Ecosystem Hierarchal Organization

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Amanda Massotti
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of an organism?
A group of different species living together
A single living entity
The non-living components of an environment
A collection of ecosystems
Answer explanation
An organism is defined as a single living entity, which distinguishes it from groups of species, non-living components, or collections of ecosystems. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A single living entity'.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
Water
Temperature
Plants
Rocks
Answer explanation
Plants are biotic factors as they are living organisms that interact with other living and non-living components in an ecosystem. In contrast, water, temperature, and rocks are abiotic factors.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
Biotic factors are living, while abiotic factors are non-living
Abiotic factors are living, while biotic factors are non-living
Both are living components of an ecosystem
Both are non-living components of an ecosystem
Answer explanation
The primary difference is that biotic factors are living organisms, such as plants and animals, while abiotic factors are non-living elements, like water and soil. Thus, the correct choice is that biotic factors are living, while abiotic factors are non-living.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?
Fish
Soil
Trees
Birds
Answer explanation
Soil is an abiotic factor, as it is a non-living component of the environment. In contrast, fish, trees, and birds are all biotic factors, as they are living organisms.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a population in the context of an ecosystem?
A single organism
A group of organisms of the same species living in an area
Different species living together
The non-living components of an environment
Answer explanation
In an ecosystem, a population refers to a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area. This distinguishes it from individual organisms, different species, or non-living components.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a community differ from a population?
A community includes only one species, while a population includes multiple species
A community includes multiple species, while a population includes only one species
A community is non-living, while a population is living
A community is a single organism, while a population is a group of organisms
Answer explanation
A community consists of multiple species interacting in a specific area, while a population refers to a group of individuals of the same species. Thus, the correct choice is that a community includes multiple species, while a population includes only one species.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
A single organism
A group of the same species
A community of living organisms and their physical environment
The non-living components of an environment
Answer explanation
An ecosystem consists of a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment, making the correct choice the best description of an ecosystem.
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