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Ecology Quiz Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What biome has the most biodiversity?

a)

Savanna

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Tundra

d)

Temperate forest

2.

Is this primary or secondary succession?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

3.

What are pioneer species?

a)
Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize barren or disturbed environments.
b)
Pioneer species are organisms that thrive in highly developed urban areas.
c)
Pioneer species are always large mammals that inhabit forests.
d)
Pioneer species are the last organisms to leave an ecosystem.
4.

What are invasive species?

a)
Invasive species are native organisms that support local ecosystems.
b)
Invasive species are organisms that only exist in water environments.
c)
Invasive species are beneficial plants that enhance biodiversity.
d)
Invasive species are non-native organisms that disrupt local ecosystems and cause harm.
5.

Arrange smallest to largest.

a)

Community > Population > Ecosystem > Biome

b)

Population > Community > Ecosystem > Biome

c)

Community > Population > Biome > Ecosystem

d)

Population > Ecosystem > Community > Biome

6.

Bones are considered

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

7.

What are abiotic factors?

a)
Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment.
b)
Abiotic factors are the biological processes that occur in the environment.
c)
Abiotic factors are the interactions between different species.
d)
Abiotic factors are the living organisms in an ecosystem.
8.

What is A?

a)

Pioneer species

b)

Intermediate species

c)

Climax community

9.

What is B?

a)

Pioneer species

b)

Intermediate species

c)

Climax community

10.

What is C?

a)

Pioneer species

b)

Intermediate species

c)

Climax community

11.

What is an example of a disturbance for secondary succession?

a)

Bare rock

b)
Invasive species
c)
Forest fire
d)
Soil erosion
12.

Name the symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit from the relationship. (+/+)

a)
Parasitism
b)
Commensalism
c)
Mutualism
d)
Predation
13.

Relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is harmed. (+/-)

a)
Symbiosis
b)
Commensalism
c)
Parasitism
d)
Mutualism
14.

Relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is unaffected. (+/0)

a)
Mutualism
b)
Commensalism
c)
Predation
d)
Parasitism
15.

What is altruism?

a)
Altruism is the belief in self-interest as the primary motive.
b)
Altruism is a form of competition among individuals.
c)
Altruism is the pursuit of personal gain.
d)
Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others.
16.
What is BIODIVERSITY?
a)

many different species living in an area

b)

few species living in an area

c)

Many organisms of the same species in many areas

d)

Few organisms of the same species in many areas