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Grade 7 Dynamic Ecosystems

Total questions: 171

Worksheet time: 5hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Abdullah is studying ecology. What does ecology focus on?

a)

The study of human feet

b)

The study of relationships between plants, animals and their surroundings

c)

The study of bones

d)

The study of the brain

2.

Saud and Suliman are exploring the forest. They wonder, the place where an organism lives is called its?

a)

Home

b)

Habitat

c)

Area

d)

Shelter

3.

Abdullah watches as a frog eats a fly. The frog and fly are demonstrating ________.

a)

mutualism

b)

competition

c)

predator/prey

d)

parasitism

4.

Recently, a family of bobcats(predator) moved into an area where Abdullah and Saleh often observe a large rabbit(prey) population. What changes may occur in the food chain?

a)

The rabbit population may increase

b)

The rabbit population may decrease

c)

The rabbit population may increase first, then decrease

d)

The rabbit population will remain the same

5.

In a vibrant schoolyard, a collection of students, including Saleh and Abdelaziz, interact with each other and their surroundings, which include the playground equipment and the trees. This setting represents a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

a)

Population

b)

Community

c)

Habitat

d)

Ecosystem

6.

Which of the following animals did Mohammed and Ali see during their visit to the forest that is not part of the classification community?

a)

Fox

b)

Tree

c)

Sun

d)

Bear

7.

A group of bunnies living in the forest is an example of a __________.

a)

Population

b)

Ecosystem

c)

Individual

d)

Community

8.

Saud and Abdullah were exploring the forest when they learned that the place where an organism lives is its _________.

a)

community

b)

ecosystem

c)

abiotic

d)

habitat

9.

In a small town, the largest population that the local park can support at any given time is a concern for the community. Ali, Abdelaziz, and Bader often discuss how to manage the park's resources effectively.

a)

Population Control

b)

Carrying capacity

c)

Commensalism

d)

Limiting factor

10.

When the number of organisms in a community, like the one Bader and Mohammed are studying, exceeds the capacity of their environment to support life at a decent standard of living.

a)

Competitive Relationship

b)

Limiting Factors

c)

Population Control

d)

Over Population

11.

During a science class, Abdelaziz asked his friends about the part of Earth where life exists.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

12.

During a biology class, Abdelaziz and Ali were discussing the factors that affect animal populations in their local ecosystem. They learned about an environmental factor that prevents a population from increasing.

a)

Population Control

b)

Mutualism

c)

Limiting factor

d)

Commensalism

13.

In a local park, Bander, Mohammed, and Saleh often observe a group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area.

a)

Population

b)

Community

c)

Species

d)

Family

14.

During a biology class, Saleh asked his friends to define a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

a)

Species

b)

Community

c)

Population

d)

Society

15.

In a vibrant park, all the different populations of animals and plants that live together create a unique ecosystem. What do we call this collection of various species interacting in their environment?

a)

Species

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Society

16.

Nasser learned about endangered species in school. What does it mean when an animal is endangered?

a)

Something once lived but no longer exists.

b)

Animals that is at risk of extinction.

c)

Place that protects animals at risk.

17.

What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

a)

Something once lived but no longer exists.

b)

Animals that is at risk of extinction.

c)

Place that protects animals at risk.

18.

Saud and Saleh are studying endangered species. A species is defined as endangered when it

a)

suffers from damage to its habitat.

b)

suffers from disease or predation.

c)

when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.

d)

all of the above

19.

Abdullah learned that an endangered species is

a)

One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction

b)

One whose not been spotted after many years.

c)

One whose numbers are abundant.

20.

Bader and Abdullah are studying the concept of carrying capacity in an ecosystem.

a)

The maximum number of individuals that can fit into an area

b)

Ability of an area to accommodate a growing population

c)

The greatest # of individuals an area can support over time.

d)

The maximum number of species that can co-exist in an area

21.

What is the carrying capacity shown on the graph?

a)

90 Rabbits

b)

0.9 Rabbits

c)

9 Rabbits

d)

9 Years

22.

