10 Questions
What is the term for the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely?
Carrying capacity
In which type of relationship do two species live in close association with one another, where one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped?
Commensalism
Which factor affects population size regardless of the population's density?
Density-independent factor
What is the term that describes the interconnected feeding relationships in an ecosystem?
Food web
Which term refers to the loss of energy as you move up trophic levels in an ecosystem?
Energy loss
What type of relationship benefits both species involved, where one species lives on or in the other?
Mutualism
In a food web, which trophic level would have the least available energy?
Tertiary consumers
Which type of factor influences population growth based on the number of individuals already present?
Density-dependent factor
Where would you find the highest population density among species competing for the same resources?
Intra-specific competition
Which of the following represents a density-independent factor that can impact a population regardless of its size?
Severe weather events
Test your knowledge on various ecology concepts such as abiotic vs. biotic factors, predator-prey relationships, and carrying capacity. Explore topics like density-dependent vs. independent factors, inter and intraspecific competition, and different types of symbiotic relationships.
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