intro to ecosystem stability 13A and 13B

Multiple Choice

The anemone protects the clownfish from predators, while the clownfish provides nutrients to the anemone. 

• mutualism

• commensalism

• competition

• parasitism

Multiple Choice

The owl benefits by using the tree as a shelter and nesting site, while the tree is not significantly harmed; owls rely on the cavities and branches of trees to roost, nest, and hunt prey, making large, old trees particularly important for their survival. 

• mutualism

• commensalism

• competition

• parasitism

Multiple Choice

An interaction between organisms or species where they strive for the same limited resources, like food, water, or territory, which negatively impacts the fitness of both individuals involved as they compete to access these resources

• Competition
• Predation
• Mutualism
• Parasitism

Multiple Choice

Which term best matches the relationship shown in the picture?

• mutualism

• commensalism

• competition

• parasitism

Open Ended

Why do you think that ecosystems have a higher stability with higher biodiversity?

Multiple Choice

___________________ break down dead organisms and waste materials for food and growth.

• detrivores

• decomposers

• consumers

• producers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a producer?

• grass

• rabbit

• snake

• hawk

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consumer

• grass

• rabbit

• snake

• hawk

Multiple Choice

Suppose the producer has 10,000kJ of energy. How much energy would be available to the FROG?

• 1,000kJ

• 100kJ

• 10kJ

• 1kJ

Multiple Choice

Suppose the primary producers have 150,000,000kJ of energy. How much energy is available to the top carnivores

• 1,500kJ

• 15,000kJ

• 150kJ

• 15kJ