Interactions of Living Things Quiz

What is the result of a predator eating an animal for energy and nutrients?

• The predator becomes prey to another animal.

• The predator establishes a symbiotic relationship with its prey.

• The predator helps increase the prey population.

• The predator and prey establish a structure in a community.

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Which of the following is an example of an adaptation that prey have to avoid being caught by predators?

• Having sharp teeth.

• Spraying predators with irritating chemicals.

• Growing in size.

• Hunting in packs.

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What happens to the prey population when the predator population grows?

• The prey population remains constant.

• The prey population grows due to increased food supply.

• The prey population shrinks due to increased predation.

• The prey population migrates to a new habitat.

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What is mutualism?

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

• A relationship where both organisms benefit.

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

Which of the following is NOT a type of symbiotic relationship?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

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What is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected called?

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Predation

Which of the following is an example of commensalism?

• A tree trunk shown here provides a living space for lichens.

• A parasite gets food from its host, which weakens the host.

• A fire urchin's spines protect shrimp from predators.

• A white-tailed deer signals its strength to other deer.

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What is parasitism?

• A relationship where both organisms benefit.

• A relationship where one organism is harmed and the other benefits.

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

How do organisms communicate with each other in the wild?

• Through visual cues only.

• Through auditory signals only.

• Through both visual and auditory signals.

• They do not communicate.

What is the purpose of bright colors in some organisms, like poison dart frogs?

• To attract mates.

• To hide from predators.

• To signal danger to predators.

• To regulate their body temperature.

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