A2 Level - ESCAPE ROOM -ECOSYSTEM AND MATERIAL CYCLE

Escape Room

ECOSYSTEM, POPULATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Created by: Jesus Sosa Delgado

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Hi, guys!

We are going to make an escape room from the ecosystem topic. You will have to do missions on this. If you complete all the missions, you will be an expert on ecosystems.

Finally, you have to rescue a wild animal that is in danger due to the human impact on biodiversity. To help the animal escaping from the human impact, you need to get a password. You have 80 minutes to complete all the missions and escape along with wild animal. So ....... GOOD LUCK!!!

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What is meant by the term ecosystem?

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A single organim of any species in its population

All the population of organims of different species living in a habitat

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The community of organisms and the conditions under which they live

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Which of the following best describes biomass transfer between trophic levels in an ecosystem?

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Biomass decreases as energy is transferred from lower to higher trophic levels

Biomass increase as energy is transferred from lower to higher trophic levels

Biomass remains constant as energy is transferred from lower to higher trophic levels

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What of the following pictures represent a population?

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Which of the following pictures represent biotic factors?

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Which of the following calculation is the percentage of available sunlight trapped by the producers?

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Which of the following answers represent the value of P?

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38.02 Kj x 106 year -1

3.74 Kj x 106 year -1

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Because cheetahs compete with zebras.

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In a temperate grassland the net primary production is 8,373 kJ m-2 year-1. Cattle feeding on the temperate grassland respire 2,085 kJ m-2 year-1 and lose 5,953 kJm-2 per year in feaces and urine. Calculate the efficiency of energy transfer to the cattle.

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Look at the graph below and answer the question.Which is the line for the tiger population and why?

Tiger population is B, because prey numbers increase causes an increase in predator number

Tiger population is A, because prey numbers increase causes an increase in predator number

Tiger population is B, because predator numbers increase causes an increase in prey number

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Which of the following human activities explain how the efficiency of energy transfer to the cattle could be improved?

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prevent usage of antibiotic as it could increase the bacteria resistance and could cause more damage in the livestock

Cattle should be slaughtered after they reach adulthood

Implementing rotational grazing practise as it allows better utilization of pastureland

Providing a stress-free environment by increasing energy losses due to increased metabolic rate

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CONGRATS!

The first number of password is underneath of your seat :

Do not forget to write down the digital in your escape room sheet! Save our habitat !!!Human are destroying them :(

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During primary succession, what is the first group of organisms to colonize bare rock or land surface?

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What is the term used to describe the final, stable stage of succession in an ecosystem?

CLIMAX STAGE

TRANSITIONAL STAGE

PIONEER STAGE

PLAGIOCLIMAX STAGE

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The following statements are about the process of primary succession:1. Shurb and small trees replace grassess and anual plant, enhancing soil development. 2. Pioneer species break down bare rock into soil organic matter accumulation. 3. Larger trees dominate the ecosystem forming stable community4. Seeds and spores grow in the bare rock 5. The ecosystem reaches a climax stage with a diverse community of plants and animals. 6. As soil develops, small annual plants begin to establishWhich of the following ranks represents the correct order of the process of primary succession?

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A species of toad that like to eat butterflies and dragonflies was introduced into this community. Which effect would have the introduction of this road on the food web? Choose the wrong statement.

Mouse might increase as would have more plantain to eat

Frogs would decrease as would have less to eat

Berries might increase as fewer butterflies to eat them

Greenflies and grasshoppers might increase as more berries to eat as fewer butterflies eating them

Ladybird population might increase as fewer being eaten as there are fewer dragonflies

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What type of succession is representing in the following picture?

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

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The second number of password is inside of OCR A LEVEL BIOLOGY book in the envelope 1:

Save us from the excessive use of agrochemicals such as pesticides, please!

Do not forget to close the envelope with digit and leave it in the same place for another students to releveal it later.

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Conservation focused on sustainable use and management of natural resources

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Preservation advocate for strict protection of natural areas, involving human interference

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Non-indigenous species can bring NEW DISEASES to a habitat leading to less biodiversity, because these can infect and kill indigenous species which will not have time e.g. via mutations, to have any protection against the 'invading pathogen'.

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Which of the follow statments would have a negative impact in the biodiversity by the fish farming?

Excess food and waste leaking into open ocean and cause eutrophication

Increase in parasites which can infect wild animals

Predators can get trapped in the net and die

Fish farmer are often fed on wild fish, reducing their populations.

All the above are having a negative impact in the biodiversity

The farmed fish can escape into the wild and cause issues with the indigenous species

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Which of the following practices is NOT part of sustainable fishiers management?

Implementing catch limits and quotas

Increasing the fishing effort

Exclude fishermen from certain fishing area

Provide safe breeding grounds for fish population

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There are three mainly reasons to maintain the biodiversity:Which one of the following reasons is not to maintain the biodiversity?

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ECONOMIC

MONOCULTURE

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ETHICAL

By implementing eradication programs, although it can cause ethical concern.

Limiting the number of visitors and tour boats

Using of herbicides

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How are invasive species are controlled in the Galapago Island?