If a population of gazelle decrease, the population of cheetahs will...

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Stay the same

d)

Cheetahs don't eat gazelle

23.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A decrease in food availability lowers carrying capacity.

b)

An increase in water will decrease the carrying capacity.

c)

A fishes population cannot exceed the carrying capacity.

d)

A population stays level once at carrying capacity.

24.

Carrying capacity applies to...

a)

Humans

b)

Animals

c)

Plants

d)

All of the above

25.

If humans destroy all of the Sea Turtles nesting sites, what is going to happen to the Sea Turtles?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

d)

Sea Turtles don't need to nest

26.

What would happen to the hedgehog population in the park if more foxes were introduced to the area by Omar and Mohammed?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

d)

What are hedgehogs?

27.

When water used to cool machinery at the local factory is returned to the river, it raises the river water temperature. This causes a sharp decline in small invertebrate populations. Based on the food web, a likely consequence of this change would be:

a)

an increase in the number of clams.

b)

an increase in the number of water plants.

c)

an increase in the number of crayfish.

d)

an increase in the number of crabs.

28.

Bander and Abdullah were discussing how food, water, sunlight, air, and soil are resources that are often __________.

a)

limiting factors

b)

wet

c)

messy

d)

found in rocks

29.

Bader and Saud are studying the concept of ecology. They learn that the number of individuals a habitat can sustain with the resources it has available is crucial for understanding ecosystems.

a)

Carrying capacity

b)

Limiting factors

c)

Resources

d)

Population

30.

In a forest, all members of the deer species in a certain area are being observed by Tamim and Abdelrahman.

a)

Population

b)

Limiting Factors

c)

Immigration

d)

Birth Rate

31.

If there is more food than usual in an ecosystem, then...

a)

Populations will stay the same

b)

Populations will decrease

c)

Populations will increase

32.

If a disease destroying barley plants in a field swept through an ecosystem, what would happen to the barley eating bird population in the field? Abdelrahman and Tamim are observing the changes in the ecosystem.

a)

The bird population would stay the same

b)

The bird population would infinitely increase

c)

The bird population would decrease

33.

What would happen if the population of hawks suddenly increased in the forest near Mohammed's house? How would it affect the other organisms in the ecosystem?

a)

The snakes would decrease due to more hawks eating them

b)

All of the population of organisms would increase

c)

The biotic factors in the ecosystem would increase

d)

The hawks' predators would decrease

34.

What will happen if all of the frogs in a population die?

a)

The frogs' predators will decrease and the frogs' prey will increase

b)

The frogs' predators will increase and the frogs' prey will decrease

c)

The frogs' predators will increase and they frogs' prey in increase.

d)

We better all pray because there isn't anymore frogs.

35.

What happens when a community of students, including Mohammed, Saud, and Omar, reaches its carrying capacity in terms of available resources like study materials and space in the library?

a)

Populations will decrease

b)

Resources such as study materials, space, and time will be unlimited

c)

Populations will increase

d)

Nothing, everything will stay the same.

36.

Saleh and Abdullah are discussing what all living things need to survive. They wonder if it is ________.

a)

water

b)

space

c)

food

d)

all of the above

37.

If a population of gazelle decrease, the population of cheetahs will...

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Stay the same

d)

Cheetahs don't eat gazelle

38.

True or False: A natural disaster is an example of a limiting factor in the growth of Mohammed's community garden.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What would happen to the hedgehog population in the park if more foxes were introduced to the area where Mohammed and Nasser often play?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

d)

What are hedgehogs?

40.

What would happen to the organisms in this food web if there was a severe drought affecting the area where Saleh and Ali study?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

d)

What is a drought?

41.

What would happen to the bird population in the park if the mouse population increased due to the efforts of Tamim and Mohammed to reduce cat numbers?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

d)

What is a mouse?

42.

