Interactions Among Living Things Quiz

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Match the type of interaction with its description:

Mutualism = Describes a relationship between two organisms wherein both animals benefit from each other Commensalism = Shows a partnership between two living things, where one organism benefits while the other one is not harmed Predation = Involves one organism harming or killing another to become its food Parasitism = Involves one organism benefiting at the expense of another organism

Match the example with the correct type of interaction:

Ants protecting the acacia tree and the tree providing food for the ants = Mutualism Bird building their nest in a tree, benefiting from the shelter provided by the tree = Commensalism Lion hunting and feeding on a zebra = Predation Tapeworms living in the intestines of a host and deriving nutrients from it = Parasitism

Match the interaction with its impact on the organisms involved:

Mutualism = Both parties gain something from the relationship, making it beneficial for both Commensalism = One organism benefits without causing harm to the other Predation = The predator benefits while the prey is harmed Parasitism = One organism benefits at the expense of another organism

Match the type of interaction with its role in ecosystems:

Mutualism = Plays a significant role in maintaining balance within ecosystems Commensalism = Contributes to the interactions among living things in ecosystems Predation = Affects population dynamics and food chains in ecosystems Parasitism = Can impact the health and survival of organisms in ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organisms with their corresponding type of interaction:

Ants and acacia tree = Mutualism Bird and tree = Commensalism Lion and zebra = Predation Tapeworms and host organism = Parasitism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symbiotic relationships with their descriptions:

Mutualism = A sixth grader and their pet Commensalism = Algae growing on the fur of a sloth Parasitism = Head lice living on a human scalp Predation = A cat catching mice in a house Signup and view all the answers

Match the following interactions among living things with their descriptions:

Mutualism = Both organisms benefit from the interaction Commensalism = One organism benefits while the other is unharmed Parasitism = The parasite benefits, while the host is harmed Competition = Organisms fight over the same resources, leading to potential harm for both Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their correct symbiotic relationship:

A sixth grader and their pet = Mutualism Algae growing on the fur of a sloth = Mutualism Small mites living on your skin, eating dead skin cells = Commensalism Orchids growing in tall tropical trees = Commensalism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

A cat catching mice in a house = Predation Head lice living on a human scalp = Parasitism Algae growing on the fur of a sloth = Mutualism Orchids growing in tall tropical trees = Commensalism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

Tick living on a dog or tapeworm living in a human's intestines = Parasitism Small mites living on your skin, eating dead skin cells = Commensalism A cat catching mice in a house = Predation Boy benefiting from the companionship of their pet and vice versa = Mutualism Signup and view all the answers

A classic example of predation is a cat catching ______ in a house

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A tick living on a ______ or a tapeworm living in a human's intestines are examples of parasitism

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Competition happens when two organisms fight over the same ______ such as food or space

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A sixth grader and their pet can be considered a ______ relationship

mutualistic Signup and view all the answers

Parasitism is represented by head lice living on a human ______

scalp Signup and view all the answers

Mutualism describes a relationship between two organisms wherein both animals benefit from each other. The ants protecting the acacia tree and the tree providing food for the ants is an example of ______.

mutualism Signup and view all the answers

Commensalism is an interaction that shows a partnership between two living things. In this case, one organism benefits while the other one is not harmed. An example of this would be a bird building their nest in a ______.

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In predation, one organism harms or kills another to become its ______. The predator benefits from this interaction while the prey is harmed.

food Signup and view all the answers

Living organisms interact with each other in various ways. These interactions can be beneficial or harmful, and they play a significant role in the balance of ______.

ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

There are five main types of interactions among living things: mutualism, commensalism, predation, parasitism, and ______. Each of these interactions has different impacts on the organisms involved, ranging from beneficial to harmful.

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Interactions Among Living Things Quiz

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Match the type of interaction with its description:

Match the example with the correct type of interaction:

Match the interaction with its impact on the organisms involved:

Match the type of interaction with its role in ecosystems:

Match the following organisms with their corresponding type of interaction:

Match the following symbiotic relationships with their descriptions:

Match the following interactions among living things with their descriptions:

Match the following examples with their correct symbiotic relationship:

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

A classic example of predation is a cat catching ______ in a house

A tick living on a ______ or a tapeworm living in a human's intestines are examples of parasitism

Competition happens when two organisms fight over the same ______ such as food or space

A sixth grader and their pet can be considered a ______ relationship

Parasitism is represented by head lice living on a human ______

Mutualism describes a relationship between two organisms wherein both animals benefit from each other. The ants protecting the acacia tree and the tree providing food for the ants is an example of ______.

Commensalism is an interaction that shows a partnership between two living things. In this case, one organism benefits while the other one is not harmed. An example of this would be a bird building their nest in a ______.

In predation, one organism harms or kills another to become its ______. The predator benefits from this interaction while the prey is harmed.

Living organisms interact with each other in various ways. These interactions can be beneficial or harmful, and they play a significant role in the balance of ______.

There are five main types of interactions among living things: mutualism, commensalism, predation, parasitism, and ______. Each of these interactions has different impacts on the organisms involved, ranging from beneficial to harmful.

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