1st Summative Biology (Ecology)

Which of the following is a biotic factor that affects plant growth?

• soil microbiome composition

• inorganic nutrients in soil

• light availability

• amount of rainfall

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These plants have special adaptations to survive the harsh climate of the south-west deserts.

Which abiotic factor most likely influenced their evolution?

• the desert's high day temperatures

• the desert's dry environment

• the desert's low night temperatures

• the desert's soil compostion

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These plants have special adaptations to survive the harsh climate of the south-west deserts.

Which abiotic factor most likely influenced their evolution?

• the desert's high day temperatures

• the desert's dry environment

• the desert's low night temperatures

• the desert's soil compostion

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Which of these objects is considered to be non-living?

• a decomposing animal

• minerals in the soil

• dead skin cells

• a rotting tree

What type of diversity accounts for the many different breeds of domesticated dogs?

• ecosystem diversity

• genetic diversity

• species diversity

• biodiversity

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What is the correlation between the amount of available niches an ecosystem has and the amount of biodiversity it has?

• more niches, more biodiversity

• more niches, less biodiversity

• less niches, more biodiversity

• less biodiversity, more niches

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What trophic level does the grasshopper occupy?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

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What type of consumer is the owl in the food chain?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quaternary

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According to the 10% rule, which trophic level would receive the least amount of energy?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

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Nearly all energy that fuels life on Earth comes from

• water
• the soil
• the sun
• the air

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