Nasser and Bader are studying the factors that affect the growth of a plant population in their garden. What is a limiting factor?

a)

Factors that always increase a population

b)

Factors that always decrease a population

c)

Resources that are unlimited

d)

Factors/resources that limit how many organisms can live in an area at the same time

43.

If there was a wildfire in the forest that destroyed the plant life, what would happen to the herbivore population that Saleh and Omar often observe during their hikes?

a)

Herbivores would decrease due to a lack of food

b)

Herbivores would increase due to an increase of food

c)

Herbivores would not be affected

d)

Herbivores would decrease due to an increase in predators

44.

During a biology class, Ali asked, "Which of the following is not a limiting factor for rabbits?"

a)

sunlight

b)

grass

c)

water

d)

foxes

45.

If the amount of food resources increases in the local park, the population of rabbits that Saleh and Ali often observe would

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

go extinct

46.

Abdullah and Saud were discussing what all living things need to survive. They concluded that they need ________.

a)

water

b)

space

c)

food

d)

all of the above

47.

When resources are NOT available, Abdelaziz and his friends will _____________ in size.

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

48.

Omar and Abdullah were discussing the characteristics of all living things.

a)

biotic

b)

abiotic

c)

biosphere

d)

biome

49.

In a biology class, Tamim and his friends are learning about the different factors that affect ecosystems. They discuss the elements that are not living but play a crucial role in the environment where living organisms thrive.

a)

abiotic

b)

biotic

c)

abiology

d)

antibiotic

50.
Group of organisms that are able to interbreed and produce young.
a)
Species
b)
habitat
c)
niche
d)
community
51.
All individuals of a given species in a specific area at a certain time.
a)
population
b)
community
c)
ecosystem
d)
biome
52.
The place where an organism lives in order to obtain its food, water, and shelter.
a)
species
b)
habitat
c)
niche
d)
community
53.
All the different populations living together in a specific area/region at a certain time.
a)
population
b)
community
c)
ecosystem
d)
biome
54.
A (or more than one) biotic community plus the abiotic features.
a)
Population
b)
Community
c)
Ecosystem
d)
Biome
55.
Whole living layer around the globe.
a)
Population
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Biome
d)
Biosphere
56.
The maximum number of organisms that can survive in a particular ecosystem.
a)
carrying capacity
b)
birth rate
c)
limiting factor
d)
death rate
57.
When the availability of food, water,space and shelter become less than what populations need. 
a)
carrying capacity
b)
limiting factor
c)
exponential growth
d)
population density
58.
What can limit an area's carrying capacity?
a)
Lack of predators
b)
abundance of food
c)
disease
d)
all of the above
59.
If a disease destroying barley plants in a field swept through an ecosystem, what would happen to the barley eating bird population in the the field ?
a)
The bird population would stay the same
b)
The bird population would infinitely increase
c)
The bird population would decrease
60.

Click all that apply. Living organisms need:

a)

Oxygen

b)

Shelter/space

c)

Food

d)

Water

61.

Which of the following are examples of limiting factors

a)

Food

b)

Disease

c)

Water

d)

Shelter

62.

What is the carrying capacity of this population?

a)

35

b)

1500

c)

2000

d)

2500

63.

In a large Maine forest with many animals and lots of space, there are only a small number of bears. Which of these most likely limits the population of bears in the forest?

a)

Supply of food

b)

Space

c)

Cloud cover in the atmosphere

d)

Types of trees in the area

64.

The picture to the right represents a sunny, dry desert.

Which factor most likely limits the desert’s carrying

capacity for plant life?

a)

The number of animals that eat plants

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The availability of space to grow

d)

The availability of water

65.

How is commensalism different from mutualism?

a)

In commensalism, one species benefits while the other is unharmed; in mutualism, both species benefit

b)

In commensalism, one species is harmed while the other benefits; in mutualism, both species benefit

c)

In commensalism, neither species is harmed; in mutualism, one species is harmed

d)

In commensalism, both species benefit; in mutualism, one species is harmed

66.

