Ecology and Ecosystems Quiz

What term is used to describe the living components of an environment?

• Ecosystem

• Microorganisms

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Which of the following is NOT considered an abiotic component?

• Bacteria

• Water

• Wind

• Sunlight

What is an example of an environment as mentioned in the video?

• A computer

• A textbook

• A classroom

• A pencil

What is the most common living thing in ecosystems?

• Squirrels

• Eagles

• Microorganisms

• Bears

How is a community defined in ecological terms?

• Multiple species in the same area

• A group of ecosystems

• A single organism

• A single species

What is the primary focus of ecology?

• Measuring the size of populations

• Classifying non-living components

• Understanding interactions within ecosystems

• Studying individual organisms

What is the Cahoots Matine Valley in BC known for?

• A tropical rainforest

• A fishing area

• A grizzly bear sanctuary

• A desert ecosystem

Which of the following is an example of a living to non-living interaction?

• A bear eating berries

• A stream eroding rocks

• A grizzly drinking water

• Wind blowing through trees

What type of interaction occurs when a river passes over rocks?

• Non-living to non-living

• Living to non-living

• Living to living

• Non-living to living

What task are students asked to complete before the next class?

• Identify three types of interactions

• Create a model of a community

• Write an essay on ecosystems

• Read pages 10-15 in the textbook