Ecology Science Olympiad

What are the major levels of ecological organization?

• individual, group, community, habitat, biome, and biosphere

• species, group, community, habitat, biome, and biosphere

• individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere

• organism, group, environment, habitat, biosphere, and ecosystem

What is the definition of ecology?

• The scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.

• The study of the Earth's physical features and climate.

• The study of the origins and development of human societies.

• The study of the human body and its functions.

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What is the difference between ecology and environmental science?

• Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their environment, while environmental science is the study of the environment and its impact on organisms.

• Ecology is a branch of biology, while environmental science is a branch of chemistry.

• Ecology focuses on the physical aspects of the environment, while environmental science focuses on the biological aspects.

• Ecology is the study of individual organisms, while environmental science is the study of ecosystems.

What is the study of the interaction of living things with one another and with its environment?

• community

• ecology

• ecosystem

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

• A) The Sun

• B) The Moon

• C) Geothermal vents

• D) Wind energy

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Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• A) Water

• B) Temperature

• C) Plants

• D) Soil

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What term describes a group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area?

• A) Community

• B) Population

• C) Ecosystem

• D) Biome

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Which process in the water cycle involves the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?

• A) Evaporation

• B) Transpiration

• C) Condensation

• D) Precipitation

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• A) Produce energy

• B) Break down dead material

• C) Capture sunlight

• D) Provide shelter

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