Competition vs Cooperation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of cooperation in nature?

• Wolves hunting in packs

• Lions fighting over territory

• Trees competing for sunlight

• Birds chasing away intruders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of competition among organisms?

• Lions and hyenas sharing food

• Trees sharing shade with smaller plants

• Plants in dry areas competing for water

• Dolphins working together to catch fish

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about cooperation and competition is/are correct?

• Cooperation helps species survive

• Competition keeps populations from getting too large

• Cooperation makes survival harder

• Competition increases survival chances for groups

Multiple Choice

Kudzu has overgrown many parts of southern Missouri and native ground plants have disappeared from the area. This is an example of:

• Parasitism between kudzu and the native plants
• A predator prey relationship between ground plants and kudzu
• Competition occurring between the native and invasive species
• Commesalism occurring between the kudzo and native plants

Multiple Choice

How do cooperation and competition contribute to balance in nature?

• Cooperation helps organisms survive, while competition ensures resources are used efficiently.

• Cooperation always harms organisms, while competition always helps.

• Both cooperation and competition are harmful to ecosystems.

• Only competition is important for balance in nature.