Reintroduction of native plant species

By establishing legal frameworks

Seal hunting has been banned for longer

Prevent the introduction of invasive species

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Which of the following is NOT a measure implemented to control human impact on the Galapago Island?

Introduction of park ranger into Island.

Catch limit of krill per area

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Commercial whaling was banned completely

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Which of the following is a measure implemented to control human impact on the Antartic?

Fishermer use bird-scaring line

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Watch the video as many time as you need it and answer the question below.

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Place the followng in the correct order: 1. Bacteria begin to decompose the dead matter, using up oxygen for respiration. 2. The fertilizer rich in nitrate and phosphate sparks the overgrowth of algae in water bodies.3. The decomposition causes the water to become depleted of oxygen. 4. All the aquatic organisms die. 5. Algae form, it blocks sunlight from entering in the deep water. 6.Excess nutrients run off from the field into the water.

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The third number of password is hidden in the ecosystem picture:

Do give any tips to another team, remember that you want to be the first team to rescue the wild animal and WIN.

Please do not contribute to marine plastic pollution. We are seriously suffering."

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Which of the following statement is NOT true about PEAT BOGS ecosystem?

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It is a source of methene, if Peat is destroyed could affect climate change

Peat can be used as a compost

A threat in peatland is overgrazing

It is carbon sink

Planting a conifer tree can damage peat bog

Construction of ditch for flooding can drain this ecosystem

Which of the following statement is NOT true about managing Peat Bog in a sustainable way?

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Planting tree around peat bog except conifer tree

Decrease grazing in Peat bog

Blocking ditch

Banned planting conifer trees close to peat bogs

Provide some funding to farmer to use Peat Bog in a sustainable way

Watch the video as many time as you need it and answer the question below. Why do we need reforestation?

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Reduce climate change

Provide food for consumer

Improve air quality

Removes carbon dioxide

Restore habitats

Which of the following answer NOT explain how it is possible to produce timber sustainably using clear felling.

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Cutting take place in the stem higher up from the ground

Minimum distance between replanted trees

Limit size of area that is felled.

Allow time for new trees to fully grow

Replanting of trees that have been felled.

Which of the following answer is NOT a potential benefits of coppicing to the biodiversity of a woodland?

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provides variety of light levels

provides a variety of habitats.

Increase runoff (flow of water)

roots prevent soil erosion

prevents succession

new stems grow more rapidly than saplings

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How does carbon dioxide is returned to the atmosphere?

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Combustion

Excretion

Respiration

Egestion

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In what form does carbon primarily enter the oceans?

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Bicarbonate ions

Dissolved organic carbon

Carbonate ions

Carbon dioxide gas

Why the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere increases during the winter months and decreases during the summer months.

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More combustion and photosynthesis

More decomposition and respiration

Less respiration and photosynthesis

More combustion and less photosynthesis

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What is the primary reservoir of carbon in the Earth´s carbon cycle?

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Atmosphere

Ocean

Fossils fuels

Soil

Which of the following is true about quadrats?

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Quadrats should be placed randomly so that a representative sample is taken

The results are more reliable when you look at the results from many quadrats

You should look at the results from several quadrats in an area to reduce the effect of an unusual distribution

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The fourth number of password would be releveal after you calculate the Simpson´s Index

The paper question is in the table with escape room resources. Your Simpson´s Index should have three significant figures. The fourth digit is the first significant figure of your Simpson´s Index.

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Leguminous plants such as beans and peas have bacteria growing inside nodules on their roots. The diagram shows some nodules on a root.The explanation of the relationship between this bean plant and the bacteria growing in theroot nodules is:1. Nitrogen fixing bacteria use nitrogen2. Make nitrates for use by plant3. Bacteria obtain chemical substances such as glucose from the plant 4. This is called mutualism.

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The diagram shows one of the stages of the nitrogen cycle and indicate the name of the process:

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Decomposition

Denitrification

Nitrogen fixation

Ammonification

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Name one type of bacteria that reduce the nitrate content of soil.

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Denitrifying bacteria

Nitrifying bacteria

Decomposer bacteria

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Many animals excrete urine that contains urea. Some soil microorganims use the enzyme urease to change urea to ammonium ions and carbon dioxide. How ammonium ions can be converted to nitrate ions in the soil:

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Denitrifying bacteria convert it into nitrate

Nitrifying bacteria convert it into nitrate

Decomposer bacteria convert it into ammonia

Rhizobium bacteria

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Which of the following is/are an example/s of resource partitioning?

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C. Two species of plants sharing the same pollinator

B. Zebras feed on the upper parts of the grass while wildebeests feed on the lower parts

A. Primates feed on the leaves while others feed on the fruit

Only A and B are correct

D. Pride of lions sharing the same habitat

Only A, B and C are correct

A, B, C and D are correct

Only A, B and D are correct

Only B and D are correct

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Which of the following genus of bacteria carry out the below reaction:

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Nitrosomonas

Pseudomonas

Nitrobacter

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Rhizobium

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Which of the following bacteria carry out the reaction below?

