Niches Reduction Competition

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The competitive exclusion principle...
is a theory that has been disproven by recent scientific research.
only applies to plants and not animals.
states that two species competing for the same limited resources cannot coexist in the same ecological niche for an extended period of time.
states that two species can coexist in the same ecological niche for an extended period of time.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes the evolutionary adaptation where different species evolve distinct traits to utilise the same resource in different ways, thereby reducing competition?
competitive exclusion
niche specialisation
resource partitioning
ecological divergence
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an ecological niche?
The number of individuals in a species
The role and position of a species within its environment
The process of evolution
The physical location where a species lives
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What impact does interspecies competition have on the biodiversity of an ecosystem?
It can lead to increased biodiversity due to the variety of adaptations.
Interspecies competition generally has no significant impact on biodiversity.
It can decrease biodiversity by eliminating species unable to compete effectively.
It enhances the population size of all competing species.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An example of resource partitioning is
the uniform tree species in a monoculture forest
the migration patterns of birds
various species of insects feeding on different parts of the same plant
the spread of invasive species such as the cane toad
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which elements are crucial for defining an organism's ecological niche?
Geographical location, climate conditions, and human influence.
Biological interactions, availability of resources, and environmental factors.
Legislative policies, economic practices, and cultural beliefs.
Technological advancements, energy consumption patterns, and waste management practices.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the relationship between competitive exclusion and species diversity.
Competitive exclusion has no effect on species diversity.
Competitive exclusion can lead to an increase in species diversity.
Competitive exclusion only affects certain species, not overall diversity.
Competitive exclusion can lead to a decrease in species diversity.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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