Ecology Terminology Quiz
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What is an organism that makes its own food?

  • Producer (correct)
  • Biodiversity
  • Decomposer
  • Consumer
  • Which term refers to an organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on other organisms for energy?

  • Population
  • Ecosystem
  • Consumer (correct)
  • Habitat
  • What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

  • Preys on other organisms for food
  • Produces energy for the ecosystem
  • Maintains biodiversity within the ecosystem
  • Breaks down dead plants and animals for nutrients (correct)
  • Which term describes the variety of living things and their interactions within an ecosystem?

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

    In ecology, what does 'population' refer to?

    <p>All organisms of a particular species in a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes people changing land from one purpose to another?

    <p>Land-Use Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to events like droughts, fires, or diseases that lead to significant ecosystem changes?

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

    'Climate' would be categorized as which type of factor in an ecosystem?

    <p>Abiotic Factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A consumer is an organism that makes its own food.

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

    Biodiversity refers to the variety of living things and their interactions within an ecosystem.

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

    An ecosystem includes only living things like plants and animals.

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

    Habitat is the place where an animal grows artificially.

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

    A population refers to all the organisms of different species living in a given area.

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

    Disruption in an ecosystem refers to events that result in minor changes.

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

    Abiotic factors include living organisms like animals.

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

    Biotic factors include living things like plants.

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

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