Ecology Practice Test
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Science
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is ecology?
The study of only animals
The study of interactions between organisms and their environment
The study of plants only
The study of rocks
Answer explanation
Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment, encompassing both plants and animals, rather than focusing solely on one group or on non-living elements like rocks.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a biotic factor?
Sunlight
Water
Plants
Rocks
Answer explanation
Plants are biotic factors as they are living organisms that interact with other living things in an ecosystem. In contrast, sunlight, water, and rocks are abiotic factors, as they are non-living components.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are abiotic factors?
Living parts of an environment
Non-living parts of an environment
Animals
Plants
Answer explanation
Abiotic factors refer to the non-living parts of an environment, such as water, sunlight, and minerals. This distinguishes them from biotic factors, which are the living parts like animals and plants.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which level of organization includes multiple populations?
Organism
Community
Ecosystem
Population
Answer explanation
The community level of organization includes multiple populations of different species interacting in a specific area. This distinguishes it from a population, which consists of individuals of the same species.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Primary producers are also known as:
Herbivores
Autotrophs
Carnivores
Omnivores
Answer explanation
Primary producers, or autotrophs, are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. They form the base of the food chain, unlike herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, which rely on other organisms for energy.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process do plants use to create energy?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Decomposition
Chemosynthesis
Answer explanation
Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into energy-rich compounds like glucose, making it the correct process for energy creation.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organisms perform photosynthesis?
Consumers
Primary producers
Decomposers
Omnivores
Answer explanation
Photosynthesis is primarily carried out by primary producers, such as plants and algae, which convert sunlight into energy. Consumers and decomposers do not perform photosynthesis.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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