 Points) Which domain includes unicellular organisms adapted to live in extreme environments like hot springs?, Eukarya, Archaea, (10 Points) What happens during the condensation stage of the water cycle?, Liquid water pools directly into lakes and underground aquifers, Water vapor cools and turns back into liquid droplets to form clouds, (10 Points) What is the loss of water vapor from plant leaves through tiny openings called stomata?, Transpiration, Respiration, (10 Points) How do green plants primarily contribute to the global oxygen cycle?, By decomposing organic matter in soil, By producing oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, (10 Points) Which human activity significantly increases atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration?, Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil, Planting native trees and reforestation, (10 Points) Why are decomposers like bacteria and fungi crucial to natural nutrient cycles?, They break down dead matter and return nutrients to soil and air, They convert solar energy directly into glucose, (10 Points) How do animals obtain the carbon compounds needed to build body tissues?, By absorbing carbon dioxide through breathing, By consuming plants or other animals, (10 Points) Which process in the nitrogen cycle releases nitrogen gas (N₂) back into the atmosphere?, Nitrification, Denitrification, (10 Points) In the water cycle, water soaking into underground soil to replenish aquifers is called:, Infiltration, Sublimation, (10 Points) Why are scientific names (binomial nomenclature) preferred over common names?, Scientific names grant legal ownership to researchers, Common names vary by language and region, causing confusion, (10 Points) A species that plays a critical role in maintaining ecosystem structure and biodiversity is a:, Keystone species, Indicator species, (10 Points) Which natural cycle relies heavily on lightning strikes to break strong chemical bonds?, Carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle, (10 Points) What are the three primary levels used to measure biodiversity?, Genetic, Species, and Ecosystem diversity, Terrestrial, Marine, and Atmospheric diversity, (10 Points) Which water cycle step occurs when ice or snow turns directly into water vapor without melting first?, Sublimation, Percolation, (15 Points) What is the correct scientific rule for writing a binomial name?, Capitalize both Genus and species and write them in bold text, Capitalize Genus, lowercase species, and italicize or underline both, (15 Points) What is the correct descending order of the major levels of classification?, Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, (15 Points) Two organisms belong to the same Class. What other taxonomic group MUST they both share?, Phylum, Order, (15 Points) How do nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules of leguminous plants help the nitrogen cycle?, By converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable ammonia, By releasing stored nitrates back into the atmosphere as gas, (15 Points) How does excessive synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use disrupt local water ecosystems?, It depletes all nitrogen gas from the atmosphere, It causes eutrophication and dangerous algal blooms, (15 Points) A region rich in endemic species that faces severe habitat destruction threat is classified as a:, Biodiversity hotspot, Biome, (15 Points) In what primary chemical forms do plants absorb nitrogen from the soil?, Nitrogen gas, Nitrates and ammonium, (15 Points) How does deforestation negatively impact local water cycles?, It stops surface water from evaporating completely, It lowers transpiration, resulting in reduced atmospheric moisture and rain, (15 Points) Organism X is multicellular with cell walls and chloroplasts. Organism Y is multicellular, lacks cell walls, and ingests food. How are they classified?, Organism X: Kingdom Plantae; Organism Y: Kingdom Animalia, Organism X: Kingdom Fungi; Organism Y: Kingdom Plantae, (15 Points) What environmental threat does ocean acidification pose to marine life?, It completely removes salt from ocean waters, It weakens shells and skeletal structures of marine organisms, (15 Points) What is the main contribution of nitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?, Converting ammonia into nitrites and then nitrates, Converting nitrates directly into nitrogen gas, (15 Points) An introduced non-native species that outcompetes native wildlife and disrupts ecosystem balance is an:, Indicator species, Invasive species, (15 Points) Canis lupus (Gray Wolf) and Canis latrans (Coyote) share a Genus, while Vulpes (Red Fox) belongs to a different Genus in the same Family. What does this mean?, The Gray Wolf and Coyote share a more recent common ancestor with each other, The Red Fox is more closely related to the Gray Wolf than the Coyote is

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