Species Interactions

Species Interactions

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3

+1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is parasitism?

Back

A type of species interaction where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What symbols best describe parasitism?

Back

+,-

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is predation?

Back

An interaction where one organism (the predator) eats another organism (the prey) for energy and nutrients.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mutualism?

Back

A type of interaction where both organisms benefit from the relationship.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of mutualism.

Back

Hummingbirds feeding on nectar from flowers while pollinating them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do parasites and predators play in ecosystems?

Back

They help maintain ecosystem stability by decreasing the population of certain organisms to prevent overpopulation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a parasitic relationship, what is the organism that is harmed called?

Back

The host.

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