Biomes Quiz: Taiga, Desert, Polar Regions

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What type of interaction benefits both species involved?

  • Competition
  • Predation
  • Mutualism (correct)
  • Parasitism

Which trophic level includes herbivores?

  • 1st trophic level
  • 2nd trophic level (correct)
  • 3rd trophic level
  • Decomposers level

What is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem?

  • Consumers
  • Primary producers
  • Sun (correct)
  • Detritivores

In the nitrogen cycle, what is the role of plants?

<p>Taking up nitrate and converting it to amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific study of how organisms interact with their environment known as?

<p>Ecology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem is referred to as the 'Rainforest of the Sea'?

<p>Mangrove swamps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of salt marshes in the wetland ecosystem?

<p>Stabilize coastline against erosion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a scale of ecology as mentioned in the text?

<p>Organelle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Taiga biome described in the text?

<p>Ground that is frozen most of the year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes deserts hostile for plant and animal life according to the text?

<p>Lack of essential resources like food and water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interaction is described as involving individuals attempting to use the same essential resource?

<p>Competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a parasitic relationship, which organism benefits while the other is adversely affected?

<p>The parasite benefits at the host's expense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the GAIA Hypothesis?

<p>Viewing Earth as a self-regulating living organism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biome is described as having the most rainfall?

<p>Tropical rainforest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Temperate Grassland biome?

<p>Shorter grass with growing and dormant seasons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dispersion is characterized by organisms being evenly spaced in a given habitat?

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