Ecology and Species

Each of the following is an abiotic factor in the environment EXCEPT

• temperature

• soil

• sunlight

• plant life

An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:

• Autotroph
• Producer
• Consumer
• Mutualist

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The nonliving aspects of an ecosystem.

• Abiotic factors
• Biotic factors

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The living portions of the ecosystem.

• Biotic factors
• Abiotic factors

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 plants that convert energy from the sun

• decomposer
• primary consumer
• secondary consumer
• producer

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An individual belonging to a specific species

• Biotic
• Community
• Organism
• Reptile

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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

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

• carbohydrates
• sunlight
• water
• carbon

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Biodiversity refers to

• extinct species
• the variety of species on Earth
• nonrenewable resources
• the rate of species decline

When taken to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten native plants of the new habitat.  Why do they do this?

• Non-native plants are able to mutate rapidly
• Non-native  plants cause native animals to relocate
• Non-native plants are able to be used for medicine
• Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources

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