Bio Quiz ecology species interactions

The diagram above represents relationships in an

ecosystem. What is the primary source of energy in

this environment?

• cellular respiration in the plants

• energy from minerals in the soil

• fossil fuels

• solar energy

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What is one of the best ways to represent the

interdependence of all of the organisms in an

ecosystem?

• a cell model

• a food chain

• a diagram of the water cycle

• a food web

Stability within an ecosystem is achieved partially by

the presence of organisms that break down important

molecules and return those nutrients to the soil. These organisms are

• plants

• herbivores

• detritivores

• decomposers

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The diagram below represents an energy pyramid.

Which type of organism could occupy levels B, C,

and D of this energy pyramid?

• consumer

• producer

• autotroph

• carnivore

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A single individual belonging to a specific species

• Biotic

• Community

• Organism

• Reptile

All of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other are called a/an ______.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

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All living things get their energy from which of the following sources?

• food
• water
• sun

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All living things get their energy from which of the following sources?

• food
• water
• sun

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Which of the following is another word for a plant?

• autotroph
• heterotroph
• consumer

Which of the following is an organism that eats only meat?

• herbivore
• carnivore
• omnivore