Ecology Basics Practice

Front

What process do organisms use to make their own food?

Back

Photosynthesis

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What does it mean for a species to adapt to environmental changes?

Back

The species adjusts and copes with the changes.

Front

Define a species.

Back

A group of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other.

Front

Which of the following is a living thing: Sun, Rocks, Milk, or Wood?

Back

Wood.

Front

How do animals obtain oxygen?

Back

Animals take in oxygen that is produced by plants.

Front

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.