Ecology
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- Q1The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.HabitatEcosystemBiomeNiche30s
- Q2A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment.BiomeEcosystemPopulationCommunity30s
- Q3The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.EcosystemBiodiversityGeneticsPopulation30s
- Q4The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.EutrophicationPollinationPhotosynthesisEcological Succession30s
- Q5The ability of an ecosystem to maintain homeostasis despite disturbances.ResilienceImmigrationFertilitySustainability30s
- Q6The phenomenon where certain substances accumulate in living organisms, increasing in concentration at higher levels of the food chain.BioaccumulationNutrient CyclingEutrophicationBiomagnification30s
- Q7The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.FermentationRespirationTranspirationPhotosynthesis30s
- Q8The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other species.HabitatBiomePopulationNiche30s
- Q9The process by which nutrients are added to an ecosystem, often leading to increased plant growth.PhotosynthesisSuccessionDecompositionEutrophication30s
- Q10A type of relationship between organisms where both parties benefit from the interaction.MutualismParasitismCompetitionCommensalism30s
- Q11What is the primary source of energy for ecosystems on Earth?Wind energyGeothermal energyThe SunThe Moon30s
- Q12Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?The study of fossilsA collection of plants in a gardenA method of conserving waterA community of living organisms interacting with their environment30s
- Q13What term is used to describe the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?Population densityBiodiversityCarrying capacityEcological footprint30s
- Q14Which of the following processes helps to cycle carbon through ecosystems?EvaporationCombustionTranspirationPhotosynthesis30s
- Q15What is the major role of decomposers in an ecosystem?They perform photosynthesisThey break down dead organic matterThey compete with plants for sunlightThey produce oxygen30s