Biology PLC - Exit Ticket - Day 4

What is the term for a relationship between two species where one benefits and the other is harmed?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

Answer explanation

The term for a relationship where one species benefits at the expense of another is called parasitism. In this interaction, the parasite gains resources or benefits while harming the host.

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TX.112.42.C.13.A.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A tick feeding on a dog

• A bird eating seeds

Answer explanation

A bee pollinating a flower is a mutualistic relationship because both species benefit: the bee gets food (nectar), and the flower gets help with reproduction through pollination.

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TX.112.42.C.13.A.

How does the disruption of the nitrogen cycle affect ecosystem stability?

Answer explanation

Disruption of the nitrogen cycle reduces the availability of essential nutrients, leading to nutrient depletion in soil. This negatively impacts plant growth and overall ecosystem stability.

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Match the following ecological concepts with their representations.

• Explains the conversion of nitrogen into various chemical forms as it circulates among the atmosphere, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems.

• Food web

• Illustrates the flow of energy through different trophic levels.

• Energy pyramid

• Represents the complex network of feeding relationships in an ecosystem.

• Nitrogen cycle

• Describes the process of carbon moving through the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.

• Carbon cycle

Answer explanation

The energy pyramid effectively illustrates the flow of energy through trophic levels, showing how energy decreases from producers to top consumers, unlike food webs, which depict feeding relationships.

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TX.112.42.C.13.B.

Human activities can lead to changes in biodiversity by (a)   .

• By increasing the number of species
• By introducing invasive species
• By stabilizing ecosystems
• By reducing pollution

Answer explanation

Human activities can lead to changes in biodiversity by introducing invasive species, which can outcompete native species, disrupt ecosystems, and reduce overall biodiversity. This is a significant threat to ecological balance.

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TX.112.42.C.13.D.

Analyze and explain the impact of deforestation on the carbon cycle.

Answer explanation

Deforestation reduces the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased atmospheric carbon levels. This disruption alters the carbon balance, contributing to climate change.

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A decrease in predator population might affect an ecosystem by (a)   .

• It increases prey population, leadi
• It stabilizes the ecosystem
• It decreases prey population
• It has no effect on the ecosystem

Answer explanation

A decrease in predator population allows prey to thrive, leading to an increase in their numbers. This can result in overgrazing, which negatively impacts vegetation and overall ecosystem health.

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TX.112.42.C.13.A.

The significance of the carbon cycle to ecosystem stability is that it (a)   the Earth's temperature.

• provides energy for photosynthesis
• regulates the Earth's temperature
• supports the growth of aquatic plan
• stabilizes the nitrogen cycle

Answer explanation

The carbon cycle is crucial for regulating the Earth's temperature by controlling greenhouse gas levels. This balance helps maintain ecosystem stability, making it essential for life on Earth.

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TX.112.42.C.13.C.

The introduction of a non-native species (a)   ecosystem stability.

• It increases biodiversity
• It can lead to the extinction of na
• It has no impact on the ecosystem
• It stabilizes the ecosystem

Answer explanation

The introduction of a non-native species can disrupt the balance of an ecosystem, often leading to competition with native species for resources, which can result in their extinction.

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TX.112.42.C.13.D.

Match the species interactions to their descriptions.

• Mutualism

• One organism benefits, while the other is harmed

• Predation

• One organism captures and feeds upon another organism

• Competition

• One organism benefits from another, while the other neither benefits nor is harmed

• Parasistism

• Both organisms benefit from one another

• Commensalism

• Two organisms fight for the same limited resources

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