Ecosystem Components and Relationships Quiz
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Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?

  • A group of living organisms in a particular area
  • A community of living and nonliving things in a particular area (correct)
  • A group of nonliving things in a particular area
  • A collection of living things in a particular area
  • Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

  • Predators
  • Sunlight (correct)
  • Bacteria
  • Plants
  • What is the difference between a competitive and a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?

  • Mutually beneficial relationships involve both organisms benefiting
  • Competitive relationships benefit both organisms involved
  • Competitive relationships involve one organism benefiting at the expense of the other (correct)
  • Mutually beneficial relationships involve one organism harming the other
  • How do abundant resources affect the growth of organisms in an ecosystem?

    <p>They lead to an increase in growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?

    <p>To describe how matter and energy are transferred among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

    <p>Biotic factors are living components while abiotic factors are non-living components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mutually beneficial relationship in an ecosystem?

    <p>A relationship where both organisms benefit from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of scarce resources on the size of populations in an ecosystem?

    <p>The size of populations decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of models in describing matter and energy transfer in an ecosystem?

    <p>To simplify complex processes and make them easier to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a predatory relationship in an ecosystem?

    <p>A relationship where one organism hunts and kills another for food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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