Ecology Quiz

What term describes the beneficial interaction between two different species where both benefit?

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

• Mutualism

Which term refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Ecosystem Complexity

• Symbiosis

• Biodiversity

• Predator Prey

What is the term for the relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Feedback Loops

Which of the following terms is used to describe the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances or withstand ongoing pressures?

• Ecosystem Resilience

• HIPPCO Threats to Biodiversity

• Restoration Ecology

• Conservation

What term describes the interaction where one organism lives on or in another organism (the host), causing it harm?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predator Prey

What does the acronym HIPPCO stand for in the context of threats to biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, Climate change, Overfishing

• Health, Immigration, Plants, Climate, Oceans

• Habitat, Insects, Plants, Predation, Climate, Organisms

• Health, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, Climate, Overharvesting

What is essential for Creation to flourish according to the learning targets?

• Pollution control

• Biodiversity

• Urban development

• Technological advancement

What does ecosystem complexity refer to in ecological systems?

• The number of endangered species within an ecosystem

• The presence of many interacting living and nonliving components within an ecosystem

• The pollution levels within an ecosystem

• The size of an ecosystem

Why are more complex ecosystems considered to be more resilient?

• They have fewer species which makes them easier to manage

• They are larger in size and thus less affected by changes

• They are better able to tolerate and recover from disturbances due to the diversity and redundancy of components and interactions

• They have a higher rate of pollution absorption

Why is ecosystem complexity crucial for natural systems?

• It ensures the fastest possible growth of plant species

• It guarantees the highest levels of oxygen production

• It is crucial for maintaining the health and stability of natural systems

• It allows for the development of new species