Ecological Relationships

What is the significance of ecological relationships in an ecosystem?

• They help maintain balance and biodiversity.

• They increase competition among species.

• They reduce the availability of resources.

• They promote the extinction of certain species.

How can understanding ecological relationships help in conservation efforts?

• It allows for better management of species interactions and ecosystem health.

• It increases the number of species in an ecosystem.

• It reduces the need for habitat preservation.

• It promotes the extinction of invasive species.

What is the term for when one organism eats another organism?

• Predation

• Competition

• Symbiosis

• Commensalism

What is the term for a relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Competition

What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

• To control the population of prey species.

• To increase the number of herbivores.

• To provide food for scavengers.

• To enhance plant growth.

What is an example of mutualism?

• Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

• Birds eating insects off a cow's back.

• Fish cleaning parasites off larger fish.

• Worms aerating the soil in exchange for food.

How does parasitism differ from mutualism?

• In parasitism, both organisms benefit, while in mutualism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

• In parasitism, one organism benefits at the expense of the other, while in mutualism, both organisms benefit.

• Parasitism is a type of mutualism where both organisms are harmed.

• Parasitism occurs only in plants, while mutualism occurs in animals.

What is the difference between competition and predation?

• Competition involves organisms fighting for the same resource, while predation involves one organism eating another.

• Competition occurs when one organism eats another, while predation is when organisms share resources.

• Competition is a form of symbiosis, while predation is a type of mutualism.

• Competition involves organisms cooperating for survival, while predation is about organisms avoiding each other.

What is an example of competition in an ecosystem?

• Two species of birds competing for the same nesting site.

• A lion and a zebra sharing the same water source.

• A tree providing shade for a variety of plants.

• Fish swimming in the same school.

What is an example of predation in nature?

• A lion hunting a zebra.

• A bird building a nest.

• A fish swimming in a school.

• A rabbit grazing on grass.