Principles of Ecology Quiz

What is the term for the non-living components of an ecosystem?

• Community

• Abiotic

• Population

• Niche

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the term for a group of different species living in the same area?

• Population

• Community

• Biome

• Ecosystem

What is the term for the physical area in which an organism lives?

• Biome

• Habitat

• Niche

• Ecosystem

Which term refers to the sum of all ecosystems on Earth?

• Biosphere

• Biome

• Community

• Population

What is the term for a large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region with a uniform climate?

• Population

• Community

• Biome

• Ecosystem

Arjun, Henry, and Mason went on a field trip to a forest. They observed the interaction between trees, animals, sunlight, and water. What term is used to describe this interaction between living and non-living components in a self-sustaining environment?

• Biome

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Anika, Noah, and Isla are studying different organisms in their local park. They are trying to understand the specific role or job of each organism in its environment, including its interactions with other organisms. What term refers to this?

• Niche

• Habitat

• Biome

• Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Reorder the following from smallest (simplest) to largest (more complex).

• Organism

• Population

• Community

• Biome

• Ecosystem

From the answer choices below select any that would be considered an Autotroph.

• Oak Tree

• Vulture

• Algae

• Mushroom

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

From the choices provided select the organisms that would be considered a Heterotroph.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3