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Pseudomonas

Nitrosomonas

Nitrobacter

Azotobacter

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Which of the following statement describe the role of denitrifying bacteria:

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It converts nitrites into nitrogen by reduction

It converts nitrates into nitrogen by oxydation

It converts ammonia into nitrogen by oxydation

It converts nitrates into nitrogen by reduction

It converts nitrites into nitrogen in anaerobic condiction

It converts nitrates into nitrogen in aerobic condiction

It converts ammonia into nitrogen by anaerobic condiction

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What is one of the primary challenges in managing the Maasai Mara for both human needs and preservation?

Conflicts between wildlife conservation and human livelihoods

Overpopulation of wildlife

Lack of tourism infrastructure

Limited access to freshwater sources

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Which of the following is a key princinple of ecoturism?

Minimizing environmental impact

Sustaining the well-being of local people

Educates visitors about the importance about conservation

All the above correct

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Which of the following picture is an example of INTRASPECIFIC COMPETITION?

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CONGRATULATIONS

The fifth number of password is encrypted by Caesar Cipher:

Go to the table with the resources and decrypted the message.

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Well done! You have finished mission 5. If you select a wrong answer, you will be on hold for 35 or 40 seconds. Remind that you need calculator for some questions. Click on Mission 6 and let´s start a new adventure. GOOD LUCK

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These four 1m2 squared quadrats were place in a 8m2 garden. Estimate the total population of flowers in the whole garden.

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It is provided a standardized methodology

Wider area can be estimated

Which of the following answer is FALSE about ACFOR for measuring abundance of plant species?

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It take a long time to be surveyed

It is subjectived

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Quadrat sampling

Line transect

Transect sampling

Which of the following sampling methods involves walking along a predetermined path and recording the presence of organisms within a defined area along the path

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Random sampling involves sampling at regular interval the habitat without stratification

Stratified sampling involves sampling only the most abudant species in the habitat

Stratified sampling involves dividing the habitat into different strata and sampling each stratum separately

How does stratified sampling differ from random sampling in assessing organism distribution and abudance?

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Random sampling is more biased and less representative than stratified sampling

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Place in order the following statement to describe how quadrats should be used to estimate the number of dandelion plants in a field 1. Used a random number to determinated the x and y coordinate2. Mark out a grid on the grass using 2 tape3. Count all the organisms in each quadrats4. Take a sample at each of the coordinate using a quadrat5. Work out the mean of organisms per quadrat

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The lawn measured 12 metres long and 10 metres wide. Estimate the number of thistle plants in the lawn.

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CONGRATULATION

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The hint to get the sixth number of password is in the envelop 4:

STOP CLIMATE CHANGE

FINAL MISSION

WELL DONE!!! YOU ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN THE LAST MISSION

In the FINAL MISSION, you are going to play " GENIAL WHEEL" and ensure that you score 1000 points to rescue the wild animal. So ..... GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

GENIAL WHEEL

Spin the wheel!

FOR 25 POINTS

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Habitat destruction and fragmentation

Reforestation

Increasing conservation strategies

What is one of the primary causes of biodiversity loss worldwide?

Keep spinning the wheel!

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How does reducing plastic consumption contribute to environmental sustainability?

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It promotes wildlife conservation

It accelerates climate change

It minimizes the use of non-renewables resources

Keep spinning the wheel!

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How can individuals contribute to environmental conservation in their daily lives?

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By increasing energy consumption and waste generation.

By consuming single-use plastics and disposable products

By supporting sustainable practices and reducing their ecological footprint

Keep spinning the wheel!

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Where is Amazon rainforest allocated?

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North America

South America

Africa

Keep spinning the wheel!

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Which of the following facts is correct about Lions?

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Lions can drink from plants

Most female lions grow impressive manes the older they get

Lions hunt during daylight

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Which of the following strategies is effective in reducing water pollution?

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Discharging untreated sewage into water bodies

Implementing water treatment and recycling programs

Increasing industrial wastewater discharges

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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TRY AGAIN!

The last number of password is the pre-room:

Go to pre-room and open the envelop 5 and find some hint to discover your last number of the password.

SAVE THE PLANET

THE WILD ANIMAL IS INSIDE THE BOX, CLICK THE NEXT BUTTON TO RESCUE IT

Thank you so much for rescuing me!My name is GUAJIRA and some information about my specie is in the next page.

Although my name is Guajira, I belong to Kingdom Animalia and class Mammalia. My scientific name is Acinonyx jubatus, but everyone knows us as cheetah. I am a Felidae, colloquially referred to as cats by humans. My relative and I live mainly in grassland savanna, in a broad section of Africa. We eat around 6.2 kg of meat per day and rarely drink water. Our favourite dish is impala´s meat. Our gestation period is 93 days and litters range in size from one or two up to six cubs. We are threatened by habitat loss, conflict with humans and poaching.

DON´T FORGET TO WRITE DOWN MY DETAILS IN YOUR ESCAPE ROOM SHEET AND HAND IT IN TO YOUR TEACHER

CONGRATULATION

You have successfully finished the escape room!