Which of the following is an example of symbiosis?

a)

A mother bear taking care of her cub

b)

A married couple who agree to split their rent and share housework duties.

c)

A worm living in a cow's intestine.

d)

One chimp cleaning and grooming the hair of another chimp.

67.

When a honeybee pollinates flowers, the bee gets access to nectar, while the flowers gain the chance to reproduce. This is an example of:

a)

Amensalism

b)

Commensalism

c)

Parasitism

d)

Mutualism

68.
Barnacles create home sites by attaching themselves to whales. This relationship neither harms nor benefits the whales. 
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
69.
Yucca flowers are pollinated by yucca moths. The moths lay their eggs in the flowers where the larvae hatch and eat some of the developing seeds. Both species benefit. 
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
70.
Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from a spruce tree. The spruce tree is harmed. 
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
71.
 The stork uses it saw-like bill to cut up the dead animals it eats. As a result, the dead animal carcass is accessible to some bees for food and egg laying. The relationship neither harms nor benefits the stork.
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
72.
a relationship that occurs when two or more organims of the same species need the same resource at the same time
a)
competition
b)
symbiosis
c)
predation
73.
Two male Giraffes are fighting over the last green leaf of a tree that is dying.  
a)
Competition
b)
Mutualsim
c)
Predation
d)
Commensalism
74.
A coyote captures, kills, and eats a rabbit. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
75.

Which ONE of the following is NOT a type of symbiosis?

a)

mutualism

b)

predation

c)

commensalism

d)

parasitism

76.
A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unharmed...
a)
Mutualism 
b)
Competition
c)
Parasitsm 
d)
Commensalism 
77.
A tapeworm and a cat have this type of relationship.
a)
mutualism
b)
parasitism
c)
commensalism
d)
competition
78.
What type of symbiosis?  Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers.  The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds as they move from flower to flower.
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
79.
What type of symbiosis?  Skunks often live in burrows that have been dug and abandoned by woodchucks.  
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
80.
A relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit. 
a)
Mutualism 
b)
Competition
c)
Parasitsm 
d)
Commensalism 
81.
When a mosquito bites you, you are the __________ and the mosquito is the  ____________.
a)
host, hostess
b)
parasite, host
c)
host, parasite
d)
prey, predator
82.

Aphids are tiny insects that live on and eat the leaves of plants, removing vital nutrients from the plants.

a)

Predation

b)

Parasitism

c)

Commensalism

d)

Mutualism

83.
Yucca flowers are pollinated by yucca moths. The moths lay their eggs in the flowers where the larvae hatch and eat some of the developing seeds. Both species benefit. 
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
84.
Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from a spruce tree. The spruce tree is harmed. 
a)
parasitism
b)
commensalism
c)
mutualism
85.

Fleas feed on blood from dogs. There is no benefit to the dog and the itching and bites might lead to infection

a)

Parasitism

b)

Predation

c)

Competition

d)

Mutualism

86.
Which symbols best describe mutualism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
-,0
87.
Which symbols best describe parasitism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
-,0
88.
Which symbols best describe commensalism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
0,0
89.
A tick and a dog have this type of relationship.
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
neutralism
d)
parasitism
90.

In which type of interaction does one animal eat another for energy and nutrients?

a)

Competition

b)

Parasitism

c)

Predation

d)

Mutualism

91.

Which of the following is NOT a symbiotic relationship?

a)

Competition

b)

Commensalism

c)

Mutualism

d)

Parasitism

92.

