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Energy flows through the ecosystems, production

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor in an ecosystems ?

a)

Temperature

b)

Sunlight

c)

Predation

d)

Water

2.

The greenhouse effect is caused by:

a)

A hole in the ozone layer

b)

Certain gases trapping heat from the sun

c)

The rotation of the Earth

d)

Volcanic eruptions

3.

Citizen science in ecology can be used to:

a)

Develop new medications

b)

Track the spread of invasive species

c)

Test new technologies

d)

Conduct brain surgery

4.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Natural gas

c)

Wind power

d)

Oil

5.

A major threat to ecosystems caused by human activities is:

a)

Increased volcanic activity

b)

The movement of tectonic plates

c)

Natural disasters

d)

Habitat destruction

6.

In a food chain, which organism is the primary producer?

a)

Producer

b)

Decomposer

c)

Carnivore

d)

Herbivore

7.

What is the term for the transfer of energy through an ecosystem?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cellular respiration

c)

Nutrient cycle

d)

Food chain

8.

Biodiversity refers to:

a)

The number of individuals in a population

b)

The variety of life on Earth

c)

Te climate of a specific region

d)

The physical features of an environment

9.

What is the main process by which decomposers break down dead organic matter?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Symbiosis

c)

Predation

d)

Decomposition

10.

Which of the following is a benefit of healthy biodiversity?

a)

More stable ecosystems

b)

Faster spread of disease

c)

Increased risk of invasive species

d)

Reduced competition for resources