Organisms Growth and Characteristics Quiz

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Which of the following accurately describes how plants release energy?

Plants release energy by absorbing nutrients from the soil.

Plants release energy by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air.

Plants release energy by breaking down the nutrients they absorb. (correct)

Plants release energy by absorbing sunlight directly.

What happens if an area of soil lacks nutrients for plants?

The plants cannot make any food.

The plants will all die very quickly.

The plants will not be able to make any food. (correct)

All of the above will happen.

Which is NOT a requirement for plants to make food molecules?

Water molecules

Nitrogen from the air

Energy from the sun

Vitamin C from the soil (correct)

Which of the following is an example of matter?

Rocks Signup and view all the answers

In which activity does an organism need to release energy from food molecules?

Worm digging in soil Signup and view all the answers

What is a restriction plan meant for in an ecosystem?

To help the ecosystem recover from damage Signup and view all the answers

In an ecosystem, what is the primary source of energy?

The sun Signup and view all the answers

When an organism consumes food, what happens to the food molecules?

Only a small fraction of food molecules become part of the organism's body matter. Signup and view all the answers

In a food web, what do the arrows represent?

The transfer of matter and energy from one organism to another. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a living organism in an ecosystem?

Mushroom Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

They break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients. Signup and view all the answers

In a food chain, what happens to the matter and energy as it moves from one organism to another?

Matter is conserved, but energy is lost at each level. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about organisms is true?

For something to be considered matter, it must occupy space. Signup and view all the answers

According to the food web, which organism(s) consume seaweed?

Crabs and snails Signup and view all the answers

If all the seaweed in the ecosystem died, what would be two potential effects?

Both A and C are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about scientists is false?

Scientists argue only when they are angry with one another. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about food chains is true?

Disruptions in one part of the food chain can impact other parts. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential ecosystem restoration strategy?

Reintroducing native plant species to an area. Signup and view all the answers