Science Olympiad Ecology

Which of the following best describes an ecological niche?

• The physical space a species occupies

• The role a species plays in its ecosystem

• The food a species eats

• The lifespan of a species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What term describes a group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area?

• Community

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Biome

Which process in the water cycle involves the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

• A) A lion hunting a zebra

• B) A bee pollinating a flower

• C) A parasite living on a host

• D) A bird eating insects off a buffalo

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

• High rainfall

• Low temperature

• Sparse vegetation

• Dense forests

What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorb water

• Absorb sunlight

• Store nutrients

• Protect from herbivores

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is a primary consumer in a food chain?

• Grass

• Rabbit

• Fox

• Eagle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is the process by which nitrogen is converted into a form that plants can use?

• Photosynthesis

• Nitrogen fixation

• Respiration

• Decomposition

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Deforestation

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Ozone depletion

• Water pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5