Biology Quiz 1 - Principles of Ecology
Everything living depends on something else for its life. True or False?
True
Habitats vary because environmental factors vary. True or False?
True
Nothing is free in nature; what is removed must be replaced. True or False?
True
The ultimate source of energy for physical life on earth is the sun. True or False?
True
Unnatural occurrences can have the most significant impact on an ecosystem. True or False?
True
Energy moves through the plants and animals in an ecosystem by way of ___________________.
a food chain
dynamic equilibrium =
balance of nature
organisms and their environment =
ecosystems
living place =
habitat
The basic materials needed for life originate from the _________________ environment
nonliving
plant or animal =
organism
microscopic marine plants =
phytoplankton
dependent, competitive =
relationships
used to aid or assist =
resource
Environmental factors may be studied using ______________________
space satellites
How do phytoplankton affect the ecosystem of the entire earth?
through the oxygen cycle
Which statements reflect dynamic equilibrium of an ecosystem? 1. small reduction in water will cause a permanent imbalance 2. number of existing organisms will reflect changing factors 3. any change on either side will require a compensation on the other side 4. number of new organisms must remain constant
2 and 3
Every time people do something to the environment, reactions usually happen as predicted. True or False?
False
Introducing additional organisms of the same existing kinds will not upset the ecosystem. True or False?
False
Nature is not balanced as long as a state of dynamic equilibrium exists. True or False?
False
Only people upset the balance of nature. True or False?
False
All forms of life on earth are linked together in some type of food relationship. True or False?
True
Organisms with similar requirements usually compete for environmental factors. True or False?
True
bacteria =
decomposer
surroundings =
environment
The state that is ultimately reached which results in balance is called ___________________
equilibrium
The diversity of plants and animals on Earth is supported by the numerous kinds of ______________ available.
habitats
plant eating =
herbivorous
A habitat that has lots of light and water, a high elevation, low temperature, and a low level of oxygen is most likely a ___________________________ habitat.
high mountain
The word ecology is made up of two Greek words, oikos and logia, and means "_______________________."
house knowledge
Common needs, mutual benefit, and interactions are all examples of ________________________
interdependence
