B4.1 Adaptation to Environment

Which test is used to determine if the presence of an organism in an area is affected by another?

• T-test

• Chi-square test

• ANOVA

• Regression analysis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Plants

• Sunlight

• Animals

• Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What happens to an abiotic factor when it exceeds the tolerance limit of an organism?

• It becomes beneficial

• It becomes a limiting factor

• It remains unchanged

• It enhances growth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What do organisms develop to survive in their environments?

• Adaptations

• Limitations

• Preferences

• Choices

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What happens when an abiotic factor exceeds the tolerance range of an organism?

• It becomes a supporting factor

• It becomes a limiting factor

• It becomes a neutral factor

• It becomes an enhancing factor

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In an ecological tolerance graph, what does the 'zone of stress' represent?

• A) Maximum growth

• B) Reduced growth

• C) No growth

• D) High biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which factor is crucial for the photosynthesis by zooxanthellae?

• Water temperature

• Water clarity

• Salinity

• Water pH

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water currents

• Geothermal heat

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Which process is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Nitrogen fixation

• Respiration

• Decomposition

What term describes the role an organism plays in its ecosystem?

• Habitat

• Niche

• Community

• Population