Biodiversity and Ecosystems

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What is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Ecosystem

  3. Habitat

  4. Population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the genetic variation within each species.

Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem?

  1. Forest

  2. Grassland

  3. Desert

  4. Ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A forest is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem, which is an ecosystem that exists on land.

What is the term used to describe the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment?

  1. Ecology

  2. Ecosystem

  3. Habitat

  4. Population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecology is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment.

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species?

  1. Sea otter

  2. African elephant

  3. Monarch butterfly

  4. Polar bear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea otters are an example of a keystone species, which is a species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance.

What is the term used to describe the process by which energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem?

  1. Food chain

  2. Food web

  3. Trophic level

  4. Ecological pyramid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains, showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

Which of the following is an example of a producer organism?

  1. Grass

  2. Lion

  3. Bacteria

  4. Mushroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grass is an example of a producer organism, which is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

What is the term used to describe the process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Evolution

  3. Adaptation

  4. Speciation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural selection is the process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time, resulting in the survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable traits.

Which of the following is an example of a threatened species?

  1. Giant panda

  2. Blue whale

  3. African elephant

  4. Monarch butterfly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The giant panda is an example of a threatened species, which is a species that is at risk of extinction.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans modify the natural environment?

  1. Anthropogenic change

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anthropogenic change refers to the process by which humans modify the natural environment, often through activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Wind energy

  4. Nuclear energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource, which is a resource that can be replenished naturally.

What is the term used to describe the process by which ecosystems recover from disturbances?

  1. Resilience

  2. Succession

  3. Adaptation

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience refers to the ability of ecosystems to recover from disturbances and maintain their structure and function.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

  1. Water

  2. Fossil fuels

  3. Biomass

  4. Wind energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fossil fuels are an example of a non-renewable resource, which is a resource that cannot be replenished naturally.

What is the term used to describe the process by which species evolve and become distinct from one another?

  1. Speciation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Natural selection

  4. Evolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Speciation is the process by which species evolve and become distinct from one another, resulting in the formation of new species.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between two species?

  1. Lion and zebra

  2. Shark and remora

  3. Mistletoe and tree

  4. Tapeworm and human


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The relationship between a shark and a remora is an example of a mutualistic relationship, where both species benefit from the interaction.

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

  1. Competition

  2. Predation

  3. Parasitism

  4. Mutualism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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