Ecology PPT part 1 Quiz

What does an ecosystem consist of?

• Only the living communities of an area

• Only the non-living parts of the environment

• All of the living communities of an area together with the non-living parts of their environment

• Only the plants and animals in an area

Which of the following best describes the term "environment" in the context of an ecosystem?

• Only the air and water

• Only the soil and rocks

• Both living and non-living components

• Only the climate

What is the role of energy in an ecosystem?

• It is part of the living community

• It is used for nutrient cycling

• It is input and used by organisms

• It is a non-living factor

Which of the following interactions is NOT studied in ecology?

• Biotic community interactions

• Biotic and non-living environment interactions

• Abiotic environmental factor interactions

• Chemical element interactions

Which of the following is a focus of ecology?

• Interactions between chemical elements

• Interactions between biotic and abiotic factors

• Interactions between non-living organisms

• Interactions between physical elements

Which of the following is the highest level of organization in the biological hierarchy?

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Biosphere

• Population

Which level of organization includes all living organisms in a particular area along with the non-living components of their environment?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Individual

What is the term for water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

In the water cycle, what is the main source of energy that drives evaporation?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Evaporation