Ecology Quiz

What is ecology?

• The study of interactions of living things with each other and their physical environment

• The study of human behavior

• The study of stars and galaxies

• The study of chemical reactions

Where does the word 'ecology' come from?

• Russian and Chinese

• Latin and Greek

• French and German

• Spanish and Italian

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of musical instrument

• A group of plants and animals interacting with each other and with their nonliving environment

• A type of computer software

• A mathematical equation

What is a population?

• A type of dance

• A group of people in a city

• A type of food chain

• All the organisms of one species living in a particular habitat

What is a habitat?

• A type of building material

• A type of clothing

• A type of vehicle

• A place or type of place where an organism naturally lives

What are some examples of ecosystems?

• Plants animals and bacteria

• Forests, grasslands, rivers, lakes and oceans

• Islands, peninsulas, bays and estuaries

• Cities, towns, villages and farms

Which of the following is an example of a population?

• All

• All the people in a village

• All the sea-grape trees on a beach

• All the people in the world

What does a healthy ecosystem provide for a variety of populations?

• Food, oxygen, water, shelter, and a place to reproduce

• Money, power, fame, and success

• Clothing, technology, transportation, and entertainment

• Education, healthcare, security, and freedom

Who study the interactions in a drop of water, a plot of soil or a large forest called?

• Ecologist

• Chemist

• Astronomist

• Physicsist

What is the Greek word for 'place to live'?

• Oikos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos