Ecology/Biosphere Quiz

What is a food chain? Explain with an example.

• A food chain is a type of necklace made from different types of food

• A food chain is a type of restaurant that specializes in serving only one type of food

• A food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

• A food chain is a system of grocery stores that are all owned by the same company

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What are the different trophic levels in a food chain?

• Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, scavengers

• Plants, animals, fungi, bacteria

• Decomposers, detritivores, autotrophs, heterotrophs

• Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers

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Explain the concept of energy flow in a food chain.

• The exchange of energy between predators and prey in a food chain

• The process of water flowing through the food chain

• The transfer of energy from one organism to another through the consumption of food.

• The movement of energy from the sun to the plants in a food chain

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What are the major types of biomes? Provide examples of each.

• Mountain, Ocean, Rainforest, Arctic, Savannah

• Jungle, Steppe, Taiga, Canyon, Plateau

• Polar, Volcano, Prairie, Wetland, Savanna

• Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Tundra

How do biomes influence the organisms living in them?

• By providing specific environmental conditions

• By influencing the genetic makeup of the organisms

• By determining the political structure of the region

• By providing unlimited resources to the organisms

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Explain the concept of ecological succession in biomes.

• Ecological succession is the process of creating artificial biomes in controlled environments.

• Ecological succession is the process of change in the weather patterns of a biome.

• Ecological succession refers to the migration of animals between different biomes.

• Ecological succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.

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What is symbiosis? Provide examples of different types of symbiotic relationships.

• Symbiosis is a type of chemical reaction

• Symbiosis is a biological interaction between two different species. There are three main types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

• Symbiosis is a type of weather phenomenon

• Symbiosis is a type of rock formation

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How does mutualism differ from parasitism in symbiotic relationships?

• Mutualism benefits both species, while parasitism benefits one species at the expense of the other.

• Mutualism benefits one species at the expense of the other

• Parasitism benefits both species

• Mutualism and parasitism have no difference

Explain the concept of a food web and its significance in an ecosystem.

• A food web is a diagram used to plan out meals for a week, showing the different food groups and their recommended servings.

• A food web is a type of spider web made from food items, commonly found in the Amazon rainforest.

• A food web is a type of internet connection specifically designed for ordering food online.

• A food web is a network of interconnected food chains, showing the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem. It includes producers, consumers, and decomposers, and illustrates the complex relationships between different organisms.

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What are the primary producers in a food web and their role?

• Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis

• Animals that hunt and consume other organisms

• Microorganisms that break down dead organic matter

• Plants that rely on consuming other organisms for food

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