Sci7-Interactions Topics 1-3 Quiz-MOD

Ecology is the study of:

•  the relationship between living things and their environment

• the interactions between living and non-living parts of the environment

•  the interactions between organisms and the places where they live

• all of the above

  
  

Which of the following is not a basic need of living things?

• air to breathe

• water

• habitat (home)

• electricity

Organisms have characteristics that allow it to be well suited to survive in their specific environment. These characteristics are called:

• arms

• adaptations

• beaks

• niches

An ecosystem is:

• the interactions between living and non-living things in a particular environment

• the genetic diversity present within a set area

• the movement of animals from one location to another

• the network of feeding relationships among organisms

Many plants and animals live close together in a relationship that lasts over time. This is described as:

• life

• symbiosis

• ecosystem

• ecology

A relationship where both organisms benefit

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• competition

A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• competition

A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed or benefits

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• competition

A relationship where both organisms could be harmed

• mutualism

• commensalism

• parasitism

• competition

Which of the following is the best definition of the words "need" and "want"?

•  A need is a requirement for survival and a want is something that is desired but not a necessity.

• A need is something that is required in order to live a certain lifestyle and a want is a requirement for living

• Everyone has needs but very few people have wants

• Wants must be fulfilled in order to live but needs are those things that people choose to have.