Abiotic Factors and Tolerance Quiz

What is tolerance?

• The ability of living organisms to withstand unfavorable changes in the environment
• The range between the minimum and maximum limits of an abiotic factor
• The areas where a species can be found within its tolerance limits
• The ability of living organisms to adapt to new environments

What is the difference between a parasite and a commensal?

• A parasite benefits at the expense of the host, while a commensal benefits without harming or benefiting the host
• A parasite benefits without harming or benefiting the host, while a commensal benefits at the expense of the host
• A parasite and a commensal both harm the host, but a parasite benefits more
• A parasite and a commensal both benefit the host, but a commensal benefits more

What are the two forms of parasitism?

• Endoparasitism and ectoparasitism
• Mutualism and commensalism
• Predation and competition
• Symbiosis and mutualism

What is tolerance range?

• The range between the minimum and maximum limits of an abiotic factor
• The range of geographic locations where a species can be found
• The range of temperatures where organisms can survive
• The range of rainfall where organisms can survive

Explain Geographic Range.

• The range of geographic locations where a species can be found
• The range of temperatures where organisms can survive
• The range of rainfall where organisms can survive
• The range of habitats where organisms can survive

Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

• Predation
• Competition
• Temperature
• Mutualism

What is the minimum temperature limit for most animals?

• 0°C
• 10°C
• 20°C
• 30°C

What is the maximum temperature limit for most animals?

• 30°C
• 42°C
• 50°C
• 60°C

Which of the following is an example of an edaphic factor?

• Temperature
• Rainfall
• Light intensity
• Soil pH

What is the tolerance range for light intensity?

• Low light intensity to high light intensity
• No tolerance range
• High light intensity to low light intensity
• Medium light intensity only