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Symbiosis and Competition 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term belongs in area A?

a)

Mutualism

b)

Prey

c)

Parasitism

d)

Predation

2.

Which phrase belongs in area B?

a)

protozoa helping termites digest food

b)

ticks feeding on a deer

c)

nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plant roots

d)

orchids growing on tree trunks

3.

Which term belongs in area C?

a)

Mutualism

b)

Competition

c)

Parasitism

d)

Neutralism

4.

The ecological niches of three bird species are shown in the diagram to the right. What is the advantage of each bird species having a different niche?

a)

Predators are less likely to feed on birds in a variety of locations.

b)

More abiotic resources are available for each bird.

c)

As more birds feed higher in the tree, available energy increases.

d)

There is less competition for food.

5.

In a forest community, a shelf fungus and a slug live on the side of a decaying tree trunk. The fungus digests and absorbs materials from the tree, while the slug eats algae growing on the outside of the trunk. These organisms do not compete with one another because they occupy

a)

the same habitat, but different niches

b)

the same niche and the same habitat

c)

the same niche, but different habitats

d)

different habitats and different niches

6.

Imported animal species often disrupt an ecosystem because in their new environment, they will most likely

a)

eliminate the genetic variation of plants

b)

have no natural enemies

c)

increase the number of mutations animals

d)

be unable to produce offspring

7.

In certain ocean ecosystems, moray eels have microorganisms that could cause harm removed by shrimp that feed on the microorganisms. The relationship between the moray eels and the shrimp would best be classified as -

a)

Parasitism

b)

Mutualism

c)

Competition

d)

Commensalism

8.

Certain gastropods, like snails, produce hard shells for protection. After the gastropods die, these shells are left behind when the soft tissue is decomposed. Hermit crabs are able to use the empty shells as shelter and protection for themselves. The relationship between gastropods and hermit crabs is best described as –

a)

Parasitism

b)

Mutualism

c)

Predation

d)

Commensalism

9.

When a non-native species is introduced into an ecosystem, it often has no natural enemies to keep its population in check. Because of this lack of predation, non-native species are able to do which of the following?

a)

Prevent food from ever being limited

b)

Create hybrid offspring with other species

c)

Outcompete native species for resources

d)

Keep parasites out of the population

10.

A bird builds a nest in a tree without affecting the tree

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commenalistic

c)

Parasitio

d)

Predatory

11.

Mosquitoes consume blood from a host organism

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commenalistic

c)

Parasitic

d)

Predatory

12.

A spider gains nutrition by devouring a cricket

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commenalistic

c)

Parasitic

d)

Predatory

13.

Bacteria live inside the intestines of termites aiding in the digestion of cellulose

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commenalistic

c)

Parasitic

d)

Predatory

14.

Bacteria grows inside of a cut causing an infection

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commenalistic

c)

Parasitic

d)

Predatory

15.

According to the graph, which statement describes the relationship between the mites and the honeybees?

a)

The mites are parasites of the honeybees.

b)

The mites and honeybees both benefit from living together.

c)

The honeybees are unaffected while the mites benefit from the relationship.

d)

The honeybees have an advantage over the mites when competing for the same resources.