Understanding Ecosystems and Food Chains Quiz
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What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?

  • In a food chain, only one species is affected, while in a food web, multiple species can be affected.
  • In a food chain, the loss of one species does not affect other trophic levels, but in a food web, the loss of one species can disrupt the entire ecosystem.
  • 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. (correct)
  • A food chain represents the flow of energy and nutrients through a single pathway, while a food web represents multiple pathways.

    • Which of the following is not considered an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

  • Water
  • Air
  • Plants (correct)
  • Fire

    • Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation?

  • Deforestation (correct)
  • Acid rain
  • Noise pollution
  • Overfishing

    • What is the primary concern associated with the release of hazardous waste and chemicals?

    <p>Cause illness and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a control measure for addressing environmental pollution?

    <p>Increase the number of endangered species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major cause of the loss of biodiversity?

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

    What is a major cause of land degradation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a control measure for hazardous waste and chemicals?

    <p>Irresponsible international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern associated with loss of biodiversity?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a control measure for loss of biodiversity?

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

    What is a major cause of loss of biodiversity?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a control measure for land degradation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major human impact on ecology according to the text?

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

    What is the term used in the text to describe the relationship between different species living in the same location?

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

    What is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time?

    <p>Succession in Ecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a food chain and a food web as described in the text?

    <p>A food chain represents a single pathway of energy transfer, while a food web represents multiple pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a component of biodiversity?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the study of ecology?

    <p>To understand the connection between plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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