Reading Comprehension: Ecology

What is a species in ecology?

• A single living organism

• A type of ecosystem

• All the biotic factors in an area

• A group of species in the same area

What does the population of rabbits in a forest consist of?

• All the ecosystems in the forest

• Different species living together in the forest

• Individuals of the same species, rabbits, in the same area of the forest

• Individuals of different species in the forest

During a field trip, Elijah, Emma, and Abigail observed a forest area closely. What did they observe if they were focusing on a community in ecology?

• The non-living parts of the forest ecosystem

• A single species of bird in its natural habitat within the forest

• A large ecosystem covering the entire forest area

• Populations of all species living together in the same forest area

Imagine you are Noah, a biologist studying different regions of the Earth. How would you describe biomes in your research?

• The highest level of ecological organization

• Groups of ecosystems with similar abiotic factors

• Single ecosystems with unique species

• The living organisms in an area

What is the highest level of organization in ecology is (a)   .

• Population
• Biosphere
• Community
• Ecosystem

How many major islands make up the Galápagos archipelago?

• Seven

• Thirteen

• Twenty

• Five

What inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?

• Observations on the Galápagos Islands

• Experiments in his laboratory

• Reading scientific journals

• Traveling to Antarctica

What type of climate does the unique ecosystem of the islands have?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arctic

• Desert

What do scientists study in the archipelago's aquatic ecosystems?

• Birds

• Plants

• Marine life

• Volcanoes

What are the Galápagos Islands known for?

• Diverse array of endemic plant and animal species

• Tropical beaches

• Snow-capped mountains

• Desert landscapes