Unit 5 Ecology Quiz

What is the purpose of this experiment? (DOK 2)

• to prove that all fertilizers are a waste of money
• to determine which fertilizer works best for plants
• to determine what type of plants grow fastest with K-Mart Fertilizer
• to determine if landscapers should charge more for Granny's Bloomers

What is the independent variable? (DOK 2)

• plant height
• brand of fertilizer
• amount of fertilizer
• hours of sun exposure

What is the dependent variable? (DOK 2)

• plant height
• brand of fertilizer
• amount of fertilizer
• hours of sun exposure

Which of the following is NOT a constant? (DOK 2)

• plant height
• types of beans
• amount of fertilizer
• hours of sun exposure

What is the control group? (DOK 2)

• bean plants
• no fertilizer
• Miracle Gro
• Granny's Bloomers

What ecological level of organization is a single living thing? (SB5a, DOK 1)

• biome
• biosphere
• community
• ecosystem
• organism

What ecological level of organization is all of the life-supporting portions of earth? (SB5a, DOK 1)

• biome
• biosphere
• community
• ecosystem
• organism

What ecological level of organization is all of the biotic and abiotic factors in an area? (SB5a, DOK 1)

• biome
• biosphere
• community
• ecosystem
• organism

What ecological level of organization is a large region with a similar climate and biotic factors, such as the Temperate Deciduous Forest? (SB5a, DOK 1)

• biome
• biosphere
• community
• ecosystem
• organism

What ecological level of organization is all of the different populations living together in an area? (SB5a, DOK 1)

• biome
• biosphere
• community
• ecosystem
• organism