Unit 2.5- Ecological Organization

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in ecology?

• Qualitative data involves measurements, while quantitative data involves observations using senses.

• Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements, while qualitative data involves descriptions based on senses.

• Qualitative data is only used in chemistry, while quantitative data is used in ecology.

• Quantitative data is less important than qualitative data in ecological studies.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Plants

• Soil

• Humidity

• Animals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

• Air

• Water

• Fungi

• Temperature

Fill in the Blank

A ___ is where an organism lives, while a niche is the unique role a species plays in the environment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of a niche?

• Spreading seeds

• A tree trunk

• A pond

• A cave