Ecology and Interactions Quiz

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• A lion eating a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower while gathering nectar

• A tick feeding on a dog

• A shark accompanied by remoras that eat leftover food scraps

In a predator-prey relationship, what happens to the predator population when the prey population decreases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It becomes extinct

Which of the following best describes a community in an ecosystem?

• All the abiotic factors in a given area

• A group of individuals of the same species living in a given area

• The sum of all living organisms in a given area

• The interactions between different species living in a given area

What is a biome?

• A large area dominated by specific plant and animal communities

• A single ecosystem

• A collection of all ecosystems on Earth

• A specific zone in the ocean

Which biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations between day and night?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Deciduous Forest

What is the term for a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

In a forest ecosystem, which of the following would be considered an abiotic component?

• Deer

• Trees

• Mushrooms

• Sunlight

What is the primary factor that differentiates biomes?

• The types of animals present

• The climate, particularly temperature and precipitation

• The types of plants present

• The size of the area

What is the main reason for the high biodiversity found in tropical rainforests?

• Low competition for resources

• High levels of precipitation and sunlight

• Lack of predators

• Cold temperatures

Which of the following best describes the predator-prey relationship?

• It is a type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit.

• It is a dynamic relationship that can influence the population sizes of both species.

• It only affects the prey population.

• It is a relationship where the predator is harmed and the prey benefits.