Biology Quiz

Biology Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

29 Qs

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Biology Quiz

Biology Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5, HS-PS1-2

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Andrew Allen

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

29 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are primary producers also known as?

Heterotrophs

Decomposers

Autotrophs

Consumers

Answer explanation

Primary producers are also known as autotrophs because they produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, unlike heterotrophs, decomposers, and consumers that rely on other organisms for energy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is logistic growth?

Growth that increases rapidly without limit

Growth that decreases over time

Growth that increases rapidly and then stabilizes

Growth that remains constant

Answer explanation

Logistic growth describes a population that grows rapidly at first when resources are abundant, but then stabilizes as it reaches the carrying capacity of the environment, making 'Growth that increases rapidly and then stabilizes' the correct choice.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three types of survivorship curves?

Type I, Type II, Type III

Type A, Type B, Type C

Type X, Type Y, Type Z

Type Alpha, Type Beta, Type Gamma

Answer explanation

The three types of survivorship curves are Type I, Type II, and Type III. Type I represents high survival rates in early life, Type II indicates a constant mortality rate, and Type III shows high mortality in early life stages.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a generalist and a specialist?

Generalists are more adaptable; specialists thrive in specific conditions

Generalists are less adaptable; specialists thrive in any condition

Generalists are more adaptable; specialists thrive in any condition

Generalists thrive in specific conditions; specialists are more adaptable

Answer explanation

Generalists possess a broad range of skills, making them adaptable to various situations. In contrast, specialists focus on specific areas, excelling in particular conditions but may struggle outside their expertise.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is convergent evolution?

Evolution of similar traits in unrelated species

Evolution of different traits in related species

Evolution of similar traits in related species

Evolution of different traits in unrelated species

Answer explanation

Convergent evolution refers to the process where unrelated species evolve similar traits due to adapting to similar environments or ecological niches, making 'Evolution of similar traits in unrelated species' the correct choice.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three subatomic particles that make up atoms?

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Protons, Neutrons, Photons

Protons, Electrons, Quarks

Neutrons, Electrons, Photons

Answer explanation

Atoms are made up of three main subatomic particles: protons, which are positively charged; neutrons, which have no charge; and electrons, which are negatively charged. Therefore, the correct answer is Protons, Neutrons, Electrons.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is adaptive radiation?

The spread of species into new environments

The extinction of species

The mutation of species

The migration of species

Answer explanation

Adaptive radiation refers to the spread of species into new environments, allowing them to evolve and diversify to exploit different ecological niches.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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