Ecology Review

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit in some way

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Altruism

An insect pollinating a flower (the insect gets nectar, the flower gets its pollen spread to another flower) is an example of

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

A relationship between two species in which one benefits and the other is harmed

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Selfish-ism

A relationship between two species in which one benefits and the other is unaffected

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

This biome is dominated by grass, does not have ANY trees, and is NOT close to the equator

• Temperate Grassland

• Tropical Grassland

• Rainforest

• Desert

This forest biome is located at the equator or close to the equator, and gets lots of precipitation

• Rainforest

• Boreal forest (taiga)

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Savanna

This forest biome has 4 distinct seasons. Most of its trees drop their leaves each autumn, and re-grow new leaves each spring.

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Rainforest

• Boreal forest (taiga)

• Tundra

Which of these is NOT a type of desert biome?

• Hot & dry desert

• Semiarid desert

• Prairie desert

Which biome has the lowest average temperatures?

• Arctic tundra

• Boreal forest (taiga)

• Freshwater pond

• Coastal desert

Which one eats ONLY producers?

• Primary consumers

• Secondary consumers

• Tertiary consumers