Question 1

If an ecosystem becomes damaged, it will recover in stages of _________

Accepted Answer

Ecological Succession

Answer

Ecological Depression

Answer

Ecological Repression

Question 2

Which of the following will NOT affect the survival of an organism in an environment?

Accepted Answer

Communication method

Answer

Number of predators

Answer

Availability of food

Question 3

How would a decrease in food affect a population?

Accepted Answer

Decrease a population

Answer

Increase a population

Answer

Not affect at all

Question 4

If a tropical ecosystem is disturbed, by a fire for example, what will happen over time if the area is left UNDISTURBED after the fire?

Accepted Answer

A tropical ecosystem will form

Answer

Nothing will happen to the land

Answer

A desert ecosystem will form

Question 5

What is logistical growth?

Accepted Answer

population growth slows or stops due to limited resources

Answer

population growth increases or speeds up due to availability of resources

Question 6

What is secondary succession?

Accepted Answer

restoring an ecosystem to its original condition

Answer

changing an ecosystem to a different type (ex: forest to desert)

Question 7

Population can be defined as _________

Accepted Answer

the number of the same group or species in a given area

Answer

the number of individuals regardless of species in a given area

Question 8

What is carrying capacity?

Accepted Answer

maximum number of organisms an area can support

Answer

minimum number of organisms an area can support

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