Ecology Candy Quiz

1. This occurs when organisms try to get the same resources… Symbiosis Competition Predation Parasitism

2. A hawk soaring above a field hunting for a field mouse is an example of which relationship? Commensalism Mutualism Symbolism Predation

3. A close relationship between two different species of organisms living together A. Symbiosis B. Competition C. Food Chain D. Food Web

4. A symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits by harming another (but not killing it) Parasitism Mutualism Competition Commensalism

5. A symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits without benefiting or harming the other organism Parasitism Mutualism Competition Commensalism

6. A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit is called what? Competition Mutualism Parasitism Commensalism

7. All of the following statements concerning characteristics of predator-prey relationships are correct EXCEPT: A. A rise in the population of prey is often followed by a rise in the population of predators. B. A rise in the population of predators is followed by a decrease in the population of prey. C. Camouflage is an adaptation that protects prey. D. The production of large numbers of offspring within very short periods of time ensures the survival of some prey populations. E. The population of predators most often eliminates the population of prey.

8. An area in which certain types of plants and animals can be found living in close proximity to each other is called A. habitat B. Community C. Niche D. Kingdom

9. A British ecologist state the importance of realizing an organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows: “When an ecologist sees a badger, he should include in his thoughts some definitive idea ot the animal’s place in the community to which it belongs.” What does this statement describes? A. An animal’s habitat B. An animal’s niche C. An animal’s community D. An animal’s ecosystem

10. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are mainly among the most biologically important atmospheric gases. What are these called? A. Biotic factors B. Biospheric gases C. Abiotic factors D. Habitat factors

11. Identify two organisms below that share the same trophic level A. Elephants and lions B. Cheetahs and giraffes C. Chipmunks and squirrels D. Wolves and sparrows

12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such as krill 12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such as krill. They prey to orca whales and leopard seals. What ecological role does the Emperor penguin play? (HINT: Krill are zooplankton, tiny sea organisms that feed on plankton) A. It is a producer B. It is a primary consumer C. It is a secondary consumer D. It is a top consumer

13. Which of the following is NOT a density-dependent factor Increased specialization by a predator B. A limited number of available nesting sites C. A stress syndrome that alters hormone levels D. A very early fall frost E. intraspecific competition

14. An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and the buildup of cooled lava eventually forms a new island. What type of succession will immediately occur on the newly formed island? A. Primary Succession B. Secondary Succession C. Conservation D. Adaptation

15. In a food chain, roughly how much energy is passed along to the next trophic level? A. 30% B. 60% C. 10% D. 5%

16. Which of the following statements about ecological pyramids is true? Ecological pyramids demonstrate a 90% loss in energy at each step up the pyramid Ecological pyramids show that carnivory is more efficient than herbivory Ecological pyramids depicts the total biomass of an ecosystem minus the total energy Ecological pyramids are difficult to disrupt

17. What is the carrying capacity for elk population in this environment? A. 1.0 million B. 1.5 million C. 1.7 million D. 2.0 million

18. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

19. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

20. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

21. What type of population growth is shown in the graph below? Logistic growth Carrying capacity Density-dependent growth Exponential growth

22. What type of population growth is shown in Line B on the graph below? Logistic growth Carrying capacity Density-dependent growth Exponential growth

23. Giant pandas eat only bamboo 23. Giant pandas eat only bamboo. For this reason giant pandas are an example of a(n) Generalist Specialist Carnivore Omnivore

24. Geographic regions like savannahs, tundra, and prairie grasslands are called? Species Populations Biomes Biospheres

25. Secondary Succession is most like to occur After a forest fire With a pioneer species If a glacier shrinks On a new volcanic island

26. The idea that two species can’t occupy the same niche is known as what? A. Ecological equivalence B. Niche partitioning C. Evolutionary response D. Competition exclusion

27. Ecological equivalents are species that occupy similar niches In different geographical regions With plenty of food In different types of habitats After niche partitioning

