Ecology Quiz 58 (20 MCQs)

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1. Nesting birds often space themselves evenly from other nests. This pattern is called

Correct Answer: B) Uniform dispersion.

2. ..... is a word that describes all of the non-living parts of an ecosystem.

Correct Answer: A) Abiotic.

3. All ecosystems combined .....

Correct Answer: A) Biosphere.

4. Define "ecology" .

Correct Answer: B) The study of how living things interact with each other and the environment.

5. Gause's Competitive Exclusion Principle states that no two species can co-exist if they occupy the same .....

Correct Answer: A) Niche.

6. Which of the following is considered a wetland?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

7. All of the different populations that live in a specific area.

Correct Answer: A) Community.

8. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with one another and with environments.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. The ocean is a reservoir for water.

Correct Answer: A) True.

10. The boreal forest in central Alaska has low biodiversity.

Correct Answer: A) True.

11. Which of the following describes #4?

Correct Answer: A) An ecosystem is the interaction between biotic and biotic factors.

12. A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

Correct Answer: A) Biome.

13. Who is the keystone species of the Yellowstone Ecosystem?

Correct Answer: A) Wolves.

14. Which of the following describes how ALL consumersget their energy?

Correct Answer: D) From eating organisms that are living or wereonce living.

15. Biotic factors include which of the following?

Correct Answer: B) Birds, ants, squirrels, and raccoons.

16. A group of plants part of nitrogen cycle; convert atmospheric nitrogen ino a form that plants can use (beans)

Correct Answer: B) Legumes.

17. A relationship in which both species benefit is called .....

Correct Answer: C) Mutualism.

18. Indicate the biotic and abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms in an environment. Competition

Correct Answer: A) Biotic.

19. The word symbiosis has a Greek origin. What is the MOST LIKELY translation of the word in Greek?

Correct Answer: D) Living together.

20. The term "terrestrial" means

Correct Answer: A) Land.