Biology Unit 7 Test - Ecology Dynamics and Relationships

Imagine you're on a thrilling adventure with Drake, Gabe, and Lexie in a mysterious jungle! What does the biodiversity of this ecosystem refer to?

• The number of plants in an area

• The variety of species and genetic diversity within an ecosystem

• The amount of sunlight an ecosystem receives

• The water cycle within an ecosystem

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Imagine Alex and Lexie are exploring a mysterious island. They wonder, "What is the carrying capacity of this island's environment?"

• The number of species that can migrate to an area

• The maximum number of individuals an environment can support

• The total biomass of an ecosystem

• The amount of food available in an ecosystem

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Imagine you're an ecosystem detective like Alex, trying to solve the mystery of balance in nature. How does a keystone species play its part in this ecological puzzle?

• It provides the most food for other species

• It plays a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance

• It is the largest species in the ecosystem

• It is the most abundant species in the ecosystem

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Imagine you're an explorer like Drake or Lexie, venturing into the wild! What does the term 'ecological niche' mean in this adventurous context?

• The physical space an organism occupies

• A species' role in an ecosystem, including its habitat and behaviors

• The number of offspring a species can produce

• The migration patterns of a species

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Imagine you're an explorer like Patrick, venturing into the wild! What does it mean when you encounter habitat fragmentation?

• Discovering new, uncharted habitats

• Finding habitats split into smaller, isolated sections

• Witnessing the complete destruction of a habitat

• Seeing two habitats merge into one

Imagine you're an environmental detective like Patrick, Lexie, and Gabe! What is cost-benefit analysis in environmental science?

• Measuring the financial cost of conservation

• Measuring the environmental cost and benefits of an action

• Calculating the cost of pollution

• Estimating the cost of renewable energy

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Imagine you're an ecologist like Alex, exploring a vibrant forest. What does it mean for this ecosystem to have resilience?

• The ability to resist all changes

• The ability to bounce back after a disturbance

• The ability to expand rapidly

• The ability to remain unchanged

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Imagine you're part of a wildlife documentary team with Drake, Alex, and Lexie. What fascinating social behaviors might you observe in animal species?

• Individual hunting techniques

• Group hunting and migration

• Solitary nesting habits

• Nocturnal activities

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Imagine you're a wildlife detective like Patrick, Ali, and Gabe! Can you figure out what an endangered species is?

• A species with a large population

• A species at risk of extinction

• A species that is invasive

• A species that is a keystone species

Join Lexie, Ali, and Gabe on their quest to save the planet! Which of the following actions are examples of sustainability practices?

• Use of fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Use of renewable energy and reducing waste

• Overfishing

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