APES 1.1 Intro Ecosystems...

Which level of organization is the first to include both biotic and abiotic factors?

• population

• species

• ecosystem

• community

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Two bird species coexist by feeding on the same type of insects in different parts of a tree. One bird species hunts insects near the top of the tree. The other bird species hunts insects near the base of the tree. Which of the following concepts is demonstrated between the two bird species?

• predator/prey

• mutualism

• resource partitioning

• parasitism

Suppose that a new predator of the rabbit migrated to this ecosystem. What is the most likely initial effect on the other organisms?

• More competition among the mice for food

• More competition among the hawks for food

• Less competition among snakes for food

• Less grass available for food

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An ecosystem contains

• only one species

• multiple species

• living and non-living components

• all the similar biomes across the world

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A population is best described as

• only one species

• multiple species

• living and non-living components

• all the similar biomes across the world

All the organisms on earth get their energy directly or indirectly from?

• Oxygen
• Water 
• Nitrogen
• The Sun

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An observer notes that the various birds in her yard feed on are using different parts of the tree for nesting sites and food. This is an example of _______________

• division of labor

• resource conservation

• resource partitioning

• mutualism

What do you call ALL the living things in the same environment?

• population
• community
• ecosystem
• biome