Ecology Quiz

What does the term "Biosphere" refer to?

• The scientific study of interactions between organisms

• A group of individuals that belong to the same species

• Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of Earth in which life exists

• A layer of all the gases that surround Earth

Which term describes the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their surroundings?

• Ecology

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is a "Species"?

• A group of different populations that live together

• A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring

• Any living part of the environment

• All the water of the Earth's surface

What is the definition of "Population"?

• A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

• A layer of all the gases that surround Earth

• Solid earth which consists of rocks, continents, and the ocean floor

• Any nonliving part of the environment

What does "Ecosystem" refer to?

• All of the organisms that live in a place, together with their physical environment

• A group of different populations that live together in a defined area

• Any living part of the environment

• A layer of all the gases that surround Earth

What is an "Abiotic factor"?

• Any living part of the environment

• Any nonliving part of the environment

• A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring

• All the water of the Earth's surface

What is the "Hydrosphere"?

• A layer of all the gases that surround Earth

• All the water of the Earth's surface as well as the water vapor and rain in the atmosphere and water underground

• Solid earth which consists of rocks, continents, and the ocean floor

• A group of different populations that live together in a defined area