Ecology LS8.2.3

Pseudoscorpions often hitch rides on the backs of large beetles or true bugs. What is the ecological relationship?

• Mutualism
• Commensalism
• Parasitism
• Cooperation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What term best describes the grasshopper?

• Herbivore
• Predator-prey
• Competition
• Producer

Barnacles sometimes live on the outside surface of other larger shelled organisms without causing any harm. What is the ecological relationship?

• Mutualism
• Parasitism
• Commensalism
• Predator-Prey

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Cows and pronghorn both eat the same types of food in areas of Utah. What is the ecological relationship?

• Cooperation
• Parasitism
• Commensalism
• Competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Ants protect soft bodied aphids and in return the aphids feed the ants a sugary drink. What is the ecological relationship?

• Cooperation
• Parasitism
• Commensalism
• Mutualism

What is the ecological relationship shown in this scenario where Wahid observes a bird catching a worm in the garden?

• Cooperation

• Parasitism

• Predator-prey

• Competition

During a nature walk, Tahj and Angel observed a small rodent being hunted by a hawk. What term best describes the role of the rodent in this scenario?

• Prey

• Predator

• Producer

• Competition

In a group project, Angel, Amora, and Josh each have different roles to complete the task. What is the ecological relationship?

• Cooperation

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition

Kazarion and Angel are studying native sponges and introduced mussels, both of which are filter feeders in many of the Great Lakes.  What is the ecological relationship?

• Predator-Prey

• Parasitism

• Carnivore

• Competition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Chickens will eat both insects and seeds. Which term best describes this feeding pattern?

• Omnivore
• Carnivore
• Herbivore
• Producer