Ecology Test Review

What is ecology the study of?

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of the relationships among organisms and their environment

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of human anatomy

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What is an organism?

• A group of ecosystems

• An individual living thing

• A type of rock

• A weather pattern

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What defines a population in ecological terms?

• A group of different species living together

• A group of the same species that lives in one area

• A large body of water

• A type of climate

What is a community in ecology?

• A single organism

• A group of different species that live together in one area

• A type of soil

• A weather condition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What does an ecosystem include?

• Only plants

• Only animals

• All organisms and nonliving things in a given area

• Only water bodies

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What is a biome?

• A small pond

• A major regional or global community of organisms

• A single tree

• A type of rock formation

What is the act of carefully watching something over time called?

• Experimentation

• Modeling

• Observation

• Surveying

Which type of survey uses binoculars or scopes for easy-to-spot species?

• Indirect surveys

• Direct surveys

• Lab surveys

• Field surveys

What is a disadvantage of lab experiments?

• They provide more control.

• They are reflective of complex interactions in nature.

• They are not reflective of complex interactions in nature.

• They give a more accurate picture of natural interactions.

What can computer and mathematical models be used for in scientific studies?

• To perform direct surveys

• To describe and model nature

• To conduct field experiments

• To observe populations

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