10 Questions
Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
A community of living and nonliving things in a particular area
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
Sunlight
What is the difference between a competitive and a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
Competitive relationships involve one organism benefiting at the expense of the other
How do abundant resources affect the growth of organisms in an ecosystem?
They lead to an increase in growth
What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
To describe how matter and energy are transferred among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
Biotic factors are living components while abiotic factors are non-living components
What is a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?
A relationship where both organisms benefit from each other
What is the effect of scarce resources on the size of populations in an ecosystem?
The size of populations decreases
What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?
To simplify complex processes and make them easier to understand
What is a predatory relationship in an ecosystem?
A relationship where one organism hunts and kills another for food
Test your knowledge of ecosystem components and relationships with this quiz! Identify biotic and abiotic factors, describe interdependence, and differentiate between various relationships such as competitive, predatory, parasitic, and mutually beneficial. Analyze examples to solidify your understanding.
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