Living Systems Quiz

Which of the following would be examples pioneer species?

• Lichen & Moss

• Large Trees

• Flowers and Grasses

• Shrubs & small trees

Which of the following would be examples of a Climax Community species?

• Lichen & Moss

• Large Trees

• Flowers and Grasses

• Shrubs & small trees

The living organisms in an ecosystem such as plants and animals

• adaptation
• biotic
• decomposer
• abiotic

The non-living factors in an ecosystem such as rocks, water and temperature.

• natural selection
• biotic
• biodiversity
• abiotic

Organisms that make their own food. Also called autotrophs.

• Producer
• Parasite
• Scavenger
• Decomposer

Organisms that eat other organisms (heterotroph).

• Producer
  
• Parasite
• Consumer
• Scavenger

Organisms that digest dead producers and consumers such as mold, fungus, bacteria and worms.

• Producer
• Parasite
• Decomposer
• Consumer

Organisms, such as vultures, that feed on dead animals.

• Producer
• Scavenger
• Consumer
• Parasite

Organisms that live in or on another organism and benefit at the host's expense.

• Parasite
• Producer
• Scavenger
• Decomposer

Photosynthetic plant that is the beginning of the food chain for many aquatic animals.

• Phytoplankton
• Parasite
• Producer
• Consumer