EES 4.1 Quiz

What is a biotic factor in a tropical rainforest ecosystem?

• Water

• Temperature

• Trees

• Rocks

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor that can influence a desert ecosystem?

• Cacti

• Lizards

• Sand

• Insects

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What role do producers play in a savanna biome's food chain?

• They decompose organic matter.

• They consume other organisms.

• They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

• They are at the top of the food chain.

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How does biodiversity contribute to the stability of a coral reef ecosystem?

• It decreases the number of species.

• It increases the likelihood of disease.

• It provides a variety of organisms that can adapt to changes, such as temperature fluctuations.

• It reduces the availability of resources.

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Explain how a food web in a temperate forest differs from a food chain.

• A food web shows a single path of energy flow, while a food chain shows multiple paths.

• A food web shows multiple paths of energy flow, while a food chain shows a single path.

• A food web includes only producers, while a food chain includes only consumers.

• A food web is a linear sequence, while a food chain is a complex network.

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Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in a tundra ecosystem?

• They produce energy from sunlight.

• They consume primary producers.

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients, even in cold conditions.

• They compete with primary consumers for food.

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Identify a natural disturbance that can impact a boreal forest ecosystem.

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Wildfire

• Urbanization

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How do abiotic factors like temperature and precipitation influence the distribution of biomes such as the Arctic tundra?

• They determine the types of plants and animals that can survive in a biome.

• They have no effect on the distribution of biomes.

• They only affect aquatic biomes.

• They are only important in desert biomes.

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Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer in a grassland biome?

• Grass

• Bison

• Eagle

• Fungus

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Describe how energy is transferred through trophic levels in a marine food chain.

• Energy is lost as it moves up each trophic level.

• Energy is gained as it moves up each trophic level.

• Energy remains constant across all trophic levels.

• Energy is only transferred between producers and decomposers.

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