Quiz about Ecological and Food Chain Questions

Question 1

Kel and Jackson are learning about ecosystems in their science class. Their teacher asks, "What is the primary source of energy for all food chains?"

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Sun

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 2

In Cayden's garden, which of the following is a producer in the food chain?

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Grass

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Lion

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Eagle

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Fox

Question 3

In a grassy field, which of these animals would be considered a primary consumer?

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Mouse

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Snake

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Wolf

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Hawk

Question 4

In the school garden project, what role do decomposers play in the ecosystem, as explained by Aleea and Zack?

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They break down dead organisms.

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They produce energy.

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They compete with producers.

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They only eat plants.

Question 5

In Roberto's garden, which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer?

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Frog

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Deer

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Rabbit

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Grass

Question 6

Jairo and Aleea are studying different levels of ecological organization for their biology class. They want to know which of the following is the smallest level of ecological organization?

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Organism

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Community

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Biome

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Ecosystem

Question 7

Ja'Marion and Aleea are studying a large region known for its specific climate and the unique types of plant and animal communities that thrive there. What term describes this type of region?

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Biome

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Population

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Community

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Biosphere

Question 8

Imagine a group of students, including Kamryn, Aleea, and Cayden, are studying different levels of ecological organization. Which level of organization includes all the other levels?

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Biosphere

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Ecosystem

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Biome

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Community

Question 9

Kaylee and Zack are studying a forest where all living organisms and their physical environment function together as a unit. What is this called?

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Ecosystem

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Community

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Biome

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Population

Question 10

Cayden and Kaylee are exploring the levels of organization in biology. They want to know which level of organization is directly above the organism level?

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Population

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Biome

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Community

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Ecosystem

Question 11

Ja'Marion is conducting an experiment in his school garden to understand the energy flow in an ecosystem. He wants to know what the primary source of energy for producers in an energy pyramid is. What should he conclude?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Wind

Question 12

Kaylee and her friends are exploring a forest ecosystem. They are curious about which of the following organisms would be found at the top of an energy pyramid?

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Tertiary consumer

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Producer

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Herbivore

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Secondary consumer

Question 13

Aria is studying an energy pyramid in her biology class. She wants to know how much energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next. Can you help her find the answer?

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10%

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25%

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50%

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75%

Question 14

Luke and Zack are studying an energy pyramid in their biology class. They wonder, what happens to the energy that is not transferred to the next level in the energy pyramid?

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It is lost as heat.

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It is destroyed.

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It is converted into biomass.

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It is stored in the soil.

Question 15

In Zack and Aleea's school garden, what is the primary role of plants in the ecosystem?

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To produce energy from sunlight

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To eat other animals

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To decompose organic matter

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To compete with consumers

Question 16

Ja'Marion is observing a food chain in his backyard. He notices different organisms interacting with each other. Which of the following organisms is a primary consumer?

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Grasshopper

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Lion

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Eagle

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Fungi

Question 17

During a nature walk, Tristen and Cayden observe various animals in a forest ecosystem. Which of the following is a top predator?

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Hawk

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Rabbit

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Deer

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Oak tree

Question 18

Tristen and Teagan are studying a forest ecosystem. They learn that wolves are a key species. What happens if wolves are removed from the food web?

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It may disrupt the balance of the ecosystem

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Nothing changes

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Only the producers are affected

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All species will become producers

Question 19

In a forest near Roberto's home, what role do decomposers like fungi and bacteria play in the food web?

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They break down dead plants and animals

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They produce food for consumers

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They hunt for food

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They compete with other decomposers

Question 20

In a school garden, which type of consumer is an herbivore?

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Primary Consumer

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Secondary Consumer

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Tertiary Consumer

Question 21

Jairo observed a bird in his garden that was eating insects. What type of consumer is this bird?

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Secondary Consumer

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Producer

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Primary Consumer

Question 22

Roberto is observing animals in the park. He notices some animals eating both plants and other animals. What is such an organism called?

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Omnivore

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Herbivore

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Carnivore

Question 23

In a forest ecosystem, which consumer is at the top of the food chain?

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Tertiary Consumer

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Primary Consumer

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Secondary Consumer

Question 24

Kaylee and Zack are studying different ecosystems in their science class. They learn that the primary source of energy for all food webs is crucial for the survival of plants and animals. What is this primary source of energy?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Wind

Question 25

In a school garden, which of the following is a producer in the food web?

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Hawk

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Wolf

Question 26

During a class project, Zack and Kaylee are studying a forest ecosystem. They observe various organisms and note their roles. What role do decomposers play in this ecosystem?

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They break down dead material.

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They produce their own food.

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They consume meat only.

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They hunt other animals.

Question 27

During a wildlife safari in the African savannah, Luke and Kamryn are observing animals. Which organism are they most likely to identify as an apex predator?

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Lion

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Deer

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Grasshopper

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Tree

Question 28

In a forest ecosystem, if Jairo and Lidia observe that the population of deer (herbivores) decreases, what is likely to happen to the population of wolves (carnivores)?

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Decrease

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Increase

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Stay the same

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Double

Question 29

Kaylee and Lidia are working together on a school project, and both benefit from each other's skills and knowledge. What type of symbiotic relationship does this represent?

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Mutualism

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

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Predation

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of parasitism?

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A tick feeding on a dog

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Bees pollinating flowers

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Barnacles on a whale

Question 31

Lidia noticed that barnacles often attach themselves to the shells of turtles. The barnacles benefit by getting a place to live, while the turtles are not affected. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

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Mutualism

Question 32

In a forest, a tick attaches itself to a deer and feeds on its blood. Which relationship does this scenario describe?

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Parasitism

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Mutualism

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Commensalism

Question 33

Which of these is a mutualistic relationship?

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Birds cleaning crocodile teeth

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A tapeworm in a human

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Lichen on a rock

Question 34

Cayden and Aleea are exploring a garden. Which of the following is a biotic factor they might observe?

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Grass

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Water

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Temperature

Question 35

Which factor directly affects the temperature in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight

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Soil

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Worms

Question 36

Jairo and Christofer are studying the environment in their science class. They are learning about different parts of the ecosystem. What term is used to describe non-living parts of the environment?

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Abiotic

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Biotic

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Organic

Question 37

Which of the following describes how an abiotic factor could affect a biotic factor?

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Sunlight affects plant growth

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Fish swimming in water

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Bird singing in a tree

Question 38

Elijah and Aiden are exploring a forest. Which of the following is part of the abiotic environment they encounter?

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Rock

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Deer

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