Ecology Quiz

What is ecology primarily concerned with?

• The study of energy transformations in physics

• The interactions among organisms and their environments

• The classification of different species of plants

• The study of geological formations

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Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Bacteria

• Water

• Insects

• Plants

What term is used to describe the role an organism plays within its habitat?

• Biome

• Niche

• Ecosystem

• Population

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in an ecosystem?

• The maximum number of individuals that can be supported by the available resources

• The total area that an ecosystem covers

• The ability of an ecosystem to generate energy

• The number of different species in an ecosystem

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Which level of an energy pyramid consists of producers?

• Trophic level

• Consumer level

• Decomposer level

• Bottom level

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What is mutualism?

• A relationship where both species benefit

• A relationship where one species is harmed

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

• A relationship where both species are harmed

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Which organism is an example of a carnivore?

• Deer

• Cow

• Lion

• Grasshopper