Ecosystems and Organisms Quiz

What are the three main types of ecosystems identified by scientists?

• Marine, freshwater, and terrestrial

• Mountain, valley, and plain

• Desert, forest, and grassland

• Urban, rural, and suburban

What is the process by which plants use energy from sunlight to produce food?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

• Transpiration

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

• Predator

• Prey

• Light

• Competition

What is the term for an animal that hunts and eats other animals?

• Herbivore

• Scavenger

• Omnivore

• Predator

What is the role of an organism in an ecosystem called?

• Community

• Niche

• Habitat

• Population

What is the term for the series of overlapping food chains that show the path of energy among organisms in an ecosystem?

• Food web

• Energy pyramid

• Trophic level

• Nutrient cycle

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What is the term for the measure of the population size in a given area?

• Population density

• Population growth

• Carrying capacity

• Population distribution

Which of the following organisms can survive in extreme temperatures of up to 93°C (200°F)?

• Kangaroo rats

• Archaea

• Lynx

• Cactus plants

What is the term for an artificial method of adding water to an ecosystem, often used by farmers to grow crops?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Irrigation

• Evaporation

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What happens to predator numbers when prey numbers decrease?

• Predator numbers increase

• Predator numbers fluctuate randomly

• Predator numbers decrease

• Predator numbers remain the same

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