Ecology Concepts and Biomes Quiz
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Which of the following is an example of a provisioning service in an ecosystem?

  • Regulation of climate
  • Production of food (correct)
  • Pollination of plants
  • Cultural heritage preservation
  • What is the primary difference between R-selected and K-selected species?

  • R-selected species have longer lifespans
  • R-selected species thrive in stable environments
  • K-selected species invest more in parental care (correct)
  • K-selected species produce many offspring
  • What impact does habitat fragmentation generally have on biodiversity?

  • It creates new habitats for specialist species
  • It increases the overall population size of species
  • It isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity (correct)
  • It has no significant effect on species diversity
  • In the context of ecological succession, what typically characterizes a climax community?

    <p>Stable and consists of complex interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a keystone species?

    <p>A species that predominantly affects other species and ecosystem structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trophic level is primarily responsible for converting sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis?

    <p>Producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of generalist species compared to specialist species?

    <p>They can thrive in a variety of environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do edge environments generally have on biodiversity?

    <p>They can increase biodiversity by providing varied habitats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ecological succession, which term describes the initial species that colonize a barren environment?

    <p>Pioneer species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the 10% rule in ecology?

    <p>10% of biomass is available to the next trophic level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ecosystem Services

    • Ecosystem services include provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services
    • Soil texture is a pyramid
    • Soil horizons exist
    • Carrying capacity is a concept
    • Habitat fragmentation occurs
    • Edge effect is a phenomenon
    • Biodiversity includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity

    Population Bottleneck and Founder Effect

    • Population bottlenecks and founder effect are concepts in ecology

    Terrestrial Biomes

    • Taiga/Boreal Forest
    • Temperate Rainforest
    • Temperate Seasonal Forest
    • Tropical Rainforest
    • Shrubland/Woodland/Chaparral
    • Temperate Grassland
    • Savanna
    • Tropical Seasonal Forest
    • Desert
    • Tundra

    Species

    • Generalist species exist
    • Specialist species exist
    • Invasive species are present
    • Keystone species play a crucial role
    • Trophic cascade is a concept
    • Trophic levels exist
    • Biomass is a measure
    • 10% rule describes energy transfer
    • Primary productivity is a measure

    Primary Productivity

    • Gross Primary Productivity
    • Net Primary Productivity

    Ecological Succession

    • Primary succession
    • Secondary succession
    • Pioneer species are involved
    • Climax community is the end result

    Species Types

    • R-selected species
    • K-selected species

    Survivorship Curves

    • Type I survivorship curve
    • Type II survivorship curve
    • Type III survivorship curve

    Feedback Loops

    • Positive feedback loops
    • Negative feedback loops

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    Test your knowledge on various ecology concepts including ecosystem services, population dynamics, and terrestrial biomes. Dive into the importance of biodiversity, species interactions, and primary productivity in this comprehensive quiz.

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