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Quiz Unit 3 Lesson 1 Ecosytem Dynamics

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an Ecosystem?

a)

a system made up of all the living and nonliving things in a given area

b)

a system of only living things in a given area

c)

a system of only nonliving things in a given area.

d)

none of these

2.

Which of the following are nonliving factors?

a)

water, air, algae

b)

air, rocks, algae

c)

sand, air, rocks

d)

sand, plants, air

3.

What is Biodiversity?

a)
Biodiversity is the term used to describe weather patterns.
b)
Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Mars.
c)
Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Earth.
d)
Biodiversity is the study of rocks on Earth.
4.

What is genetic diversity?

a)
Genetic diversity is the variety of different versions of genes within a species.
b)
Genetic diversity is the same as genetic modification.
c)
Genetic diversity refers to the number of chromosomes in an organism.
d)
Genetic diversity is only relevant in plants, not animals.
5.

What is Species Diversity?

a)
Species diversity is the variety of different species within a specific ecosystem or area.
b)
Species diversity only considers the physical appearance of species.
c)
Species diversity is the same as genetic diversity.
d)
Species diversity refers to the number of individuals within a species.
6.

What is Ecosystem Diversity?

a)
The amount of rainfall in an ecosystem.
b)
Variety of different ecosystems within a specific area or region.
c)
The number of species within an ecosystem.
d)
The temperature range in an ecosystem.
7.

Which of the following statements best describes LOW species diversity?

a)

a state park includes multiple forest, wetlands, and freshwater ecosystems

b)

all of these

c)

a population of frogs has a wide variety of skin colors.

d)

a marsh system is covered by a single species of cattails.

8.

The photo is an example of.....?

a)

ecosystem diversity

b)

dynamics

c)

genetic diversity

d)

species diversity

9.

The photo is an example of....?

a)

species diversity

b)

genetic diversity

c)

ecosystem diversity

d)

animal diversity

10.

What is High biodiversity?

a)
An ecosystem with a wide variety of different species of plants, animals, and other organisms.
b)
An ecosystem with a moderate variety of different species of plants and animals
c)
An ecosystem with only one species of plant
d)
An ecosystem with no living organisms
11.

An example of genetic diversity.

a)

Population of cats with the same fur lengths

b)
Group of trees with varying heights
c)
Population of butterflies with different wing colors
d)
Collection of rocks with different shapes
12.

An example of low biodiversity.

a)

none of these

b)

When there is a high number of species in an ecosystem

c)

When there is a low number of species in an ecosystem

d)

Where there is an average number of species in an ecosystem

13.

Predict what would happen if the hawk population decreased.

Select All that apply

a)

The rabbits would start eating the grasshoppers and mice

b)

the grasshoppers and mice would not be affected

c)

The grass would become sparse because there would be more rabbits eating it

d)

the population of lizards, rabbits, and snakes would grow

14.

Which statement best describes a disturbance in an ecosystem?

a)
A disturbance in an ecosystem only affects one species within the ecosystem.
b)
A disturbance in an ecosystem has no impact on the community structure.
c)
A disturbance in an ecosystem is a planned event to improve ecosystem health.
d)
A disturbance in an ecosystem is an event that disrupts the normal functioning of the ecosystem, causing changes in the community structure and composition.
15.

Which of the following are examples of natural disturbances to an ecosystem?

Select All the Apply.

a)

flooding

b)

oil spills

c)

wildfires

d)

clearing land to build homes

16.

How quickly an ecosystem recovers from a disturbance depends on?

a)
number of species in the ecosystem
b)

duration of the disturbance

c)

severity of the disturbance

d)
temperature of the ecosystem
17.

Each color represents a species of insect pollinators. Which individual of species would survive under heavy rainfall conditions?

a)
Red
b)
Blue
c)
Yellow
d)
Green
18.

Which community of insect pollinator would survive BEST under light rainfall conditions?

a)

diverse

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

19.

Which community would be able to quickly recover from a disturbance in the ecosystem?

a)

Communities with low biodiversity

b)
Communities with only one dominant species
c)
Communities with limited resources and high competition
d)

Communities with high biodiversity

20.

Which ecosystem processes do humans benefit from?

Select ALL that apply.

a)

decomposition of waste

b)

growth of trees and plants

c)

pollination of crops

d)

making plastic bottles

21.

Which of the following are examples of humans negative impact on biodiversity?

Select ALL the apply.

a)

Habitat destruction

b)

Temperature

c)

Introducing new species

d)

Overharvesting species

22.

What is the first thing YOU can do to help preserve Biodiversity?

a)
Educate yourself
b)
Consume endangered species
c)
Ignore conservation efforts
d)
Plant more invasive species
23.

Which organisms will you find the most of in an ecosystem?

a)

Consumer

b)

Producer

c)

Decomposer

24.

Which of the following is a way humans cause a disturbance to an ecosystem?

a)
Urbanization
b)
Climate change
c)
Deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and introducing invasive species
d)
Conservation efforts
25.

How do these Burros get energy from the sun?

a)

sunbathing

b)

they don't need the sun's energy

c)

drinking water

d)

eating plants

26.

Which organisms will you find the most of in an ecosystem?

a)

Consumer

b)

Producer

c)

Decomposer

27.
Food, water, sunlight, shelter, and space are resources that are  __________.
a)
limiting factors
b)
wet
c)
messy
d)
found in rocks
28.

What type of Symbiotic relationship is a dog and tick?

a)

none

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

d)

mutualism

29.

The angler fish (with the glowing extension from its head) and the bacteria, are an example of which type of Symbiotic Relationship?

a)

none

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

d)

mutualism

30.

A system with living and nonliving things in a given area.

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

c)

ecosystem

d)

genetics