Ecosystem Review

What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same time?

• community
• herd
• tribe
• population

What is a carnivore?

• An animal that only eats fruits.
• An animal that primarily eats meat.
• A type of herbivore.
• An animal that primarily eats plants.

What type of organisms feed on dead or decaying matter, helping break down and recycle nutrients in ecosystems?

• Predators
• Decomposers
• Consumers
• Photosynthesizers

What ecosystem would you expect to find the greatest biodiversity?

• Desert
• Arctic tundra
• Tropical rainforest
• Grassland

What is the predator-prey relationship?

• Predator-prey relationship is a symbiotic interaction where both organisms benefit from each other.
• Predator-prey relationship is a biological interaction where one organism hunts and consumes another organism for food.
• Predator-prey relationship is a form of mutualism where both organisms provide protection to each other.
• Predator-prey relationship is a type of competition between two species for resources.

What is biodiversity?

• Biodiversity is the variety of weather patterns on Earth.
• Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Earth.
• Biodiversity is the study of ancient civilizations.
• Biodiversity is the process of manufacturing goods.

What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

• Wind
• Coal
• Sunlight
• Geothermal

What is a food chain?

• A food chain is a mathematical equation used to calculate calorie intake.
• A food chain is a series of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next one in the chain.
• A food chain is a type of necklace made from edible materials.
• A food chain is a series of restaurants that serve similar types of cuisine.

What are producers?

• Inorganic substances that are essential for plant growth
• Organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
• Decomposers that break down dead organic matter
• Consumers that rely on other organisms for food

What is a habitat?

• A habitat is a man-made structure
• A habitat is a type of food
• A habitat is a type of weather condition
• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.