Ecosystems Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A weather pattern

• A highly complex biological system

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Who coined the term 'ecosystem'?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Arthur Tansley and Arthur Roy Clapham

What percentage of the Earth's surface is occupied by terrestrial ecosystems?

• 10%

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT a type of terrestrial ecosystem?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Savannahs

• Oceans

What is the main physical component of aquatic ecosystems?

• Water

• Rocks

• Soil

• Air

Which of the following is a marine ecosystem?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Ponds

• Oceans

What is a lentic ecosystem?

• An ecosystem with no water

• An ecosystem with only saltwater

• An ecosystem with moving water

• An ecosystem with stagnant water

Which of the following is a mixed ecosystem?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Forests

• Wetlands

What is an example of an artificial ecosystem?

• Urban ecosystems

• Rainforests

• Oceans

• Savannahs

What is the main factor that differentiates marine and freshwater ecosystems?

• Color

• Depth

• Salinity

• Temperature