Ecology Quiz

What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

• Ecology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

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Which of the following is considered a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Plants

• Temperature

Which level of organization includes all the living things in a given area along with the non-living environment?

• Population

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Organism

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What term refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as rocks, air, and water?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Organic

• Synthetic

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Which term describes the dependence of organisms on each other and their environment for survival?

• Diversity

• Interdependence

• Isolation

• Autonomy

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What is the simplest level of organization in ecology that includes only one single biotic factor?

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Population

• Organism

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Which of the following is a part of the biosphere?

• Animals

• Plants

• Bacteria

• All of the above

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Which of these is an example of an abiotic factor that can affect a marine ecosystem?

• Fish

• Algae

• Salinity

• Coral reefs

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What is a group of similar organisms?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

• Population

Which of the following describes a community in ecological terms?

• A single species interacting with abiotic factors

• Different species living together in one area

• A large group of similar organisms

• A single organism