Env. Science ECOLOGY Unit Review

Which symbols best describe mutualism?

• +,+
• +,-
• +,0
• -,0

Which symbols best describe parasitism?

• +,+
• +,-
• +,0
• -,0

Which symbols best describe commensalism?

• +,+
• +,-
• +,0
• 0,0

A tick and a dog have this type of relationship.

• mutualism
• commensalism
• neutralism
• parasitism

Cattle egrets are birds that forage in fields among cattle. The egrets get easy access to food and the cattle don't care if they are there or not.

• mutualism
• commensalism
• competition
• parasitism

Red-billed oxpeckers are birds that feed on parasites found on an impala. The impala gets rid of parasites and the red-billed oxpeckers get a yummy dinner. This is an example of _______.

• commensalism
• mutualism
• neutralism
• competition

What would happen to the bird if the green fish died out?

• the bird population would grow

• the bird population would die out

• the smaller fish will die out

What is the bottom layer of the an energy pyramid?

• producer

• tertiary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• primary consumer

What does an energy pyramid show?

• Energy flow in a community

• Longest lifespans

• The stronger animal the higher it is on the pyramid

All tertiary consumers are scavengers

• true

• false