Ecology EOC Review

Front

Based on the graph, which statement is MOST accurate?

Back

When the zebra population increases, it causes the lion population to also increase

Front

How are two bird species able to coexist if one feeds on large seeds and the other on small seeds in the same tree?

Back

They occupy different niches.

Front

Which statement about the nitrogen cycle is true?

Back

Although nitrogen is the most abundant atmospheric gas, plants cannot use it from the air.

Front

What would lead to a decrease in the deer population in open plains shared with other grazing animals and predators?

Back

An increase in the number of other grazing animals.

Front

What is the MAIN suspected environmental problem associated with the burning of fossil fuels?

Back

global warming

Front

Which process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?

Back

Respiration

Front

Why is the concentration of chemical food contaminants higher in birds of prey than in their prey?

Back

Chemical contaminants are stored and magnified in organisms higher up the food chain.

Front

What term describes the relationship where honey guide birds alert badgers to bee hives, and both benefit?

Back

mutualism

Front

What may happen if the snowshoe hare was removed from the food web pictured?

Back

The shrew population would decrease due to being only hawk food source.

Front

Which trophic level has the MOST energy available to it?

Back

producers