WorksheetsAP Biology Ecology Quiz 1-4
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
J-Shaped curves
a)
show a decline after an increase
b)
display populations that have reached carrying capacity
c)
represent exponential growth
d)
does not depend on the numbe rof resources
2.
A herd of zebras would be considered a
a)
community
b)
species
c)
ecosystem
d)
population
3.
All of the following are density-dependent factors that limit animal populations EXCEPT.
a)
weather
b)
predation
c)
food competition
d)
birthrate
4.
Two organisms of different species exist in a relationship in which each individual benefits from the activity of the other:
a)
commensalism
b)
parasitism
c)
herbivory
d)
mutualism
5.
Which of the following is an omnivore?
a)
Rabbit
b)
Carrots
c)
Owls
d)
Birds
6.
Which point on the graph represents carrying capacity?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
7.
Nitrogen Fixation is carried out by
a)
bacteria
b)
plants
c)
herbivores
d)
mushrooms
8.
Which of the following best describes a social behavior?
a)
One monkey grooming another.
b)
A predator chasing prey.
c)
An animal defending its territory.
d)
An animal hibernating.
9.
A way of learning that involves a reward or punishment is called?
a)
observational learning
b)
operant conditioning
c)
habituation
d)
playing
10.
Raccoons rip trash bags open and sort through the trash when Mr. Robinson leaves the bags outside. The raccoons are exhibiting what type of behavior?
a)
automatic behavior
b)
learned behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
11.
A mother is born knowing how to nurse her puppies. This is an example of which type of behavior?
a)
learned
b)
trial and error
c)
operant conditioning
d)
Innate
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