Wildlife Habitats and Ecosystems

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the different types of wildlife habitats and ecosystems around the world.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of forest ecosystem?

  1. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  2. Tropical Rainforest

  3. Boreal Forest

  4. Grassland


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Grasslands are not forest ecosystems because they are dominated by grasses and other non-woody plants, rather than trees.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert ecosystem?

  1. High precipitation

  2. Low humidity

  3. Abundant vegetation

  4. Mild temperatures


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deserts are characterized by low humidity due to the lack of water and vegetation.

What is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth?

  1. Tundra

  2. Grassland

  3. Desert

  4. Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests cover approximately 30% of the Earth's land surface, making them the largest terrestrial biome.

Which of the following is a type of wetland ecosystem?

  1. Swamp

  2. Marsh

  3. Bog

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swamps, marshes, and bogs are all types of wetland ecosystems characterized by waterlogged soils and abundant plant life.

What is the term for the process by which organisms adapt to their environment?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Evolution

  3. Adaptation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural selection, evolution, and adaptation are all terms used to describe the process by which organisms change over time in response to their environment.

Which of the following is a keystone species in the African savanna ecosystem?

  1. Lion

  2. Elephant

  3. Giraffe

  4. Zebra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Elephants are considered keystone species in the African savanna because they play a crucial role in shaping the ecosystem through their feeding and foraging habits.

What is the term for the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment?

  1. Ecology

  2. Environmental science

  3. Biology

  4. Zoology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment, including the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect their survival and distribution.

Which of the following is a type of marine ecosystem?

  1. Coral reef

  2. Estuary

  3. Mangrove forest

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coral reefs, estuaries, and mangrove forests are all types of marine ecosystems that support a diverse range of marine life.

What is the term for the process by which energy flows through an ecosystem?

  1. Food chain

  2. Food web

  3. Trophic levels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food chain, food web, and trophic levels are all terms used to describe the process by which energy flows through an ecosystem from producers to consumers.

Which of the following is a type of freshwater ecosystem?

  1. Lake

  2. River

  3. Pond

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakes, rivers, and ponds are all types of freshwater ecosystems that support a variety of aquatic plants and animals.

What is the term for the process by which organisms compete for resources in an ecosystem?

  1. Competition

  2. Predation

  3. Symbiosis

  4. Mutualism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Competition is the process by which organisms compete for resources such as food, water, and territory in an ecosystem.

Which of the following is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit?

  1. Mutualism

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit from the association.

What is the term for the process by which organisms decompose organic matter into simpler substances?

  1. Decomposition

  2. Respiration

  3. Photosynthesis

  4. Transpiration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decomposition is the process by which organisms break down organic matter into simpler substances, such as carbon dioxide and water.

Which of the following is a type of human-made ecosystem?

  1. Farm

  2. City

  3. Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Farms, cities, and parks are all examples of human-made ecosystems that have been created and maintained by humans.

What is the term for the process by which organisms adapt to their environment?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Evolution

  3. Adaptation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural selection, evolution, and adaptation are all terms used to describe the process by which organisms change over time in response to their environment.

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