12 Questions
What is the largest group of photosynthetic organisms in marine environments?
Phytoplankton
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What is the response of plants to day and night?
Photoperiodism
Which type of animal is active during the twilight hours, at dawn and dusk?
Crepuscular
Which type of animal maintains a constant body temperature regardless of the ambient temperature?
Homeotherms
Which process do animals use to escape cold temperatures?
Hibernation
What is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is a specific place in the environment where an organism is found known as?
Habitat
Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem?
Tissue
Which level of organization in ecology involves a group of body parts that carry out a particular function in an organism?
Organ System
What is the simplest entity that has all the properties of life?
Cell
Which component of the environment provides energy to nearly all forms of life on earth?
Sunlight
Explore the fundamental ecological concepts related to interactions between organisms and their environment. Learn about ecosystems, the biosphere, habitats, and the different levels of organization in ecology.
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