Ecology

An organism that produces its own food supply from inorganic compounds is called a(an)

• heterotroph

• consumer

• detritivore

• autotroph

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

• carbohydrates

• sunlight

• water

• carbon

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What is the term for each step in the transfer of energy and matter within a biological community?

• energy path

• food web

• trophic level

• food pyramid

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Autotrophs make up the _______ level in all ecosystems.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

which symbiosis is this 

• parasitism 

• mutualism

• commensalism

• nonalism 

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symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

• competition

• Mutualism

• nitrogen fixation

• energy pyramid

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A living relationship between two species in which one organism is harmed is called...

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• niche

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What does a food web represent?

• All connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

• The specific ways that mutualism is carried out.

• A single pathway or energy flow between organisms. 

• How carnivores get their food. 

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The image provided is an example of a(n):

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Producer

• Autotroph

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The image provided is an example of a(n):

• Producer

• Autotroph

• Consumer

• Insect

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