WorksheetsExploring Organism Relationships: TEKS 6.12B
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship?
A lion hunting a zebra
A bee pollinating a flower
A tapeworm living in a human intestine
A bird eating ticks off a buffalo
In a forest ecosystem, which of the following relationships is an example of parasitism?
A squirrel gathering nuts
A mistletoe plant growing on a tree
A wolf pack hunting deer
A butterfly feeding on nectar
How does the relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone demonstrate mutualism?
The clownfish cleans the anemone, and the anemone provides shelter.
The clownfish eats the anemone's tentacles, and the anemone gets nutrients.
The clownfish scares away predators, and the anemone provides food.
The clownfish and anemone compete for the same food source.
Which of the following best describes a commensal relationship?
Both organisms benefit.
One organism benefits, and the other is harmed.
One organism benefits, and the other is unaffected.
Both organisms are harmed.
A bird builds its nest in a tree. What type of relationship is this, and why?
Mutualism, because both the bird and the tree benefit.
Parasitism, because the bird harms the tree.
Commensalism, because the bird benefits and the tree is unaffected.
Competition, because the bird and tree compete for resources.
Which of the following is an example of a competitive relationship in an ecosystem?
Two species of birds fighting over nesting sites
A shark and a remora fish
A fungus and an algae forming a lichen
A rabbit eating grass
Why is the relationship between a flea and a dog considered parasitic?
The flea benefits by getting food, while the dog is harmed by losing blood.
Both the flea and the dog benefit from the relationship.
The flea provides nutrients to the dog.
The dog is unaffected by the flea's presence.
Which of the following scenarios illustrates a predatory relationship?
A rabbit eating carrots in a garden
A lion hunting a gazelle
A bee collecting pollen from a flower
A barnacle attaching to a whale
How does the relationship between a remora fish and a shark demonstrate commensalism?
The remora fish cleans the shark, and the shark provides protection.
The remora fish benefits by getting food scraps, and the shark is unaffected.
The remora fish harms the shark by taking its food.
Both the remora fish and the shark benefit equally.
Which of the following is an example of mutualism in a marine environment?
A shark eating a seal
A cleaner fish removing parasites from a larger fish
A crab hiding under a rock
A jellyfish stinging a swimmer
In what way does the relationship between a cow and the bacteria in its stomach demonstrate mutualism?
The cow provides a habitat for the bacteria, and the bacteria help digest food.
The bacteria harm the cow by causing disease.
The cow and bacteria compete for nutrients.
The bacteria benefit, and the cow is unaffected.
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
A cat chasing a mouse
A bird cleaning a crocodile's teeth
A tree growing in a forest
A fish swimming in a pond
How does the relationship between a tick and a deer illustrate parasitism?
The tick benefits by feeding on the deer's blood, while the deer is harmed.
Both the tick and the deer benefit from the relationship.
The deer provides shelter for the tick, and the tick helps the deer.
The tick and the deer compete for food.
Which of the following best describes a competitive relationship in a pond ecosystem?
Frogs and fish both eating insects
Algae providing oxygen to the water
A turtle basking in the sun
A heron catching fish
Why is the relationship between orchids growing on trees considered commensalism?
Orchids benefit by gaining access to sunlight, while the tree is unaffected.
Both orchids and trees benefit from the relationship.
Orchids harm the tree by taking nutrients.
The tree benefits by gaining nutrients from the orchids.
