Ecology Quiz

What is the definition of ecology?

• The study of the evolution of species

• The study of the physical structure of organisms

• The study of chemical reactions in living organisms

• The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a climax community?

• It is the final or stable stage of succession

• It is the initial stage of ecological succession

• It is characterized by high species turnover

• It is dominated by invasive species

What is the primary role of primary producers in an ecosystem?

• To regulate the population of herbivores

• To produce their own food through photosynthesis

• To decompose organic matter

• To consume other organisms for energy

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Which factor is NOT considered a climatic factor affecting organisms?

• Soil pH

• Temperature

• Light

• Humidity

What is the main focus of autecology?

• The study of individual organisms and their ecological relationships

• The study of communities of different species

• The study of biogeochemical cycles

• The study of ecosystems as a whole

Which of the following describes a food chain?

• A linear feeding relationship

• A complex network of feeding interactions

• A diagram showing energy flow in an ecosystem

• A representation of species diversity

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Increased levels of greenhouse gases

• Volcanic eruptions

• Natural climatic variations

• Deforestation alone

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Which type of ecological interaction benefits one species while harming another?

• Neutralism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

What is the primary purpose of conservation in ecology?

• To promote urban development

• The wise use of resources

• To increase biodiversity

• To eliminate invasive species

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Which of the following is an example of a biogeochemical cycle?

• The energy pyramid

• The food web

• The nitrogen cycle

• The ecological succession

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