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Pro vs. Eu, competition, & Food Webs

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of cell has a nucleus? 
a)
eukaryotic
b)
prokaryotic 
2.

Plant and animal cells are examples of

a)

prokaryotic cells

b)

eukaryotic cells

3.

Which of the following is only found in EUKARYOTIC cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosomes

4.

PROKARYOTIC cells do NOT have

a)

membrane bound organelles

b)

cell membrane

c)

DNA

d)

ribosomes

5.

Which cell type tends to be smaller?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

there is not a size difference

6.
The introduction of a non-native species into an ecosystem can result in serious ecological problems.  This is often because the non-native species
a)
adapt to changes quickly
b)
mutations
c)
lacks natural predators 
d)
provides additional genetic diversity
7.
What factor would cause animals of the same species to begin competing with one another?
a)
increase in precipitation         
b)
the presence of decomposers
c)
the introduction of a new food source
d)
limited supply of resources
8.
In an ecosystem, members of the lizards are observed eating members of the insect population.  In this same ecosystem, birds are also observed using insects as a food source.  The relationship between lizards and birds would best be described as –
a)
predator
b)
 competitive
c)
parasitic
d)
mutualistic
9.

How would the removal of earthworms from the food chain affect the other organisms?

a)

The number of bass will increase.

b)

The number of crayfish will decrease.

c)

The crayfish will get their energy directly from the sun.

d)

The number of bass and ospreys (bird) will increase.

10.

Suppose that a new predator of the rabbit migrated to this ecosystem. What is the most likely initial effect on the other organisms?

a)

More competition among the mice for food

b)

More competition among the hawks for food

c)

Less competition among snakes for food

d)

Less grass available for food

11.
How many primary consumers are in this food web?  
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
12.
Who are the primary producers in this food web?  
a)
The lizard and the Hawk
b)
The Grasshopper and the Mouse
c)
The rabbit and the Hawk
d)
The lizard and the snake