ES Final Review

An interaction where one organism benefits but the other is not affected is called _____.

• commensalism

• mutualism

• parasitism

• tropism

Which of the levels of biologic organization is the first to include the biotic and abiotic components of the area?

• biosphere

• community

• ecosystem

• population

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How much energy on average is transferred between tropic levels?

• 10%

• 25%

• 70%

• 90%

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Food chains and food webs always have __________ on the first trophic level.

An adaptation is …

• any trait an organism possesses.

• how an organism evolves during its own lifetime.

• a gene an organism has.

• a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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In an energy pyramid, which way does energy flow?

• From the top of the pyramid to the bottom

• From the bottom of the pyramid to the top

• None of these

• Both of these

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Which statement is true about Developing countries?

• Developing countries have larger older populations.

• Developing countries have larger younger populations.

• Developing countries are typically more wealthy than developed countries.

• Developing countries usually have declining populations.

Below is an image of a population pyramid. How is the population in this area likely to change in the future?

• The population will increase over time.

• The population will remain stable or unchanged.

• The population will decrease over time.

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Which of the following is a result of warming ocean temperatures on coral reefs?

• Increased fish spawning

• Coral bleaching

• Enhanced reef biodiversity

• Strengthened coral structures

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Which of the following is information that can be used to assess water quality? (choose all that apply)

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• pH

• Dissolved oxygen

• Turbidity

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