Ecology

What is a biome?

• A single ecosystem

• A large group of ecosystems sharing the same climate and having similar communities

• A small group of similar species

• A collection of different climates

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

• Lion

• Oak Tree

• Fungi

• Eagle

Which term describes the level of biological organization that includes different species living in the same area and interacting with each other?

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Population

• Biosphere

What is a food chain?

• A sequence of events in an ecosystem where each organism is eaten by another

• A type of ecosystem

• A list of all animals in a forest

• A process by which plants grow

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What is mutualism in symbiotic relationships?

• A) A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

• B) A relationship where both organisms benefit.

• C) A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

• D) A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

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Which of the following best describes an omnivore?

• Consumes only other animals

• Makes its own food

• Eats plants and animals

• Eats only plants

What is a trophic level in an ecosystem?

• A classification of an organism's role in pollution control

• Each step in a food chain or food web

• A measure of the amount of energy an organism consumes

• A specific type of habitat within an ecosystem

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What is the term used to describe a group of the same species living in the same place at the same time?

• Ecosystem

• Biological community

• Organism

• Population

What does a food web represent?

• A single pathway of energy flow in an ecosystem

• A model representing many interconnected food chains and pathways through which energy flows

• A graphical representation of water cycles

• A chart showing animal hierarchies

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What does the term 'niche' refer to in an ecosystem?

• The climate of the area

• The physical space an organism occupies

• The role or position an organism has in its environment

• The type of food an organism eats

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