Ecosystem Interactions

Which is an example of parasitism?

• cat and mouse
• tadpole and frog
• human and tapeworm
• caterpillar and butterfly

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which term best describes two predators living in the same habitat who feed on the same prey?

• coexistence
• competition
• mutualism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

In the ocean, a sea anemone attaches itself to the shell of a hermit crab. The stinging arms of the sea anemone protect the hermit crab, while the movement of the hermit crab brings food to the sea anemone. Which best describes the relationship between the sea anemone and the hermit crab?

• commensalism
• mutualism
• parasitism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Dead matter and waste would pile up without which type of organism?

• decomposer
• consumer
• producer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

As a dog walks through thick brush, a tick attaches to its leg. Which best describes the relationship between the dog and the tick?

• parasitism
• mutualism
• commensalism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A pride of lions stalks, tackles, and kills an antelope. Which is best being demonstrated?

• predation
• mutualism
• cooperation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Living and nonliving things interacting in an environment is called:

• A. Organism
• B. Producer
• C. Consumer
• D. Ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A tapeworm inside a dog is

• competition

• predation

• commensalism

• parasitism

symbiotic relationship in which one organisms benefits and the other organism is not affected

• invasive (non-native) species

• mutualism

• parasitism

• commensalism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit

• competition

• Mutualism

• nitrogen fixation

• energy pyramid

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