Ch. 2 Study Guide Review Game

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What word describes the mammals, fish, birds, and plants that live in an environment? Abiotic The biosphere Biotic The ecosystem

What word describes the mammals, fish, birds, and plants that live in an environment? Abiotic The biosphere Biotic The ecosystem

Which of the following is abiotic? A) a gar B) an alligator C) grass D) water

Which of the following is abiotic? A) a gar B) an alligator C) grass D) water

One food web arrow goes from a prairie dog to a coyote, showing that A) the coyote is bigger B) the prairie dog is bigger C) the coyote gives energy to the prairie dog D) the prairie dog gives energy to the coyote

One food web arrow goes from a prairie dog to a coyote, showing that A) the coyote is bigger B) the prairie dog is bigger C) the coyote gives energy to the prairie dog D) the prairie dog gives energy to the coyote

Predators and prey are considered what kind of factors? A) Abiotic factors B) biotic factors C) prebiotic factors D) non-living factors

Predators and prey are considered what kind of factors? A) Abiotic factors B) biotic factors C) prebiotic factors D) non-living factors

John’s homework is to list three abiotic factors John’s homework is to list three abiotic factors. Which list should he turn in? A) Water, mold, rock B) Oxygen, climate, bacteria C) Soil, sunlight, plant D) Temperature, light, wind

John’s homework is to list three abiotic factors John’s homework is to list three abiotic factors. Which list should he turn in? A) Water, mold, rock B) Oxygen, climate, bacteria C) Soil, sunlight, plant D) Temperature, light, wind

Grass is eaten by a prairie dog. The prairie dog is eaten by a coyote Grass is eaten by a prairie dog. The prairie dog is eaten by a coyote. This is an example of A) an abiotic element. B) an omnivore. C) a herbivore. D) a food chain.

Grass is eaten by a prairie dog. The prairie dog is eaten by a coyote Grass is eaten by a prairie dog. The prairie dog is eaten by a coyote. This is an example of A) an abiotic element. B) an omnivore. C) a herbivore. D) a food chain.

The five levels of organization in the environment, from the first to fifth level are A) organism, population, biosphere, ecosystem, community. B) organism, population, biotic elements, abiotic elements, community. C) organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere. D) organism, population, biosphere, abiotic elements, ecology.

The five levels of organization in the environment, from the first to fifth level are A) organism, population, biosphere, ecosystem, community. B) organism, population, biotic elements, abiotic elements, community. C) organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere. D) organism, population, biosphere, abiotic elements, ecology.

A community is several species of animals interacting, while a population is A) members of one species in an area. B) the biotic and abiotic elements of an era. C) the nonliving elements of a habitat. D) a single organism.

A community is several species of animals interacting, while a population is A) members of one species in an area. B) the biotic and abiotic elements of an era. C) the nonliving elements of a habitat. D) a single organism.

Organisms that can make their own food from sunlight are called A) decomposers B) consumers C) producers D) carnivores

Organisms that can make their own food from sunlight are called A) decomposers B) consumers C) producers D) carnivores

Which choice is NOT an abiotic factor of the artic region? A) snow B) ice C) polar bears D) cold temperatures

Which choice is NOT an abiotic factor of the artic region? A) snow B) ice C) polar bears D) cold temperatures

Young wasps are eating the tomato hornworm that is their host Young wasps are eating the tomato hornworm that is their host. What is this an example of A) commensalism B) mutualism C) parasitism D) competition

Young wasps are eating the tomato hornworm that is their host Young wasps are eating the tomato hornworm that is their host. What is this an example of A) commensalism B) mutualism C) parasitism D) competition

Rocks, temperature, and water are what part of the environment? A) biotic B) abiotic C) population D) living

Rocks, temperature, and water are what part of the environment? A) biotic B) abiotic C) population D) living

Which is an example of an abiotic element changing an area? A) introducing a new type of grass B) water flooding the area C) two species of birds competing D) algae growing on crabgrass

Which is an example of an abiotic element changing an area? A) introducing a new type of grass B) water flooding the area C) two species of birds competing D) algae growing on crabgrass

A diagram with arrows showing energy flow from grass, to a rabbit, to a fox is A) an energy pyramid B) a food web C) a food chain D) a population chart

A diagram with arrows showing energy flow from grass, to a rabbit, to a fox is A) an energy pyramid B) a food web C) a food chain D) a population chart

After one species disappears, the other species in the ecosystem A) benefit. B) are thrown out of balance. C) die. D) are unaffected.

After one species disappears, the other species in the ecosystem A) benefit. B) are thrown out of balance. C) die. D) are unaffected.

Two members of the same species fight over who gets a certain food Two members of the same species fight over who gets a certain food. Members of different species try to take over a certain nesting area. These are both examples of A) community. B) competition. C) mutualism. D) commensalism.

Two members of the same species fight over who gets a certain food Two members of the same species fight over who gets a certain food. Members of different species try to take over a certain nesting area. These are both examples of A) community. B) competition. C) mutualism. D) commensalism.

Blue-green algae are organisms that convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis. What Is the role of blue-green algae in a food chain? A) Consumer B) Producer C) Scavenger D) Decomposer

Blue-green algae are organisms that convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis. What Is the role of blue-green algae in a food chain? A) Consumer B) Producer C) Scavenger D) Decomposer

In a food web, arrows point in just one direction because they show A) which animal is bigger. B) which animals are related. C) how energy goes to the animal that is eating. D) how energy goes to the animal that is eaten.

