AP Biology Ecology Math

Where does the carbon come from that is used to form glucose?

• The soil

• CO₂ in the air

• From other carbohydrates

• Calvin Cycle

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Which of these is true of detrivores? Click all that apply.

• They are always heterotrophs

• They are always be bacteria

• They can be herbivores

• They can be omnivores

Which of the following is a primary producer in an ecosystem?

• A) Deer

• B) Grass

• C) Wolf

• D) Mushroom

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth's ecosystems?

• A) Wind

• B) Water

• C) Sunlight

• D) Geothermal

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In the nitrogen cycle, which organism is primarily responsible for nitrogen fixation?

• A) Fungi

• B) Bacteria

• C) Plants

• D) Animals

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species?

• A) Sea otter

• B) Rabbit

• C) Grasshopper

• D) Sparrow

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What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely?

• A) Carrying capacity

• B) Biotic potential

• C) Population density

• D) Ecological footprint

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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 primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• A) Produce energy

• B) Break down dead material

• C) Fix nitrogen

• D) Pollinate plants

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Which of the following is a density-dependent factor affecting population growth?

• A) Natural disaster

• B) Disease

• C) Climate

• D) Habitat destruction