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Ecology and Ecosystems

Authored by Coleen Holtz

Biology

12th Grade

ECO2 covered

Ecology and Ecosystems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem? A) Sunlight B) Temperature C) Plants D) Water.

Sunlight

Temperature

Plants

Water

Answer explanation

Plants are biotic factors as they are living organisms that interact with other living and non-living components in an ecosystem. Sunlight, temperature, and water are abiotic factors, as they are non-living elements.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term describes a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and organisms?

Habitat

Biome

Community

Population

Answer explanation

A biome is a large area characterized by its climate, soil, plants, and animals. It encompasses multiple ecosystems that share these features, making 'biome' the correct term for a group of similar ecosystems.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem is called ____.

Biodiversity

Biomass

Biome

Biosphere

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Biodiversity', which refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Other options like biomass, biome, and biosphere relate to different ecological concepts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Wind

Water

Sunlight

Soil

Answer explanation

The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is sunlight. It drives photosynthesis in plants, which form the base of the food chain, supporting all other life forms in the ecosystem.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a biotic factor?

Humans

Temperature

Soil

Sunlight

Answer explanation

Humans are living organisms and thus represent a biotic factor in an ecosystem. In contrast, temperature, soil, and sunlight are abiotic factors, as they are non-living components that influence the environment.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a biotic factor?

Parasites

Soil

Temperature

Air

Answer explanation

Parasites are living organisms that depend on other living hosts for survival, making them a biotic factor. In contrast, soil, temperature, and air are abiotic factors, as they are non-living components of the environment.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A _________ includes several ecosystems that share a similar climate and communities.

a) biosphere

b) community

c) biome

d) ecosystem

Answer explanation

A biome is a large area characterized by specific climate conditions and communities of plants and animals. It encompasses multiple ecosystems that share these similarities, making 'c) biome' the correct answer.

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