Ecology Quiz

Which process is part of the water cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Carbon Absrbtion

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What is the main function of the nitrogen cycle in an ecosystem?

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To recycle water

• To convert nitrogen unto a usable form for plants.

• To produce oxygen

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How does carbon primarily enter the atmosphere during the carbon cycle?

• Respiration

• Photosyntheses

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Pranspiration

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A single species in a habitat

• A community of organisms and their environment

• The climate of a region

• The water cycle

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What is biodiversity?

• The number of different species in an area

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• The speed of a river's flow

• The temperature range of a desert

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Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination by bees

• Water boiling

• Rock erosion

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During the nitrogen cycle, what role do bacteria play?

• They release oxygen into the atmosphere

• They convert nitrogen gas into ammonia

• They absorb carbon dioxide

• They produce glucose

Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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What is one effect of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Decreased oxygen levels

• Global warming

• Increased nitrogen levels

• Less evaporation

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Which organism is an example of a primary consumer in an ecosystem?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Hawk

• Fungi

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