Ecology Quiz

What is the role of ecologists in studying ecosystems?

• To design ecosystems

• To observe ecosystems and draw conclusions

• To create new types of plants

• To teach ecosystems in schools

What does an ecologist study?

• Planets

• Ecosystems

• Chemicals

• History

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What is the main question addressed in the unit about ecosystem restoration?

• How to prevent pollution in ecosystems

• How do organisms in an ecosystem get the matter and energy they need to grow and thrive?

• How to plant more trees in ecosystems

• How to teach about ecosystems

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What is an example of a living thing you might find in a coral reef ecosystem?

• Coral

• Cactus

• Pine tree

• Wheat

What do living things in a coral reef ecosystem need to grow?

• Sunlight

• Cold temperatures

• Dry soil

• Dark environments

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Which of the following is likely to be found in a savanna ecosystem?

• Giraffe

• Polar bear

• Salmon

• Penguin

What is essential for the growth of living things in a savanna ecosystem?

• Periodic rainfall

• Heavy snowfall

• High humidity

• Constant flooding

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What type of ecosystem is shown in the top image of the document?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Rainforest

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the ecosystem shown in the bottom image of the document?

• Warm temperatures year-round

• Heavy rainfall

• Snow-covered landscapes

• Abundant tree cover

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What living things are typically found in a tundra ecosystem?

• Large mammals like elephants

• Cacti and desert shrubs

• Mosses and lichens

• Tropical birds