1. The geographic distribution of deserts, forests and grassland is basically determined by which of the given limiting factors?
a) Light.
b) Precipitation.
c) Soil type.
d) Temperature.
e) Altitude.
2. The most likely description for the collapse of the Rapa Nui society of Easter Island is:
a) epidemic disease.
b) an unstable society brought on by overexploitation of natural resources.
c) crop failure.
d) lack of wood to make boats.
e) population growth.
3. The observation that some usable energy is lost in every energy conversion is described by the:
a) First Law of Thermodynamics.
b) Second Law of Thermodynamics.
c) Law of Conservation of Matter.
d) Law of Tolerance.
e) Law of Minimums.
4. The Law of the Conservation of Energy is as well known as the:
a) First Law of Thermodynamics.
b) Second Law of Thermodynamics.
c) Law of Entropy.
d) Law of Ecology.
e) Law of Minimums.
5. When 10 pounds of coal is burned, 10 pounds of emissions and ash are produced. This is TRUE since of the:
a) First Law of Thermodynamics.
b) Second Law of Thermodynamics.
c) Law of Conservation of Mass.
d) Law of Limiting Factors.
e) Net Primary Production.