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:

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

Match the following organisms with their corresponding type of interaction:

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

Match the following symbiotic relationships with their descriptions:

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

Match the following interactions among living things with their descriptions:

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

Match the following examples with their correct symbiotic relationship:

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

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

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

Match the following examples with their correct type of interaction:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parasitism is represented by head lice living on a human ______

<p>scalp</p> 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 ______.

<p>mutualism</p> 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 ______.

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

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

<p>food</p> 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 ______.

<p>ecosystems</p> 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.

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

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