How is Simpson's Diversity Index used in ecology?

Ecological Concepts and Interactions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To measure the genetic diversity of a species
To calculate the total biomass of an ecosystem
To determine the age of an ecosystem
To assess the diversity of species in a habitat
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a community in ecological terms?
All the populations in an ecosystem
A single species living in an area
A group of similar ecosystems
A single organism's habitat
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does species diversity refer to?
The genetic variation within a species
The number of individuals in a species
The variety and abundance of species in a community
The number of ecosystems in a region
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of interaction is mutualism?
A relationship where both species benefit
A relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed
A relationship where neither species benefits
A relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a commensal relationship, what happens to the species involved?
One species benefits, the other is unaffected
Both species benefit
One species benefits, the other is harmed
Neither species benefits
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a boom-bust cycle in ecology?
A cycle of rapid growth followed by a sudden decline in population
A cycle of constant population size
A cycle of increasing biodiversity
A cycle of decreasing genetic variation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a trophic cascade?
A gradual increase in species diversity
A series of changes in an ecosystem caused by the removal of a top predator
A sudden decrease in population size
A stable ecosystem with no changes
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