Ecology Quiz

All of the nonliving parts of an ecosystem are __________.

• biotic
• biology
• abiotic
• biography

A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area are called a/an __________.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

All of the living AND non-living things in an area that interact with each other are called a/an __________.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

A group of different species that live together and interact in an environment are called a/an __________.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

ALL energy flow for an ecosystem begins with ...

• plants
• the moon
• the sun
• algae

What are biotic factors?

• dead things
• living things/ organisms
• weather
• plants

A producer

• Eats grass

• Makes its own food

• Does not need food(energy)

• Is a primary consumer

A primary consumer

• makes its own food

• eats other animals

• is a carnivore

• is also known as a herbivore

A secondary consumer

• Only eats meat

• Can be carnivore or omnivore

• makes its own food

• eats only meat

The relationship between ALL the organisms in a community showing who eats whom is called a ___________________________.

• Food Web
• Food Chain
• Abiotic Factors
• Biotic Factors