GENERAL Ecology Quiz

Which of the following is the highest level of organization within the environment?

• biome
• organism
• ecosystem
• biosphere

Which term refers to the study of organisms and their interactions within the environment?

• biosphere
• niche
• ecology
• habitat

A group of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other is called a _______________.

• community
• species
• population
• ecosystem

All the alligators in a swamp are an example of a(n) _______________.

• ecosystem 
• community 
• population  
• group

Which of the following is an example of a community?

• All the tiger sharks in the ocean.
• All the oak trees in a forest.
• All the cows on a farm. 
• The plants and animals in a rainforest.

The correct order of ecological organization from the smallest to the largest is _______________.

• organism, community, population, ecosystem, biosphere, biome
• biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, organism
• organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
• population, organism, biosphere, community, ecosystem, biome

What is an example of a biotic factor?

• skunk
• rocks
• soil
• water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Temperature, light, air, water, and soil are all  _____  parts of the environment

• alive
• biotic 
• abiotic
• living

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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

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

• Population
• Community
• Habitat
• Ecosystem

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