In a food web, arrows point in just one direction because they show A) which animal is bigger. B) which animals are related. C) how energy goes to the animal that is eating. D) how energy goes to the animal that is eaten.

Grass that gains energy from the sun is an example of a A) consumer B) parasite C) decomposer D) producer

Grass that gains energy from the sun is an example of a A) consumer B) parasite C) decomposer D) producer

What do several different populations living together make? A) a biosphere B) an organism C) a community D) an ecosystem

What do several different populations living together make? A) a biosphere B) an organism C) a community D) an ecosystem

A bird eats a worm. Who is the Predator? A) the worm B) the bird C) both the bird and the worm D) neither the bird nor the worm

A bird eats a worm. Who is the Predator? A) the worm B) the bird C) both the bird and the worm D) neither the bird nor the worm

Which organisms does the base of an energy pyramid represent? A) producers B) carnivores C) herbivores D) scavengers

Which organisms does the base of an energy pyramid represent? A) producers B) carnivores C) herbivores D) scavengers

In which type of symbiosis do organisms help each other? A) parasitism B) mutualism C) community D) commensalism

In which type of symbiosis do organisms help each other? A) parasitism B) mutualism C) community D) commensalism

Nature’s recyclers are A) predators B) decomposers C) producers D) omnivores

Nature’s recyclers are A) predators B) decomposers C) producers D) omnivores

A beneficial association between coral and algae is an example of A) commensalism B) parasitism C) mutualism D) predation

A beneficial association between coral and algae is an example of A) commensalism B) parasitism C) mutualism D) predation

What is the lowest level of environment organization that three male egrets would all belong in together? A) individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

What is the lowest level of environment organization that three male egrets would all belong in together? A) individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

If scientists are studying the egrets, herons, marsh crabs, and cordgrass, but not the water or rocks in a salt water marsh, what level of organization would they be studying? A) Individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

If scientists are studying the egrets, herons, marsh crabs, and cordgrass, but not the water or rocks in a salt water marsh, what level of organization would they be studying? A) Individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

An environmental study reporting on the way temperature, water equality, and minerals affect the animals in a salt marsh would be considered which level of organization? A) individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

An environmental study reporting on the way temperature, water equality, and minerals affect the animals in a salt marsh would be considered which level of organism? A) individual organism B) population C) community D) ecosystem

Which of the following listed is the highest level of environmental organization? A) ecosystem B) community C) population D) organism

Which of the following listed is the highest level of environmental organization? A) ecosystem B) community C) population D) organism

How do mushrooms obtain their food in an ecosystem? A) by trapping light B) by feeding on small insects C) by eating small herbs D) by breaking down dead leaves

How do mushrooms obtain their food in an ecosystem? A) by trapping light B) by feeding on small insects C) by eating small herbs D) by breaking down dead leaves

A tick sucks blood from a dog A tick sucks blood from a dog. In this relationship, the tick is the ____ and the dog is the ____. A) parasite, prey B) predator, host C) parasite, host D) host, parasite

A tick sucks blood from a dog A tick sucks blood from a dog. In this relationship, the tick is the ____ and the dog is the ____. A) parasite, prey B) predator, host C) parasite, host D) host, parasite

Which of these is an abiotic factor in a tropical rain forest? A) Kapok tree B) Bucket orchid flower C) High humidity D) Blue mountain butterfly

Which of these is an abiotic factor in a tropical rain forest? A) Kapok tree B) Bucket orchid flower C) High humidity D) Blue mountain butterfly

Remoras and sharks have a relationship that is best described as A) mutualism. B) commensalism. C) predator and prey. D) parasitism.

Remoras and sharks have a relationship that is best described as A) mutualism. B) commensalism. C) predator and prey. D) parasitism.

Which of the following is the correct order in a food web? A) sun producers  herbivores  scavengers  carnivores B) sun  consumers  predators  parasites  hosts C) sun  producers  decomposers  consumers  omnivores D) sun  producers  herbivores  carnivores  scavengers

Which of the following is the correct order in a food web? A) sun producers  herbivores  scavengers  carnivores B) sun  consumers  predators  parasites  hosts C) sun  producers  decomposers  consumers  omnivores D) sun  producers  herbivores  carnivores  scavengers

A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The study of the interaction of living organisms with each other and the environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The study of the interaction of living organisms with each other and the environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The nonliving part of the environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The nonliving part of the environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

All the populations of species that live and interact in the same habitat A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

All the populations of species that live and interact in the same habitat A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The part of earth where life exists A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

The part of earth where life exists A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

A community of organisms and their abiotic environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

A community of organisms and their abiotic environment A) abiotic D) population B) community E) biosphere C) ecosystem F) ecology

An organism that eats only animals A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

An organism that eats only animals A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A triangular diagram that shows an ecosystem’s loss of energy A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A triangular diagram that shows an ecosystem’s loss of energy A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

An organism that eats both plants and animals A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

An organism that eats both plants and animals A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

An organism that eats only plants A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

An organism that eats only plants A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A diagram that shows how energy in food flows from one organism to another A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A diagram that shows how energy in food flows from one organism to another A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid

A diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem A) herbivore D) food web B) food chain E) omnivore C) carnivore F) energy pyramid