Basic Ecology Knowledge Short Quiz

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    Is it true that even non-living things contribute to an ecosystem?

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There are different kinds of environments on the earth’s surface. Living and non-living things coexist in this world to share the resources available to them in their environmental ecosystem. Do you think you have enough basic understanding of ecology? Take up the test below and see if you need more study time or ready to move on to the next topics.

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  • 2. 

    An/A _____________ contains all the living and nonliving things with which the organisms interact.

    Explanation
    A community is a group of interacting organisms that live in the same area and interact with each other. An ecosystem includes both the living organisms and the nonliving components of the environment, such as air, water, and soil. The environment refers to the surroundings in which organisms exist, including both the biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors. A habitat is the specific place where an organism lives. Therefore, the correct answer is community and ecosystem, as they both encompass the living and nonliving things with which organisms interact.

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    What are the 3 main energy roles in the environment?

    • Producers, consumers, and decomposers

    • Herbivores, carnivore, and omnivore

    • Comsumer, producer, scavenger

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Producers, consumers, and decomposers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is producers, consumers, and decomposers. These three roles represent the flow of energy in an ecosystem. Producers, such as plants, use sunlight to convert energy into food through photosynthesis. Consumers, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, obtain energy by consuming other organisms. Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organisms and waste material, releasing nutrients back into the environment. Together, these three roles ensure the cycling of energy and nutrients in the ecosystem.

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    What is the study of Ecology?

    • A thing that makes up their surroundings

    • Organism that feed directly or indirectly on producers

    • Relationships and other interactions with other organisms

    • The study of the earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Relationships and other interactions with other organisms
    Explanation
    Ecology is the study of relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment. It focuses on understanding how organisms interact with each other and with their surrounding environment, including both living and non-living components. This field of study examines the complex web of relationships between different species, such as predator-prey relationships, competition for resources, and symbiotic interactions. By studying these relationships, ecologists gain insights into the functioning of ecosystems and how they are impacted by human activities.

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    Biotic Factors include (types of organisms)

    • Rocks

    • Cells

    • Energy

    • Water

    Correct Answer
    A. Cells
    Explanation
    Biotic factors refer to living organisms that have an impact on an ecosystem. Cells are the basic building blocks of life and are present in all living organisms. Therefore, cells are considered a biotic factor. Rocks, energy, and water, on the other hand, are abiotic factors as they are non-living components of an ecosystem.

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    Where do plants get the energy from to make food?

    • Photosynthesis

    • Sun

    • Animals

    • Metamorphosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Sun
    Explanation
    Plants get the energy from the sun to make food through the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen. The sunlight provides the energy needed for the chemical reactions to occur, while the carbon dioxide is obtained from the air and the water is absorbed through the plant's roots. This process is vital for plants as it allows them to convert light energy into chemical energy, which they can then use for growth and development.

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    Non-Living parts of the Environment are called ___________

    Correct Answer
    Abiotic Factors, Living Parts, habitat,
    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "Abiotic Factors". Abiotic factors refer to the non-living components of the environment, such as temperature, sunlight, water, soil, and air. These factors play a crucial role in shaping the environment and influencing the survival and behavior of organisms. Biotic factors, on the other hand, include living parts of the environment, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. Habitat refers to the specific place or type of environment where a particular organism or species can be found.

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