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Ecology

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A relationship between two organisms where both organisms are helped is known as...

a)

A Competition Relationship

b)

Mutualism

c)

A Parasitic Relationship

d)

Commensalism

2.

A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits and the other organism is harmed is known as...

a)

A Competition Relationship

b)

Mutualism

c)

A Parasitic Relationship

d)

Commensalism

3.

A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits and the other organism is not benefited or harmed is known as...

a)

A Competition Relationship

b)

Mutualism

c)

A Parasitic Relationship

d)

Commensalism

4.

A relationship between two organisms where both organisms are relying on the same limited resources is known as...

a)

A Competition Relationship

b)

Mutualism

c)

A Parasitic Relationship

d)

Commensalism

5.

According to this food web, a dragonfly would be considered...

a)

A Predator

b)

Prey

c)

Both a Predator and Prey

d)

Neither a Predator nor Prey

6.

According to this food web, an eagle would be considered...

a)

A Predator

b)

Prey

c)

Both a Predator and Prey

d)

Neither a Predator nor Prey

7.

Use the food web to answer this question. If the butterfly population in this ecosystem became contaminated, would this affect the python population?

a)

No, because pythons do not eat butterflies

b)

No, because eating something that is contaminated does not affect the predator

c)

Yes, because frogs eat butterflies

d)

Yes, because butterflies eat lavenders

8.

Which of the following is the lowest on the food chain?

a)

Consumer

b)

Prey

c)

Producer

d)

Apex Predator

9.

When an organism is introduced to an ecosystem, the carrying capacity will determine the maximum number of organisms that can live successfully in an ecosystem.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Select All That Apply:

Which of the following are factors could result in a negative affect on food supply?

a)

Increased Number of Prey

b)

Increased Number of Producers

c)

Increase in Competition

d)

Increased Number of Predators

11.

Which of the following human activities could cause a negative impact on nearby ecosystems?

a)

Growing a Garden Using Natural Fertilizer

b)

Collecting and Using Rain Water for Everyday Activities

c)

Capturing Solar Energy by Building Panels on Existing Structures

d)

Washing your Car and Runoff Entering a Nearby Stream

12.

If the climate in a cold region (like the Taiga) changed and the average weather patterns began to become warmer, would this affect the organisms living there?

a)

Yes

b)

No