18 Questions
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where energy is transferred, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.
Which of the following is not considered an abiotic component of an ecosystem?
Plants
Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation?
Deforestation
What is the primary concern associated with the release of hazardous waste and chemicals?
Cause illness and death
Which of the following is not a control measure for addressing environmental pollution?
Increase the number of endangered species
Which of the following is a major cause of the loss of biodiversity?
Deforestation
What is a major cause of land degradation?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for hazardous waste and chemicals?
Irresponsible international trade
What is a major concern associated with loss of biodiversity?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for loss of biodiversity?
Deforestation
What is a major cause of loss of biodiversity?
All of the above
Which of the following is a control measure for land degradation?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a major human impact on ecology according to the text?
Overpopulation
What is the term used in the text to describe the relationship between different species living in the same location?
Species interaction
What is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time?
Succession in Ecology
What is the key difference between a food chain and a food web as described in the text?
A food chain represents a single pathway of energy transfer, while a food web represents multiple pathways.
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a component of biodiversity?
Microorganisms
What is the primary purpose of the study of ecology?
To understand the connection between plants and animals
Test your knowledge on ecosystems, food chains, and the interconnection between living organisms in a specific environment. Learn about the components of ecosystems, including abiotic factors like land and water, and biotic factors like plants and animals.
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