What term describes organisms striving for the same limited resources?

a)

Competition

b)

Predation

c)

Mutualism

d)

Commensalism

93.

this is a example of a cooperative relationship how are the individuals helping each other to survive?

a)

by finding mates together

b)

by hunting for food

c)

by finding water

d)

by moving to a new habitat

94.

oxpeckers get food from eating bugs off deer.what does the deer get from the oxpecker?

a)

the deer gets cleaned

b)

the deer gets energy

c)

the deer gets food

d)

the deer gets water

95.

oxpeckers sit on animals to:

a)

sleep

b)

get shelter

c)

to get protection

d)

get food

96.

organisms eat food to:

a)

get energy

b)

get oxygen

c)

get carbon dioxide

d)

get sunlight

97.

which of these is an example of a cooperative relationship?

a)

a deer running away from a predator

b)

oxpecker cleaning a zebra

c)

penguins huddling together

d)

two tigers fighting each other

98.

this is a example of:

a)

competitive relationship

b)

parasitism

c)

symbiosis

d)

cooperative relationship

99.

this is a example of:

a)

cooperative relationship

b)

competitive relationship

100.

which is the correct meaning of mutualism

a)

a relationship in which both species benefit

b)

a relationship in which members of the same species work together

c)

a relationship in which one species benefits while the other species is harmed

d)

a relationship in which one species benefits while the other species does not benefits or harmed

101.

this is an example of:

a)

parasitism

b)

mutualism

c)

predator-prey

d)

competitive relationship

102.

The largest population that an environment can support at any given time.

a)

Population Control

b)

Carrying capacity

c)

Commensalism

d)

Limiting factor

103.

Relationship when two organism use the same limited resources (Lions and Hyena)

a)

Mutualism

b)

Competitive Relationship

c)

Over population

d)

Limited capacity

104.

When the number of organism in an area exceeds the capacity of the environment to support life at a decent standard of living.

a)

Competitive Relationship

b)

Limiting Factors

c)

Population Control

d)

Over Population

105.

The part of Earth where life exists

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

106.

A relationship in which one organism lives on or in a host and harms it.

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commensalism

c)

Parasitism

d)

Symbiosis

107.

An environmental factor that prevents a population from increasing.

a)

Population Control

b)

Mutualism

c)

Limiting factor

d)

Commensalism

108.

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area.

a)

Population

b)

Community

c)

Species

d)

Family

109.

A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other.

a)

Cooperative Relationship

b)

Competitive Relationship

c)

Symbiosis

d)

Predator- Prey Relationship

110.

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

a)

Species

b)

Community

c)

Population

d)

Society

111.

Working together for species survival

a)

Cooperative Relationship

b)

Competitive Relationship

c)

Relationship

d)

Predator-Prey Relationship

112.

All the different populations that live together in an area.

a)

Species

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Society

113.
What does it mean when an animal is endangered?
a)
Something once lived but no longer exists.
b)
Animals that is at risk of extinction.
c)
Place that protects animals at risk.
114.
What does it mean when an animal is extinct?
a)
Something once lived but no longer exists.
b)
Animals that is at risk of extinction.
c)
Place that protects animals at risk.
115.

A species is defined as endangered when it

a)

suffers from damage to its habitat.

b)

suffers from disease or predation.

c)

when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.

d)

all of the above

116.
An endangered species is
a)
One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
b)
One whose not been spotted after many years.
c)
One whose numbers are abundant.
117.
If the population of prey increases, the population of predators will ________because of the availability of food.
a)
decrease
b)
stay the same
c)
increase
118.
A tapeworm and a cat have this type of relationship.
a)
mutualism
b)
parasitism
c)
commensalism
d)
competition
119.

A crab is protected from fish when an anemone rides on its shell. The anemone gets more food.

a)

Commensalism

b)

Competition

c)

Predation

d)

Mutualism

120.

Ecology is studied by scientists called ecologists. What is ecology the study of?

a)

volcanoes, rocks and earthquakes

b)

Stars, planets and space

c)

Animals and plant homes

d)

Weather and climate

121.

What is the community of living things in an area that includes nonliving features of the environment that support the living community?

a)

organism

b)

biosphere

c)

ecosystem

d)

cell

122.

A research scientist writes a paper on the initial regrowth of a forest after a fire has damaged the entire ecosystem. Which title would be best for the paper?

a)

Primary Succession

b)

Stable Communities

c)

Climax Communities

d)

Secondary Succession

123.

