Vocabulary Quiz 1

Which of the following best describes the study of ecology?

• The study of how stars and planets move

• The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

• The study of ancient human societies

• The study of chemical reactions

Which person would most likely be an ecologist?

• A person who designs buildings

• A person who studies ecosystems and how organisms interact

• A person who writes stories

• A person who sells groceries

Which of the following is an example of a living thing?

• A rock

• A river

• A tree

• A cloud

Which of the following is a nonliving thing?

• A fish

• A leaf

• A mountain

• A bird

Which of the following is necessary for an animal to survive in the wild?

Which of the following is part of nature?

• A car

• A house

• A river

• A plastic bottle

Which of the following would be harmful to the environment?

• Planting trees

• Polluting rivers with garbage

• Recycling paper

• Protecting wildlife

Which of these are examples of surroundings in a forest habitat?

• Trees, plants, and animals

• Streets and buildings

• Traffic lights and cars

• Computers and desks

Which of the following is a suitable habitat for a fish?

• A desert

• A pond

• A mountaintop

• A school

Which of the following is an example of an organism?

• A flower

• A cloud

• A sand dune

• A rock