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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Through a Narrow Window".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the form of energy which is produced at every stage of the mitochondrial process?
(a) ADP
(b) ARP
(c) ATP
(d) DNA

2. _______________ can be much more effective at controlling budworm.
(a) Targeted spraying
(b) Natural parasites
(c) Other chemicals
(d) Organic herbs

3. Bacteria, fungi, and algae are the smallest organisms of Earth and they live in the ________.
(a) Air
(b) Stones
(c) Water
(d) Soil

4. What kind of creature plays a vital role as a source for food, as well as being an aerator, a scavenger, and a source of bait?
(a) Earth worm
(b) Round worm
(c) Smelt
(d) Fiddler crab

5. __________________ is the basis of all life function.
(a) Cellular oxidation
(b) ATP production
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) Adenosine

Short Answer Questions

1. The Earth's soil is a ______________ of living creatures, all interdependent.

2. Continued use of pesticides could very well damage soil ___________.

3. Without the Earth's ________, there could be no plants.

4. ________________ are affected because poisoned fish are not a source of food to sell.

5. Other crops show signs of damage or ______ when planted in contaminated soil.

(see the answer key)

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