Biology Quiz

What does the term "abiotic" refer to?

• Living organisms

• Nonliving

• Photosynthesis

• Ecosystems

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What is an "autotroph"?

• An organism that makes its own food

• An organism that eats other organisms

• A type of ecosystem

• A form of energy

What does "biotic" mean?

• Consisting of nonliving things

• Consisting of living organisms and products of organisms

• Consisting of water bodies

• Consisting of air particles

What is an organism that consumes parts of dead organisms and converts all the biomass into simple chemicals?

• Consumer

• Decomposer

• Detritivore

• First-level Consumer

What is the size of the impact humans have on an ecosystem called?

• Ecological Footprint

• Ecosystem Service

• Energy

• Environment

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What do you call an organism that eats only plants?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Decomposer

What is a species that is critical for the overall health of an ecosystem called?

• Dominant species

• Keystone species

• Endangered species

• Invasive species

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

• An organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis

• An organism that eats other organisms

• An organism that decomposes organic material

• An organism that only eats plants

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What is an observational study?

• An experiment where the observer collects data over time without interacting with the area of study

• An experiment where the observer actively manipulates variables

• A study conducted in a laboratory

• A study that involves only theoretical analysis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What term describes organisms that eat secondary consumers?

• Tertiary consumer

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• Zooplankton

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