Strength in Numbers Quiz

What defines an organism?

• Something that does not need energy

• Anything that exists in the world

• One living thing that needs energy to live

• A group of living things

Which of the following is NOT an example of an organism?

• A bee

• A rock

• A whale

• A blade of grass

According to the passage, what makes an organism different from dirt or air?

• It takes up space

• It is visible to the human eye

• It requires energy to survive

• It can reproduce

Why does the passage compare students to organisms?

• To show that students need food to live

• To explain that students belong to a group like all living things

• To highlight that students behave like animals

• To suggest that students are part of a scientific study

What is the best definition of a population?

• A group of different species living together

• A group of the same kind of living things in one place

• A large number of organisms spread across different regions

• A collection of plants and animals in an ecosystem

Which of these examples describes a population?

• A school with students, teachers, and janitors

• A lake with fish, algae, and turtles

• A herd of zebras in the grasslands

• A rainforest with birds, snakes, and trees

Why do organisms stay in groups?

• To compete for resources

• To become stronger together

• To isolate themselves from others

• To confuse scientists studying them

According to the passage, why is a swarm of bees harder to squish than a single bee?

• Swarms protect each other and work as a team

• Swarms confuse their predators

• Bees in swarms are physically stronger

• A swarm moves too quickly to be caught

What do bees in a hive have in common with students in a school?

• Both rely on cooperation and shared resources

• Both compete for leadership

• Both must avoid predators

• Both create food for survival

What is a community in an ecosystem?

• A single type of living organism

• A place where animals fight for survival

• A group of different populations living together

• A place where organisms live alone