Which of these is an example of one living thing depending on another living thing?

a)

Cat walking on the sand

b)

Bird building a nest in a tree

c)

Dog warming in the sunlight

d)

Squirrel drinking water

124.

All of the following are examples of living things interacting with each other EXCEPT —

a)

birds preying on insects living in the grass

b)

squirrels spreading the seeds of trees by burying them

c)

frogs sleeping in the mud at the bottom of the pond

d)

fish eating plants and other smaller fish

125.

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

a)

They produce energy through photosynthesis.

b)

They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

c)

They compete with plants for sunlight.

d)

They are the primary consumers in a food chain.

126.

How does deforestation impact biodiversity?

a)

It increases biodiversity.

b)

It has no effect on biodiversity.

c)

It decreases biodiversity by destroying habitats.

d)

It creates new habitats for species.

127.

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

a)

Water

b)

Soil

c)

Plants

d)

Temperature

128.

What impact would a significant increase in the predator population have on the prey species?

a)

Prey population would increase

b)

Prey population would decrease

c)

Prey population would remain stable

d)

Predators would become extinct

129.

If a new species of plant is introduced to an ecosystem, how might it affect the existing herbivore populations?

a)

Herbivore populations would increase

b)

Herbivore populations would decrease

c)

Herbivore populations would not be affected

d)

Herbivores would migrate to other areas

130.

What does it indicate when a species is classified as vulnerable?

a)

It is at risk of becoming endangered

b)

It has a stable population

c)

It is thriving in its environment

d)

It is extinct

131.

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

a)

soil

b)

no soil

c)

some soil

d)

none of these

132.

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

a)

foundational organisms

b)

introductory organisms

c)

primary organisms

d)

pioneer species

133.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

a)

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

b)

Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

c)

Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community

d)

Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

134.
Which is the correct order in primary succession?
a)
Rocks, Lichens & Mosses, Bushes & Shrubs, Trees
b)
Lichens & Mosses, Rocks, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs 
c)
Trees, Bushes and Shrubs, Lichens & Mosses, Lichens & Mosses
d)
Rocks, Grass, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs
135.
What is the order of succession shown in this figure?
a)
A, B, C, D
b)
B, A, D, C
c)
C, D, A, B
d)
D, A, B, C
136.

Which of the following types of organisms would be present during the pioneer community stage of ecological succession?

a)

Lichens and mosses

b)

Grasses and shrubs

c)

Small trees and wildflowers

d)

Tall trees and thick brush

Which

137.

As an ecosystem transitions from a grassland to a forest, grasses will begin to -

a)

adapt to life in the forest.

b)

be replaced by other plants.

c)

multiply to establish dominance.

d)

relocate to a nearby grassland.

138.
Natural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to ________________.
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
old field
d)
ecosystem
139.
Why does primary succession take longer to reach climax community?
a)
Because trees do not perform photosyntheses.
b)
Because climax community is in a forrest.
c)
Because primary succession already has soil
d)
Because primary succession does not have soil
140.
First species to arrive in an area
a)
invasive species
b)
abiotic components
c)
pioneer species
d)
parasites
141.
The picture shows what type of succession?
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
tertiary
d)
quadanary
142.
The picture shows what type of succession?
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
tertiary
d)
quadanary
143.
What is the most important function of pioneer species?
a)
To create rocks
b)
To create soil and add nutrients to the environment 
c)
To look nice
d)
Food for animals 
144.
Final illustration (#8) shows
a)
pioneer species
b)
climax community
c)
only biotic factors
d)
only abiotic factors
145.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

a)

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

b)

Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

c)

Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

d)

Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

146.

What is an increase of biodiversity over time, after a natural or man made disturbance?

a)

ecological recession

b)

climax recession

c)

ecological succession

d)

climax succession

147.

Which of the following is NOT a pioneer species?

a)

Shrubs

b)

Lichen

c)

Mosses

d)

Fungi

148.
What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?
a)
primary succession
b)
ecological succession
c)
secondary succession
d)
intermediate
149.

