Biology Mid Year

Which aquatic zone is known for having the most biodiversity?

• Deep ocean

• Intertidal zone

• Open ocean

• Estuaries

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Which type of succession occurs in an area where no previous community existed?

• Secondary succession

• Pioneer succession

• Primary succession

• Climax succession

Which of the following is an example of an invasive species?

• The Asian Carp in the Great Lakes

• A native deer species

• The oak tree in a forest

• A domesticated dog

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Which of the following factors affects the distribution of life in aquatic systems?

• Depth of water

• Salinity

• Availability of light

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of trophic levels in an ecosystem?

• To measure the size of species

• To track energy flow and consumption

• To identify the physical characteristics of organisms

• To regulate population dynamics

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Which of the following is NOT a biogeochemical cycle?

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Trophic cycle

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In which form is the majority of energy passed through the trophic levels?

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To recycle nutrients back into the environment

• To provide food for herbivores

• To regulate predator populations

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What does a population growth curve represent?

• The genetic diversity of a population

• The physical size of a population

• The number of individuals in a population over time

• The species interactions in an ecosystem

What is carrying capacity?

• The maximum population size an environment can support

• The population size needed to keep the ecosystem stable

• The amount of energy available in an ecosystem

• The process of population decline

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