Ecology Lesson

Which of the following is NOT included in the biosphere?

• Air

• Water

• Land

• Space

Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor?

• Plants

• Insects

• Soil type

• Small animals

What is an example of a biotic factor in a stream?

• pH of the water

• Algae

• Temperature range of the water

• Salt concentration of the water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What happens in the upper intolerance zone in the graph?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the most complex level of organization in nature?

• Ecosystem

• Biome

• Biosphere

• Biological community

A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit:

• Competition.

• Mutualism.

• Commensalism.

• Parasitism.

A feeder fish usually follows behind sharks to pick up food scraps that they leave behind. The fish gets food and the shark is unaffected. This is an example of:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Decomposition

A relationship between two organisms where one benefits while the other is harmed is known as what?

• Decomposition

• Consummerism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

This is known as a relationship in which both organisms involved benefit. 

• Predator-Prey

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Decomposition

A clownfish uses a sea anenome as a safe place to live. While living there, the clownfish lures in food for the anenome. This is an example of what type of relationship?

• Predator-Prey

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism