Symbiosis

Which would be an example of an abiotic factor that might be competed for?

• Other organisms for food

• Sunglight

• Mates

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following statements is true?

• Lower biodiversity equals higher stability

• Greater biodiversity equals lower stability

• Greater biodiversity equals higher stability

• Biodiversity has no impact on stability

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does the term "resistant" mean in the context of biodiversity?

• Easily affected by disturbances

• Unaffected by biodiversity

• Able to withstand disturbances

• Decreased stability

What is the main topic of the lesson?

• Climate change

• Biodiversity and ecosystem stability

• Water cycle

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is a benefit of greater biodiversity in an ecosystem?

• Lower stability

• Increased vulnerability to disturbances

• Higher stability

• Decreased number of species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which type of ecological relationship involves both organisms benefiting?

• Predation

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

Which of the following is NOT a correct meaning of the prefixes in the word symbiosis?

• Sym- means together

• Bio- means life

• Sym- means apart

Which of the following is a key concept of symbiosis?

• Interaction

• Isolation

• Competition

• Predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

In a predation relationship, what are the two roles called?

• Hunter and gatherer

• Predator and prey

• Host and parasite

• Producer and consumer

Which term describes the organism that is hunted in a predation relationship?

• Predator

• Host

• Prey

• Parasite