Ecology

What is the original source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?

• carbohydrates
• sunlight
• water
• carbon

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Water temperature would be an example of ...

• A biotic factor
• An abiotic factor

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

• Population
• Ecosystem
• Community
• Ecosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Organisms that feed on both living producers and other consumers.

• Carnivores
• Omnivores
• Herbivores
• Detritivores

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Examples of a producer

• frog
• algae
• worm
• mouse

A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a

• community
• population
• ecosystem
• family

A cow's herbivorous diet indicates that it is a(n)

• autotroph
• decomposer
• secondary consumer
• primary consumer

Which of the following terms encompasses (includes) all of the others?

• primary consumers
• herbivores
• carnivores
• heterotrophs

The number of organisms of a particular species that an environment can support is called

• the biotic number
• the carrying capacity
• the statute of limitations
• tolerance

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A certain desert has very high temperatures, low precipitation, sparse vegetation and little available food. This statement best describes

• the carrying capacity of the desert
• only abiotic factors in the desert
• all the biotic factors in the desert
• the limiting factors that species face in the desert