Ecology Comprehensive Check

Which choice most closely approximates the deer population's carrying capacity based on the graph?

• 100

• 80

• 60

• 10

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which population growth model most closely describes the human population in the modern age?

• logistic growth

• exponential growth

• upward growth

• tumor growth

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which of the following leads to a decrease in biodiversity?

• protection of ecosystems
• pollution control
• selective cutting
• introduction of exotic or invasive species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the relationship between a keystone species and its ecosystem

• A keystone species is always the top predator in an ecosystem.

• A keystone species is essential to maintain balance and biodiversity in its ecosystem.

• A keystone species provides energy to all other organisms in the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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In this energy pyramid, which organism would most likely be in level 2?

• tiger

• fox

• caterpillar

• tree

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The picture shows an energy pyramid. What will most likely happen to the foxes and the wolves if the rabbits are removed?

• The foxes will eat more wolves.

• The foxes will eat fewer wolves.

• There will be more foxes and wolves.

• There will be fewer foxes and wolves.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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The diagram provided shows a simple food web. Which group of organisms is not represented in the diagram?

• prey

• decomposers

• consumers

• producers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is formed during primary succession that doesn't need to be formed during secondary succession?

• pioneer species
• soil
• climax community
• lichens

How does a mushroom help plants?

• Mushrooms decompose organic matter, which plants can then use from the soil

• Mushrooms produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which the plants then use

• Mushrooms provide shade for plants to grow underneath, which helps the plants with photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Through photosynthesis, plants absorb ​ (a)   and release ​ (b)  

• carbon dioxide
• oxygen

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