Interactions: Environments and Organisms Ecological Concepts Quiz

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What is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

  • Ecology (correct)
  • Physiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Astrobiology

What is a group of body parts that carry out a particular function in an organism called?

  • Organ (correct)
  • Organelle
  • Cell
  • Tissue

Which level of organization in ecology consists of tissues that perform a special function?

  • Organism
  • Organ System
  • Cell
  • Tissue (correct)

What is defined as a specific place in the environment where an organism is found?

<p>Habitat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an ecosystem is responsible for powering the process of photosynthesis and providing energy to nearly all forms of life on earth?

<p>Sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure within a cell that performs a special function called?

<p>Organelle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms are the largest group of photosynthetic organisms in marine environments?

<p>Phytoplankton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the response of plants to the length of day and night cycles?

<p>Photoperiodism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes animals that are active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk?

<p>Crepuscular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe animals whose internal body temperature varies with the ambient temperature?

<p>Poikilotherms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the process by which animals escape high temperatures during summer?

<p>Estivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of animals are considered homeotherms, or warm-blooded animals?

<p>Mammals and birds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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