APES Review Units 1-3.3

If an island is closer to the mainland, how will this impact the biodiversity?

• There will be a higher level of biodiversity here than an island that is further away.

• There will be a lower level of biodiversity here than an island that is further away.

• There will be no difference in biodiversity on islands based on distance to mainland.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that impacts ecological tolerance?

• Temperature

• pH

• Humidity

• Level of biodiversity

What is ecological succession?

• A set of environmental conditions within which an organism can best survive

• An organism's ability to adapt to its environment

• A peak community where the organisms are stable

• The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time

Which ecosystem is the most biodiverse?

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Savanna

In a food web, what is another term for "top predator"?

• Tertiary consumer

• Climax consumer

• Parasite

• Apex predator

When a community is stable with little to no change, what level of ecological succession is taking place?

• Primary succession

• Secondary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Climax community

Which of the following is NOT a type of ecosystem service?

• Cultural

• Regulating

• Recreational

• Provisional

What is the difference between primary and secondary succcession?

• Primary succession already has soil

• Lichen and moss come in for secondary succession

• Secondary succession already has soil

• Climax community is achieved quickly in primary succession

What prediction is correct about island biogeography?

• Smaller islands have more resources, and will have more biodiversity

• Larger islands have more space for resources, but will have less biodiversity due to competition

• Animals Islands closer to mainland will migrate successfully and there will be more diversity

• Animals will fly to far away mainland and there will be more diversity

Which below is TRUE?

• Generalist species occupy very narrow niches

• R- strategist species are very prone to extinction

• Specialist species have a limited diet

• K-strategists species give birth to numerous offspring with little parental care

• Generalist species can't make use of a variety of environmental resources