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Duplicate of Ecology Review
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This is a review game for my students' Ecology Test and Review for their EOC
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1
Which of these are examples of abiotic factors?
rocks
temperature
water
all of the above
2
Members of the same species found in an ecosystem are called a ________________.
community
organism
population
ecosystem
3
True/False-The United States has the largest ecological footprint of any country in the world.
False
True
4
In the Biomass Pyramid (trophic levels of energy) , _______ _______ are usually herbivores.
primary consumers
secondary consumers
tertiary consumers
producers
5
Humans add greatly to the carbon cycle by__________________.
driving cars
planting trees
conserving energy
using solar power
6
Where is the most Biodiversity and why?
Arctic, bc it is a fragile ecosystem
Near the Equator because it’s warmer and more humid
Temperate Forests, bc there are a lot of them
Near the Equator because it's where a lot of rainforests are
7
What is the term used when describing the job of an organism within its ecosystem?
predation
symbiosis
habitat
niche
8
In this wetlands ecosystem, what
abiotic
factor could limit the population growth?
number of predators
decreased dissolved O2 levels
migratory bird populations
number of plant species
9
True/False: We are currently studying for our Ecology Test.
False
True
10
_______describes an ecological relationship between members of at least two different species.
Succession
Symbiosis
Food Web
Niche
11
Study of the interaction of living organisms with each other and their physical environment is
geology
ecology
biology
health
12
By causing atmospheric changes through activities like polluting & deforestation, humans have
caused the destruction of habitats.
established equilibrium in ecosystems.
replaced nonrenewable resources.
affected global stability in a positive way.
13
The type of population growth that grows quickly and follows this graph is ______.
exponential growth
density-dependent
fast growth
logistic growh
14
What is the order of levels of organization in ecology from
largest
to
smallest
?
community, ecosystem, organism, population, biosphere
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, organism
organism, community, population, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
15
Increase in Earth’s avg temp due to the buildup of CO
2
& other gases in Earth's atmosphere is__
exponential growth
Global Warming
bioremediation
ozone build-up
16
Which would INCREASE the carrying capacity for white-tailed deer in the NC forest ecosystem?
A re-introduction of a native tree that produces more seeds.
Construction of new roads & increased traffic in the area.
The re-introduction of the Eastern cougar into NC.
A large migration of the closely related mule deer, into NC.
17
This type of symbiotic relationship occurs when
both
species benefit from the relationship.
symbiosis
parastisim
mutualism
commensalism
18
Which is an accurate description of the growth of a natural animal population?
It is genetically determined.
It continues to grow indefinitely.
It is limited by environmental factors.
It never changes.
19
What is the term for the number of different organisms living in an ecosystem?
biodiversity
density-dependent
logistic growth
population density
20
What is the type of limiting factor that limits growth
regardless
of density? Example?
Density-Dependent--volcano
Density-Independent--Ex: predation
Density-Independent--Ex: Forest Fire
Density-Dependent--Ex. disease
21
Based on the table, which pop. will be the
LAST
to die out bc of increased acid rain?
snails
trout
clams
frogs
22
What are the four factors that can affect a population's size?
There are more than just four factors
births, immigration, deaths, and/or emmigration
births, deaths, natural disasters, pollution
Natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, predation
23
When organisms die, what prevents the environment from being overwhelmed by the dead bodies?
d. Decomposers use them as food.
Rainwater washed them away.
b. Natural and controlled fires burn them.
c. Sunlight releases energy from their tissues.
24
In an ecosystem, which is NOT a density-dependent limiting factor?
natural disaster
parasitism
predation
competition
25
Due to insecticides the cricket pop. is greatly reduced-which organisms would be
most
affected?
hawks
grasses
mice
frogs
26
List 4 ex. of how Earth moves nonliving matter through living & nonliving parts of ecosystems?
water, oil, coal, and nitrogen cycles
water, nitrogen, food web, and carbon cycles
water, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus cycles
wind, water, rain, and soil cycles
27
Please choose an organism below that is considered an autotroph.
algae
phytoplankton
rabbit
phytoplankton & algae
28
The behavior of two species attempting to use the same living space, food, and water source.
symbiotic
predatory
parastism
competitive
