Ecosystem Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an interaction between living things in an ecosystem?

• A rabbit eating grass

• A rock providing shade for a lizard

• Rainwater collecting in a pond

• A tree blocking the wind for a small plant

What are the key components that make up an ecosystem?

• Animals, plants, and weather

• Plants, animals, and minerals

• Living things, nonliving things, and climate

• Water, soil, and sunlight

How can an organism's genetic traits influence its survival in an ecosystem?

• By determining its dietary preferences

• By affecting its ability to find shelter

• By influencing its resistance to diseases

• By changing the ecosystem's climate

Which of the following resources is essential for plant survival?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Sunlight

• All of the above

Can you give an example of how nonliving things interact with living things in an ecosystem?

• A bird building a nest in a tree

• A fish swimming in water

• A squirrel burying nuts in the soil

• All of the above

What is an invasive species and how can it impact an ecosystem?

• A native species that enhances biodiversity

• A non-native species that disrupts the ecosystem balance

• A keystone species that supports the ecosystem

• A decomposer that recycles nutrients

How might an environmental factor like a fire affect an ecosystem?

• By increasing the number of predators

• By promoting plant growth after the fire

• By causing animals to migrate to the ecosystem

• By creating more water sources

Which of the following is an example of competition in an ecosystem?

• Trees growing taller to reach sunlight

• Birds singing to attract mates

• Bees pollinating flowers

• Fish swimming in a school

Why is the role of a wildlife biologist important in the context of ecosystems?

• They help design urban landscapes

• They study interactions between wildlife and their habitats

• They develop new agricultural techniques

• They focus on domestic animal behavior

What is the purpose of creating a model of an ecosystem?

• To predict weather patterns

• To understand interactions between living and nonliving things

• To design better zoos

• To study the history of the Earth