Ecosystems quiz 2

If a disease strikes the snake population in the food chain shown, what will be the initial effect on the populations of hawks and rabbits?

• The populations of hawks and rabbits will decrease.

• The populations of hawks and rabbits will increase.

• The population of hawks will increase. The population of rabbits will decrease.

• The population of hawks will decrease. The population of rabbits will increase.

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In the stable food chain shown here, what would you expect to happen initially if you were to suddenly double the population of rabbits?

• The populations of the other three species would also increase.

• The populations of the other three species would decrease.

• The grass population would decrease. The snake population and hawk population would increase.

• The grass population and hawk population would decrease. The snake population would increase.

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What event within the food chain might lead to the graph shown below?

• A disease in the population of rabbits.

• A disease in the population of snakes.

• A disease in the population of hawks.

• It is impossible to tell which of the above occurred.

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Field mice are the primary food source for horned owls in an area. Due to a drought, many field mice left the area. Which result would this drought most likely have on the horned owls?

• The horned owl population will consume more field mice.
• Horned owls will follow the field mice to a different area.
• The horned owl population will increase in the area.
• Horned owls will change to a plant-based diet.

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Below is an example of a simple food chain.

Acorn → Squirrel → Fox → Mountain Lion 

What will most likely happen if squirrels are removed from the food chain?

• The fox will eat acorns
• The fox population will decrease
• The trees will produce fewer acorns.
• The mountain lion population will increase

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When an ecosystem is affected by loss of shelter, what happens to the populations in that ecosystem?

• They can decrease or die out
• They are usually not affected
• They can readily adapt to the changes
• The populations increase

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In a forest ecosystem, a food chain might look like this:
green plants → rabbit → fox → panther

If the green plants are destroyed in a forest fire, which short-term effect will this have on the organisms in this food chain?

• There would be fewer rabbits for the foxes to eat. 
• The panthers would have to begin to eat green plants.
• There would be an increase in the fox population
• There would be more green plants for the rabbits to eat

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When introduced to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten the native plants. Why is this?

• Non-native plants eat the native plants.

• Non-native plants are eaten by more native animals.

• Non-native plants cause native animals to relocate.

• Non-native plants compete with the native plants for resources.

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What is the main cause of introduced species?

• Travelling species

• Strong wind

• Human introduction

• Seeds carried on animals

Which of the following is NOT an effect of introduced species?

• Competition of shelter

• Competition for food

• Competition for space

• Competition for breeding partners

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