1. This occurs when organisms try to get the same resources… Symbiosis Competition Predation Parasitism

2. A hawk soaring above a field hunting for a field mouse is an example of which relationship? Commensalism Mutualism Symbolism Predation

3. A close relationship between two different species of organisms living together A. Symbiosis B. Competition C. Food Chain D. Food Web

4. A symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits by harming another Parasitism Mutualism Competition Commensalism

5. A symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits without benefiting or harming the other organism Parasitism Mutualism Competition Commensalism

6. A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit is called what? Competition Mutualism Parasitism Commensalism

7. All of the following statements concerning characteristics of predator-prey relationships are correct EXCEPT: A. A rise in the population of prey is often followed by a rise in the population of predators. B. A rise in the population of predators is followed by a decrease in the population of prey. C. Camouflage is an adaptation that protects prey. D. The production of large numbers of offspring within very short periods of time ensures the survival of some prey populations. E. The population of predators most often eliminates the population of prey.

8. An area in which certain types of plants and animals can be found living in close proximity to each other is called A. habitat B. Community C. Niche D. Kingdom

9. A British ecologist state the importance of realizing an organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows: “When an ecologist sees a badger, he should include in his thoughts some definitive idea ot the animal’s place in the community to which it belongs.” What does this statement describes? A. An animal’s habitat B. An animal’s niche C. An animal’s community D. An animal’s ecosystem

10. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are among the mainly among the most biologically important atmospheric gases. What are these called? A. Biotic factors B. Biospheric gases C. Abiotic factors D. Habitat factors

11. Identify two organisms below that share the same trophic level A. Elephants and lions B. Cheetahs and giraffes C. Chipmunks and squirrels D. Wolves and sparrows

12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such as krill 12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans, such as krill. They are prey to orca whales and leopard seals. What ecological role does the Emperor penguin play? (HINT: Krill are zooplankton, tiny sea organisms that feed on plankton) A. It is a producer B. It is a primary consumer C. It is a secondary consumer D. It is a top consumer

13. Which of the following is NOT a density-dependent factor Increased specialization by a predator B. A limited number of available nesting sites C. A stress syndrome that alters hormone levels D. A very early fall frost E. Intraspecific competition

14. An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and the buildup of cooled lava eventually forms a new island. What type of succession will immediately occur on the newly formed island? A. Primary Succession B. Secondary Succession C. Conservation D. Adaptation

15. In a food chain, roughly how much energy is passed along to the next trophic level? A. 30% B. 60% C. 10% D. 5%

16. Which of the following statements about ecological pyramids is true? Ecological pyramids demonstrate a 90% loss in energy at each step up the pyramid Ecological pyramids show that carnivory is more efficient than herbivory Ecological pyramids depicts the total biomass of an ecosystem minus the total energy Ecological pyramids are difficult to disrupt

17. What is the carrying capacity for elk population in this environment? A. 1.0 million B. 1.5 million C. 1.7 million D. 2.0 million

18. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

19. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

20. Which type of pyramid is this? Energy Pyramid Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass

21. What type of population growth is shown in the graph below? Logistic growth Carrying capacity Density-dependent growth Exponential growth

21. What type of population growth is shown in Line B on the graph below? Logistic growth Carrying capacity Density-dependent growth Exponential growth

22. Giant pandas eat only bamboo 22. Giant pandas eat only bamboo. For this reason giant pandas are an example of a(n) Generalist Specialist Carnivore Omnivore

23. Geographic regions like savannahs, tundra, and prairie grasslands are called? Species Populations Biomes Biospheres

24. Secondary Succession is most like to occur After a forest fire With a pioneer species If a glacier shrinks On a new volcanic island

25. The idea that two species can’t occupy the same niche is known as what? A. Ecological equivalence B. Niche partitioning C. Evolutionary response D. Competition exclusion

26. Ecological equivalents are species that occupy similar niches In different geographical regions With plenty of food In different types of habitats After niche partitioning