10 Questions
Which of the following accurately describes a coral reef?
An example of a littoral zone ecosystem
In an ecosystem, what is the driving force of the synthesis from solar energy accumulated by means of primary production?
Constant dissipation of energy in the food web
Which organism is classified as a chemosynthetic autotroph?
Organisms that oxidize hydrogen sulfide (H2S) for energy
According to Liebig's Law of the Minimum, what controls the growth of a plant or crop?
The limiting nutrient
Which ecological law pertains to the control of an organism's abundance or distribution by certain factors?
Shelford's law of tolerance
What is the definition of a biotope?
An area of uniform environmental conditions providing a living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals.
According to the given text, what is central to the ecosystem concept?
The idea that living organisms interact with every other element in their local environment.
What does an ecosystem include?
All the organisms in a given area interacting with the physical environment, leading to a flow of energy and material cycles.
What is the definition of a population?
The collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular species.
According to the given text, what is the structure of an ecosystem?
A unit that includes all the organisms in a given area interacting with the physical environment, leading to clearly defined trophic structure, biotic diversity, and material cycles.
Test your knowledge of basic ecological definitions including populations, biocenosis, and biotopes. This quiz covers the biological aspects of environmental protection.
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