TexasCoastal Environment Quiz

How do scientist determine whether the observed organisms are part of the same ecosystem?

• By analyzing their physical characteristics

• By analyzing their behavioral characteristics

• By comparing their sizes

• By observing their feeding habits

What is the difference between physical traits and behavioral traits?

• Physical traits are inherited, while behavioral traits are learned

• Physical traits are learned, while behavioral traits are inherited

• Physical traits are specific to certain environments, while behavioral traits are not

• Physical traits are acquired throughout an organism's life, while behavioral traits are inherited

What cab we learn by investigating animals, plants, and environments?

• The importance of migration patterns

• The role of innate behavior in survival

• The inherited and learned characteristics that account for differences among organisms

• The impact of environmental pollution on organisms

What factors influence the survival of organisms in an ecosystem?

• The availability of food and water

• The presence of predators

• The climate and weather conditions

• All of the above

How do physical traits help organisms survive in their environment?

• They help them blend in with their surroundings

• They help them find food more easily

• They help them attract mates

• All of the above

What is the role of behavioral traits in the survival of organisms?

• They help organisms respond to changes in their environment

• They help organisms find food and avoid predators

• They help organisms communicate with each other

• All of the above