MBHS Bio 1 Ecology Test 1

An organism that produces its own food supply from inorganic compounds is called a(an)

• heterotroph
• consumer
• detritivore
• autotroph

What is the original source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?

• carbohydrates
• sunlight
• water
• carbon

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the term for each step in the transfer of energy and matter within a biological community?

• energy path
• food web
• trophic level
• food pyramid

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Autotrophs make up the _______ level in all ecosystems.

• First
• Second
• Third
• Fourth

A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

• competition
• mutualism
• commensalism
• predation

A living relationship between two species in which one organism is harmed but not killed is called...

• mutualism
• commensalism
• parasitism
• competition

The image provided is an example of a(n):

• Producer
• Autotroph
• Consumer
• Insect

The amount of energy that usually transfers from one trophic level to the next...

• 10%
• 20%
• 80%
• 50%

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-4

Water temperature would be an example of ...

• a biotic factor
• an abiotic factor
• both biotic and abiotic factor
• neither biotic nor abiotic factor

A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.

• Population
• Community
• Habitat
• Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3