Ecology Quiz

What is the scientific study of interactions among organisms and with the environment called?

• Biology

• Zoology

• Ecology

• Geology

Who is credited with coming up with the term "ecology"?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Ernst Haeckel

• Carl Linnaeus

What does the prefix "ECO" in ecology stem from?

• The Latin term "eco" meaning environment

• The Greek term "oikos" meaning house

• The French term "eco" meaning economy

• The English term "eco" meaning ecosystem

What does the biosphere refer to?

• The atmosphere of Earth

• The hydrosphere of Earth

• The geological component of Earth's systems

• The biological component of Earth's systems

What does the term "interdependence" refer to in an ecological context?

• The ability of an organism to live independently of other organisms

• The relationship between organisms where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

• The mutual reliance between organisms and their environment for survival

• The hierarchical structure of food chains in an ecosystem

According to the example provided, why can't the snail survive without plants and algae?

• Because snails feed on plants and algae

• Because snails need plants and algae to produce oxygen

• Because plants and algae compete with snails for nutrients

• Because snails use plants and algae for shelter only

Why are bacteria important in the ecosystem as mentioned in the text?

• They provide food for plants and algae

• They help recycle nutrients that plants and algae need to grow

• They eliminate waste products from the ecosystem

• They produce oxygen for other organisms to breathe

What is the smallest unit of ecological organization mentioned in the image?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Individual

• Biome

Which level of ecological organization is defined by a group of the same species living in an area?

• Community

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Biosphere

What does the term 'Community' refer to in ecological studies?

• A group of interacting populations of different species in an area

• A single species in its natural habitat

• The non-living components of an environment

• The global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships