Sorting Out Life- 7th Grade Test #2

A Biome is a collection of ecosystems that have similar environments and organisms

• True
• False

The branch of biology dealing with interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment is called

• economy
• modeling
• recycling
• ecology

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All of the members of a particular species that live in one area are called a(an)

• biome
• population
• community
• ecosystem

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The lowest level of environmental complexity that includes living and nonliving factors is the

• biome
• community
• ecosystem
• biosphere

In an observational study, you can’t control any variables, you can only record what can be observed. An observational study is needed to understand how a population interacts with the ecosystem.

• True
• False

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. Four important findings from this long-term study of the chimps in Gombe were....1. Chimps made and used tools,2. they built nests in trees to sleep, 3. they killed and ate meat, and 4. they killed and ate other chimps.

• True
• False

Why do you think Jane chose to study the chimpanzees in Africa rather than a zoo?

• To observe the natural behaviors of the organisims.
• To go on a fun trip.
• To taste the cuisine.
• To raise her family in another country.

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Why was it important to study the same family group for so long?

• It was important to study the same family group to identify patterns of daily behavior. She was able to see how behaviors were passed to the younger generations.
• It was important that Jane did not have to relocate.
• It was important that Jane stayed close to her own family and friends in the camp.
• None of the above

How many generations of Flo’s family did Jane observe in the video?

• 3
• 14
• 5
• 1
• None of the above

Is #1 an abiotic or biotic factor in the ecosystem pictured?

• Abiotic
• Biotic

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