When an organism dies, the nitrogen in its body

is released by the action of decomposers.

can never be reused by other living things.

is immediately released into the atmosphere.

In going from one trophic level to the next higher level,

the amount of usable energy decreases.

the number of organisms increases.

the amount of usable energy increases.

diversity of organisms increases.

The diagram represents a food chain. The arrows in the diagram indicate the

direction of energy flow through a series of organisms

return of chemical substances to the environment

order of importance of the various organisms.

direction in which organisms move in the environment.

Deforestation by burning has been described as a "double whammy" to the environment, meaning it has 2 negative impacts. Why is this description accurate?

Forest burning releases CO 2 while decreasing oxygen, which disrupts cycles

Deforestation reduces the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, which depletes the ozone layer

Forest clearing is often followed by land development, which often leads to increased noise pollution

Deforestation increases the number of plant and animal species by destroying habitat

Deforestation by burning has been described as a "double whammy" to the environment, meaning it has 2 negative impacts. Why is this description accurate?

Forest burning releases CO 2 while decreasing oxygen, which disrupts cycles

Deforestation reduces the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, which depletes the ozone layer

Forest clearing is often followed by land development, which often leads to increased noise pollution

Deforestation increases the number of plant and animal species by destroying habitat

Most food chains have no more that 5 levels. Why is this?

False statement. Most food chains have 6-8 levels.

What is happening at 1?

turning CO2 from the atmosphere into organic molecules

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A living relationship between two species in which one organism is harmed is called...

mutualism

commensalism

parasitism

niche

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

competition

Mutualism

nitrogen fixation

energy pyramid

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

Population

Ecosystem

Community

Ecosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

Population

Ecosystem

Community

Ecosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

Population

Community

Habitat

Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A pond ecosystem is shown in the diagram below. Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?
Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?

The frogs make energy available to this ecosystem through the process of photosynthesis.

The algae directly provide food for both the rotifers and the catfish.

The green-backed heron provides energy for the mosquito larvae.

The catfish population helps control the populations of water boatman and waterfleas.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the food web, which of these supply energy for all the other organisms?

snakes

insects

grasses

cougars

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STAAR Biology Category 5

42 questions

A living relationship between two species in which one organism is harmed is called...

symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

A pond ecosystem is shown in the diagram below. Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?
Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?

According to the food web, which of these supply energy for all the other organisms?

Striped fish are affected by abiotic and biotic factors in the environment. Which of these factors is biotic?

Refer to the illustration above. Level “A” is composed of

When an organism dies, the nitrogen in its body

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A living relationship between two species in which one organism is harmed is called...

symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

A pond ecosystem is shown in the diagram below. Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?

According to the food web, which of these supply energy for all the other organisms?

Striped fish are affected by abiotic and biotic factors in the environment. Which of these factors is biotic?

Refer to the illustration above. Level “A” is composed of

When an organism dies, the nitrogen in its body

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A pond ecosystem is shown in the diagram below. Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?
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