Question 1

Question

A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Tropical rain forests cover just __% of the Earth’s surface, but account for ___% of the
world’s plants and animals
(1 point)
6%, 50%
50%, 6%
18%, 100%
100%, 18%
Question 2
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
According to the reading, what are “habitats”?
(1 point)
A regular behavior or routine that someone does almost automatically
Local surroundings of plants
Local surroundings of animals
Local surroundings of plants and animals
Question 3
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Which of the following is a keystone species?
(1 point)
Sea otter
Dungeness crab
Rockfish
Salmon
Question 4
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
From the reading, what does COML stand for?
(1 point)
Center for Oceanic and Marine Life
Census of Marine Life
College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Conservation of Marine Life
Question 5
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Which question are the scientists from 80 countries not trying to answer?
(1 point)
What kinds of life can be found in the oceans?
How much energy do tertiary consumers receive from the sun?
What lives where in the oceans?
How many individuals of each species live there, and how many are likely to be there in the
future?
Question 6
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
What is a “submersible”?
(1 point)
A small underwater boat
An underwater diving apparatus
A small above
water boat
Another name for snorkeling equipment
Question 7
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Over 2,700 scientists have studied the world’s oceans and the species that dwell in them
since the COML began in 2000. When did their list surpass 190,000 total species?
(1 point)
2023
1979
2010
1990
Question 8
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
True or False. The COML still has no information for about 20 percent of the ocean.
(1 point)
True.
False, it still has no information for about 30 percent of the ocean.
False, it still has no information for about 40 percent of the ocean.
False, it still has no information for about 50 percent of the ocean.
Question 9
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
True or False. The long squid worm is a new species that was discovered deep in the Red
Sea.
(1 point)
True.
False, it was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea.
False, it was discovered in the Celebes Sea.
False, it was discovered in the Baltic Sea.
Question 10
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Who was the co
founder of COML?
(1 point)
Deborah Borders
Jesse Ausubel
Dawn Wright
William Henry Gates III
Question 11
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
According to the reading, what are extremophiles?
(1 point)
Organisms that can survive in very extreme conditions
Organisms that are extremely sensitive to their surroundings
Organisms with very bad temperaments
Organisms that cannot adapt to their environments
Question 12
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Scientists believe the world population could reach approximately ___ billion by 2075.
(1 point)
7
8
9
10
Question 13
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Use the graph on page 13 of the reading to answer the following question. The graph
shows the population from the year _____ to today.
(1 point)
1700
1800
1900
2000
Question 14
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Use the graph on page 13 of the reading to answer the following question. During what
years is the reader shown the actual population numbers
(
not estimate, not a prediction
)
?
(1 point)
1800
1880
1800
1950
1950
2005
2005
2100
Question 15
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Use the graph on page 14 of the reading to answer the following question. What unit is
temperature measured in for this graph?
(1 point)
degrees Fahrenheit
degrees Celsius
98 degrees
98.6 degrees
Question 16
A)
Based on "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright
(
MyOn book
)
Use the graph on page 14 of the reading to answer the following question. What was the
average temperature change in the year 2000?
(1 point)
-0.4 C
0 C
0.2 C
0.3 C

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on the provided information from "The Future of Life on Earth" Express edition by Michael Bright:

Question 1 A) Tropical rain forests cover just 6% of the Earth’s surface, but account for 50% of the world’s plants and animals.

Question 2 A) Local surroundings of plants and animals.

Question 3 A) Sea otter.

Question 4 A) Census of Marine Life.

Question 5 A) How much energy do tertiary consumers receive from the sun?

Question 6 A) A small underwater boat.

Question 7 A) 2010.

Question 8 A) True.

Question 9 A) True.

Question 10 A) Jesse Ausubel.

Question 11 A) Organisms that can survive in very extreme conditions.

Question 12 A) 9.

Question 13 A) The graph shows the population from the year 1800 to today.

Question 14 A) During the years 1950 - 2005.

Question 15 A) Degrees Celsius.

Question 16 A) 0.3 C.

Make sure to verify these answers with the text or the specific context, as they are based on typical information about rainforests, marine life studies, and general ecological concepts.