Ecological Relationships Practice

What is a Predator?

• An organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food.

• A plant that absorbs nutrients from the soil.

• An animal that primarily eats fruits and vegetables.

• A microorganism that decomposes organic matter.

What is the role of a Honeybee in an ecosystem?

• Producing honey

• Pollinating flowers

• Building hives

• Collecting nectar

What is Decomposition?

• The process by which dead organic matter is broken down into simpler substances.

• The process of combining different substances to create a new one.

• The method of preserving organic matter for future use.

• The technique of analyzing organic compounds in a laboratory.

What is an example of Commensalism?

• A feeder fish following sharks to eat food scraps left behind.

• A bird building a nest in a tree.

• A lion hunting a zebra for food.

• A bee pollinating a flower.

What is an example of Mutualism?

• Bees pollinating flowers while obtaining nectar.

• Birds eating ticks off of large mammals.

• Fungi decomposing dead organic matter.

• Fish using coral reefs for shelter.

What is Prey?

• An organism that is killed and eaten by another organism.

• A type of predator that hunts for food.

• A plant that consumes insects for nutrients.

• An animal that scavenges dead organisms.

What is an example of Parasitism?

• Wasps laying eggs inside butterfly eggs, where the larvae consume the host.

• Birds building nests in trees for shelter.

• Bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar.

• Fish swimming alongside sharks for protection.

What is a Niche?

• The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

• A specific area where a species lives and reproduces.

• The physical characteristics of an organism that allow it to survive in its environment.

• The total number of individuals of a species in a given area.

What is the difference between a Predator and Prey?

• A predator is an organism that is hunted, while prey hunts and kills.

• Predators are herbivores, while prey are carnivores.

• A predator hunts and kills, while prey is the organism that is hunted.

• Predators and prey are the same; they both hunt for food.

What is Mutualism?

• A relationship between two species where both benefit from the interaction.

• A relationship where one species benefits at the expense of another.

• A relationship where both species are harmed by the interaction.

• A relationship where one species is unaffected while the other is harmed.