Ecology Interactions Quiz

Which of the following best describes commensalism?

• A relationship where both species benefit

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is not affected

• A relationship where both species are harmed

What is parasitism?

• A relationship where both organisms benefit

• A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is not affected

In predation, what happens to the prey?

• It benefits

• It is harmed or killed

• It is not affected

• It also benefits indirectly

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• A lion eating a zebra

• A tick feeding on a dog

• Bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar

• A shark and the remoras that eat scraps from its meals

What is competition in an ecological context?

• When two species work together for mutual benefit

• When one species preys on another

• When two or more species compete for the same resources

• When one species benefits at the expense of another without direct interaction

Which of the following is an example of cooperation among species?

• A lion hunting a gazelle

• Birds eating insects off a buffalo's back

• A wolf pack hunting together

• A tree providing shade to plants below

Which type of interaction is beneficial to both species involved?

• Competition

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Predation

In a predator-prey relationship, what role does the predator play?

• The predator provides food for the prey

• The predator controls the prey population

• The predator helps the prey find food

• The predator and prey mutually benefit from the relationship

Which of the following best describes an ecological community?

• A group of the same species living together

• A collection of different species living in the same area and interacting with each other

• A single species and its non-living environment

• A large area of similar climate and dominant plant types

What is the main reason for competition among species in an ecosystem?

• To establish dominance

• To eliminate other species

• For limited resources such as food, water, and shelter

• To promote species diversity