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Quiz by Abigail Henderson

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21 questions
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  • Q1
    Where does photosynthesis occur in a plant cell?
    chlorophyll
    chloroplast
    cell wall
    mitosis
    30s
  • Q2
    Which best represents how energy would flow to and from a mouse?
    wheat <- mouse <- cat
    wheat -> mouse -> cat
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a common example of a pioneer species in a terrestrial ecosystem?
    Kangaroos
    Palm trees
    Moss or lichen
    Coral reefs
    30s
  • Q4
    Why are pioneer species important in the process of ecological succession?
    They help prepare the environment for other species to establish
    They have no role in ecological succession
    They scare away other species
    They compete with other species for resources
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following events is an example of primary succession?
    The recovery of vegetation after a flood
    The growth of a new tree in a previously deforested area
    The formation of sand dunes along a coastline
    The expansion of a grassland due to controlled burning
    30s
  • Q6
    How do microhabitats contribute to biodiversity?
    By only supporting one type of organism
    By limiting the number of species in a given area
    By isolating all organisms from each other
    By providing varied environments for different species to thrive
    30s
  • Q7
    Which part of a plant is used to collect sunlight for photosynthesis in a dichotomous key?
    Stem
    Root
    Leaf
    Flower
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a common characteristic used in a dichotomous key to identify fish species?
    Tail length
    Eye color
    Fin shape
    Scale texture
    30s
  • Q9
    When using a dichotomous key, what should you do if the characteristics of the organism do not match any options provided?
    Guess randomly
    Go back to the previous step and reassess
    Stop using the key and give up
    Skip to the next step
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the best way to maintain biodiversity?
    Protecting natural habitats
    Introducing non-native species
    Using pesticides extensively
    Cutting down all the forests
    30s
  • Q11
    How does biodiversity support ecosystem resilience?
    It increases the ability of ecosystems to withstand environmental changes
    It makes ecosystems more fragile and susceptible to change
    It decreases the biodiversity within ecosystems
    It has no effect on ecosystem stability
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?
    Sunlight
    Soil
    Carbon dioxide
    Water
    30s
  • Q13
    What type of energy transformation occurs when a battery-powered flashlight is turned on?
    Kinetic to heat
    Thermal to sound
    Chemical to light
    Mechanical to electrical
    30s
  • Q14
    Which type of energy transformation occurs when a toaster is used?
    Mechanical to electrical
    Sound to kinetic
    Chemical to light
    Electrical to thermal
    30s
  • Q15
    Which level of an energy pyramid is responsible for controlling the population of other organisms?
    Producers
    Decomposers
    Predators
    Consumers
    30s

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