WorksheetsEcology introduction
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Ecology is __
the study of E. coli.
the study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment.
life.
the study of interactions among organisms.
This group of wolves best represents a _
species
scientific method
population
biome
Check all of the following that are abiotic?
rock
mushroom
water
sun
algae
Check all statements that are true about living things.
All organisms develop and reproduce
All organisms eat food
All organisms are made of one or more cells
All organisms react to their environment
All organisms require energy for life processes
All of the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area make up _.
an ecosystem
life
a habitat
a cool video to watch in class
Which of the following is an example of symbiosis?
A mother bear taking care of her cub
A married couple who agree to split their rent and share housework duties.
A worm living in a cow's intestine.
One chimp cleaning and grooming the hair of another chimp.
How is commensalism different from mutualism?
In commensalism, one species benefits while the other is unharmed; in mutualism, both species benefit
In commensalism, one species is harmed while the other benefits; in mutualism, both species benefit
In commensalism, neither species is harmed; in mutualism, one species is harmed
In commensalism, both species benefit; in mutualism, one species is harmed
Which of the following is an example of a parasite?
A flea
An orchid
An Egyptian plover
The bacteria that live in human intestines
When a honeybee pollinates flowers, the bee gets access to nectar, while the flowers gain the chance to reproduce. This is an example of:
Amensalism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Mutualism
Remoras are fish that swim alongside sharks, eating scraps that the sharks leave behind. This is an example of:
Amensalism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Mutualism
Which of the following is an example of a host organism?
An Egyptian plover
An orchid
A dog with fleas
A botfly
Clownfish live inside sea anemones. They eat creatures that harm anemones, while anemones protect clownfish from predators. This is an example of:
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Amensalism
A parasite cannot survive without a host organism.
True
False
Mistletoe is a plant that grows in the branches of other plants. It grows by taking nutrients and water from these plants. This is an example of:
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Amensalism
