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WorksheetsSpiral Review Game
Total questions: 157
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
___________ is when individuals permanently move into an area.
Emmigration
Immigration
Live births
Transformation
Vacation
_________ is when individuals permanently move out of / away from an area.
Emmigration
Immigration
Inflow
Outflow
Population growth
Which of the following is the definition for birth rate?
The number of births per 1,000 individuals in a population in 1 year
The number of births in a population
The speed at which a species gives birth
The quantity of births over an individual's lifetime
Which of the following is the definition for death / mortality rate?
The number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population during 1 year
The number of deaths in a population
The number of deaths in 1 year
The speed at which a species matures and then dies
What is this? (select two)
Exponential growth
Logistic growth
J-shaped growth
S-shaped growth
What is this? (select two)
Exponential growth
Logistic growth
J-shaped growth
S-shaped growth
What kind of curve describes human population growth right now?
Can the human population continue to grow in this way forever?
Yes
No
Young wasps are eating the tomato hornworm that is their host. What is this an example of?
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
competition
A bird eats a worm. Who is the predator?
the worm
the bird
both the bird and the worm
neither the bird nor the worm
In which type of symbiosis do organisms help each other?
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
competition
Two members of the same species fight over who gets a certain food.
Members of different species try to take over a certain nesting area.
These are both examples of
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
competition
What is an animal that is eaten by another animal called?
prey
predator
producer
herbivore
Coyotes prey on prairie dogs.
In order for the prairie dog population to survive,
how many prairie dogs are needed compared to coyotes?
fewer prairie dogs than coyotes
many more prairie dogs than coyotes
about the same number of prairie dogs as coyotes
there is no relationship between the number of prairie dogs and coyotes
What is an animal that catches and eats another animal called?
prey
predator
community
ecology
A relationship between two organisms in which one benefits and the other is not affected
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
competition
A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other
mutualism
parasitism
predation
symbiosis
A relationship between two organisms in which one eats the other
mutualism
parasitism
predation
symbiosis
A relationship between two organisms in which one benefits and the other is harmed
commensalism
parasitism
predation
symbiosis
A relationship between two organisms in which both benefit
mutualism
parasitism
commensalism
predation
The term used to describe a sparrow that has been caught by an eagle
prey
predator
omnivore
herbivore
Certain ants eat a liquid called honeydew excreted by insects called aphids.
In exchange, the ants protect the aphids from predators.
What kind of relationship is this?
mutualism
parasitism
commensalism
predation
Which statement describes the relationship between latitude and temperature?
as latitude increases, temperature increases
as latitude increases, temperature decreases
there is no relationship between latitude and temperature
What type of ecosystem would you be most likely to find at a latitude of 5°N?
tropical rainforest
temperature grassland
polar desert
boreal forest or taiga
What type of ecosystem would you be most likely to find at a latitude of 70°N
subtropical desert
tropical rainforest
boreal forest or taiga
temperate grassland
Which statement describes the relationship between altitude and temperature?
as altitude increases, temperature increases
as altitude increases, temperature decreases
there is no relationship between altitude and temperature
What are the two most significant abiotic factors that influence what type of biome is found in a geographic area?
wind speed
humidity level
average temperature
average precipitation
Which ecosystem would you expect to find the greatest amount of biomass and biodiversity?
temperate desert
tropical rainforest
boreal forest
polar grassland
Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall (and other precipitation)?
tundra
desert
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?
tundra
desert
grassland
tropical rainforest
Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?
tundra
desert
tropical rainforest
pine forest
Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil?
taiga
tundra
deciduous forest
grassland
The most important abiotic factors when studying biomes are...
Soil and Freshwater
Producers and Consumers
Native Plants and Animals
Precipitation and Temperature
Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)?
Temperate Forest
Rainforest
Grasslands
Taiga
Which biome has 4 seasons?
Taiga
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Forest
Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards?
Desert
Grasslands
Temperate Forest
Taiga
lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures.
Desert
Taiga
Tundra
Grasslands
What term describes the living parts of an ecosystem?
Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
A desert is very hot during the day and receives very little rain.
