Biological Diversity and Interdependence Quiz

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In a predator-prey relationship, the predator benefits (+) while the prey is harmed (-). Which of the following is an example of a predator-prey relationship?

Koalas feeding on eucalyptus leaves

Bees pollinating flowers

Lion hunting and feeding on a zebra (correct)

Warbler birds living in different parts of a tree

Which of the following best describes resource partitioning?

The role of a predator and its prey

An organism's role within a particular ecosystem

Two or more species using the same limited resource

Animals of the same species divide up resources to coexist together (correct)

Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

Lion hunting and feeding on a zebra

Koalas feeding on eucalyptus leaves

Warbler birds living in different parts of a tree

Bees pollinating flowers (correct)

What is the role of an organism within a particular ecosystem called?

Niche Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes commensalism?

One organism benefits while the other is unaffected Signup and view all the answers

What does a broad niche organism mean?

It has adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions and plays a wide role in its habitat Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for resource partitioning among animals of the same species?

To reduce competition and coexist together Signup and view all the answers

How does interspecies competition help limit populations of competing species?

By reducing competition for resources Signup and view all the answers

What does biodiversity refer to?

The variety of species and ecosystems on Earth and the ecological processes of which they are a part Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 main components of biodiversity?

Ecosystem Diversity, Community Diversity, Genetic Diversity Signup and view all the answers

Why is the highest level of biodiversity found near the equator?

Due to the abundance of sunlight and consistent climate, which support a wide variety of species and ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of variation in allowing closely related living things to survive in the same ecosystem?

It allows for the utilization of different niche spaces and resources, reducing competition Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of biology?

The study of living things Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'niche' refer to in the context of biological diversity?

The role and position of a species in its environment, including its interactions with the biotic and abiotic factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of identified plant and animal species out of the estimated 8.7 million?

1.2 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a component of biological diversity?

Ecosystem uniformity Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which the environment determines survival?

Natural selection Signup and view all the answers

Who developed a system for classifying organisms based on physical structure?

Carolus Linnaeus Signup and view all the answers

What is the expanded classification system based on Linnaeus' work?

5 kingdom classification: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Monera Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of mutualism in symbiotic relationships?

Lichen in the arctic tundra Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biological Diversity and Interdependence

The Amazon Rainforest's warm temperatures and ample sunlight support year-round plant growth
Species distribution is not uniform across the Earth, with less diversity towards the poles
There are an estimated 8.7 million plant and animal species, but only 1.2 million have been identified
Biological diversity encompasses genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity
Biological diversity is important for ecosystem stability, including disease resistance and adaptation
Variability within species is crucial for survival in changing environments
Natural selection is the process by which the environment determines survival, while artificial selection involves intentional breeding for desirable traits
Carolus Linnaeus developed a system for classifying organisms based on physical structure
Modern scientists expanded Linnaeus' system into the 5 kingdom classification: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Monera
Interdependence among species is essential for survival and includes symbiotic relationships, competition, and predator-prey dynamics
Symbiosis includes commensalism (one benefits, the other is unaffected), mutualism (both benefit), and parasitism (one benefits, the other is harmed)
Examples of symbiosis include birds nesting in trees (commensalism), lichen in the arctic tundra (mutualism), and tapeworms in the human intestine (parasitism)

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Test your knowledge of Biological Diversity and Interdependence with this quiz! Explore topics such as species distribution, ecosystem stability, natural and artificial selection, classification systems, and symbiotic relationships. Challenge yourself with questions on the importance of biological diversity for survival and adaptation in changing environments.