Biology Concepts: Ecosystems and Interactions

What is the branch of Biology dealing with interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment?

• Ecology

• Botany

• Zoology

• Genetics

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Complete the sentence: _______ is all the living organisms (biotic) interacting with each other and their physical environment (abiotic) within a specific area.

• Population

• Community

• Biome

• Ecosystem

Which of the following is a biotic factor? Soil pH, Water, Tree, Sunlight.

• Soil pH

• Water

• Tree

• Sunlight

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_________ Factors - Living things in the environment that affect one another.

• A) Abiotic

• B) Biotic

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What is the main difference between a Temperate Rainforest and a Temperate Seasonal Forest?

• A) Temperature

• B) Precipitation

• C) Location

• D) Biodiversity

Which Biome is characterized by: _______ - Near equator, has the most biodiversity, hot and wet year round, poor soil.

• A) Tundra

• B) Tropical Rainforest

• C) Taiga

• D) Desert

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What likely happens when grasslands are converted into farmlands?

• Biodiversity Increases

• Biodiversity Decreases

• Biodiversity Stays the same

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___________ - Dense, shrubby vegetation. Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Example: Los Angeles, California.

• A. Tundra

• B. Chaparral

• C. Taiga

What does the arrow mean in a food chain?

• Energy flow

• Predator-prey relationship

• Growth direction

• Migration path

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Name the producer in the food chain:

• Cat

• Thrush

• Lettuce

• Ladybird

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