Which plants have an adaptation that would help them survive?
plants with waxy coatings
plants with deep roots
plants with large leaves
plants with soft stems
An organism has thick white fur, a bushy tail, and short ears. It often burrows holes and curls into a ball for warmth. To which biome is this organism most likely adapted?
Grassland
Tundra
Taigia
Desert
A biome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT...
human population size
temperature
precipitation
plant and animal communities
This biome, also called a boreal forest, has dense forests of conifers (cone-bearing evergreen trees). Temperatures are cold, but soil is not completely frozen.
Tundra
Taiga
Temperate Forest
Grasslands
The three-toed sloth is adapted to living in a hot, humid climate with lush vegetation and no seasons. What biome would you most liked find this organism?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Grasslands
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?
Most of them are quite large
Most of them are warm-blooded
Most are unable to withstand temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Most can survive on very little water
How can people change or impact biomes?
By melting the permafrost with campfires
By cutting down trees and polluting the water
By raising different kinds of animals on farms
By using canoes and boats to navigate rivers
Which animal might you find on the savanna, or grassland?
A
B
C
D
Which term best describes the species you can find in a tropical rainforest?
Few and far between
Diverse and large in number
Mainly trees, with few animals
Large in number, but limited in diversity
Location: African Savannas and North American Plains
Dry seasons on this biome prevent the growth of trees.
Dominated by grasses
Which organism is a producer
crab
mold
pelican
phytoplankton
What would happen to the herbivores if grass died out?
They would not be affected
They would move out or die
They would be eaten by more predators
They would start eating meat
What does a community include
All the populations that live together
The biotic and abiotic elements of the environment
All the producers but not the consumers
All the consumers but not the producers
What is the difference between auditory and visual communication?
Only auditory communication is used to find mates.
Only visual communication is used to warn predators.
Only visual communication uses echolocation to find food.
Only auditory communications uses sound to send a message.
What is the relationship between biomes and ecosystems?
A biome may contain many ecosystems, and ecosystems within the same biome are typically home to similar species of organisms.
An ecosystem may contain many biomes, and biomes within the same ecosystem are typically home to similar species of organisms
Bothe biomes and ecosystems are characterized by their climate conditions and the communities that live in them: however, biomes refer to land environments and ecosystems refer to aquatic environments.
Bothe biomes and ecosystems are characterized by their climate conditions and the communities that live in them: however, ecosystems refer to land environments and biomes refer to aquatic environments.
If a hermit crab takes a shell that was discarded by another crab, what kind of relationship would it be?
parasitism
mutualism
commensalism
predator/prey
What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?
They control the polulation
they compete with consumers for food
they provide energy for producers
they recycle energy and materials from dead organisms
What does a food chain show?
the feeding relationship between organisms
the migration of organisms
the increase of organisms
the path of energy flow from producer to consumer
Which of these is a biotic limiting factor?
new predators move into the ecosystem
a drought occurs
a hurricane passes through
living space is lost because of humans
All of the following could limit the growth of a population except which factor?
harsh winter
increased predator population
lack of rain
plentiful food sources
All of the following are visual communication examples EXCEPT...
sage grouse mating dance
shaking of a rattlesnake tail
howl of a wolf
lightning bug glowing
The purpose of visual communication is to...
ward off predators
attract a mate
locate food
all of the answers above
All of the following are auditory communication examples except...
the song of a humpback whale
the bugle of a bull elk
the change in color of a chameleon
the bark of a coyote
The purpose of auditory communication is to...
ward off predators
attract a mate
locate food
all of the answers above
A graph displaying the population of an organism and its predator's population over time looks like which of the following?
Which would be a human activity that would limit a population's growth? Choose all that apply.
hiking in the woods
building highways across states
factories with pollution flowing in the river
canoeing on a lake
over-hunting during deer season
Swamps are commonly found on
rocky hillsides
flat, poorly drained land
mountain peaks
bottoms of ponds or lakes
Which is a freshwater ecosystem?
Coral Reef
Pond
Benthos
Nekton
The difference between a lake and a pond is:
A lake is larger than one acre.
A lake has animals longer than 1 meter
A pond has lillypads
A lake has a zone the light cannot reach
What is at the base of the food chain in the ocean?
whales
plankton
turtles
seaweed