Which of the following best describes primary succession?

a)

Volcano wipes out ecosystem that gradually grows back from ash covered soil

b)

Volcano creates a new island of rock that must break down to form an ecosystem

c)

Forest fire burns down forest that must bounce back over time

d)

Tornado destroys a crop that must slowly grow back over time.

150.

Which would be an example of a climax community in a temperate deciduous forest biome?

a)

a hardwood forest of oak and maple trees.

b)

an area covered in lichen, mosses and small shrubs.

c)

an area covered with a variety of species of grasses.

d)

an area covered with a variety of species of cacti.

151.

A small pond begins to fill up with sediment brought in from runoff. What process is this an example of?

a)

Ecological Succession

b)

Secondary Succession

c)

Aquatic Succession

d)

Primary Succession

152.

The final stage of aquatic succession is a(n) . . .

a)

lake

b)

land ecosystem

c)

bog

d)

marsh

153.

A process of one ecological community changing into another one.

a)

aquatic succession

b)

ecological succession

c)

eutrophication

d)

climax community

154.

Freshwater ecosystems change over time as sediment is carried by rainwater and streams and build up in the bottom of ponds, lakes, and wetlands. Eventually, so much sediment has built up that the water disappears to become land. This process is called. . .

a)

primary succession

b)

aquatic succession

c)

secondary succession

d)

pollution

155.
How does an invasive species affect an ecosystem?
a)
The invasive species interacts with all of the living organisms in a non-competitive way
b)
The invasive species travels between multiple different ecosystems or habitats to find food
c)
The invasisve species solely depends on birds for its food supply
d)
The invasisve species can disrupt biodiversity and food webs by competing with or harming species native to that ecosystem
156.

Invasive plants compete with native plants for --- [choose 3]

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

oxygen

d)

space

157.

What is an invasive species?

a)

A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area

b)

A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area

c)

A keystone species in an environment

d)

none of the above

158.

this is a example of:

a)

cooperative relationship

b)

competitive relationship

159.

Which of the following pose a threat to biodiversity? Choose all that apply.

a)

invasive species

b)

habitat destruction

c)

population growth

d)

pollution

160.

Which threat to biodiversity causes all of the others?

a)

population growth

b)

pollution

c)

habitat destruction

d)

invasive species

161.

What makes a species "invasive"?

a)

species that cannot adapt

b)

making another species leave so that it can move in

c)

moving to a new ecosystem where it does not naturally belong and taking resources from natives

d)

taking up too much space

162.

Extreme weather conditions, such as floods, forest fires, & hurricanes, are called _______.

a)

climate change

b)

precipitation

c)

weather

d)

natural disasters

163.

Pollution causes harm to ...

a)

land

b)

water

c)

air

d)

all of these

164.
What is the major cause for air pollution? 
a)
factories and cars
b)
cigarretes 
c)
deforestation
d)
oil spills
165.

If the population of a certain predator increases, the population of its prey often _______.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

does not change

d)

moves

166.

The ability of an ecosystems to maintain biodiversity and production at a certain rate.

a)

sustainability

b)

ecosystems services

c)

conservation

167.

When human-made chemicals and garbage find their way into nature and harm the air, soil, and water it is called

a)

pollution

b)

habitat destruction

c)

overexploitation

d)

climate change

168.

The largest threat to biodiversity is

a)

bacteria

b)

fungi

c)

humans

d)

plants

169.
Most water pollution is the result of
a)
human activities.
b)
drought.
c)
volcanic eruptions.
d)
storms.
170.

Which of the following are effects of environmental change on populations?

a)

a decrease in resources and loss of habitat

b)

speciation and extinction

c)

loss of habitat and impacts on growth and development

d)

speciation and a decrease in resources

171.
When taken to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten native plants of the new habitat.  Why do they do this?
a)
Non-native plants are able to mutate rapidly
b)
Non-native  plants cause native animals to relocate
c)
Non-native plants are able to be used for medicine
d)
Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources