Test Your Ecological Knowledge

Test Your Ecological Knowledge

Take this quiz to test your understanding of ecological concepts and processes.

published on October 22, 2023
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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?
Sunlight
Soil
Water
Air
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Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?
Fungi
Grasshoppers
Birds
Fish
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What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form called?

What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form called?
Nitrogen fixation
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
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Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship?

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship?
Bee pollinating a flower
Lion hunting a gazelle
Bird preying on insects
Fish feeding on algae
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What term describes the variety of organisms living in a particular area?

What term describes the variety of organisms living in a particular area?
Biodiversity
Inheritance
Adaptation
Population
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Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures, permafrost, and little vegetation?

Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures, permafrost, and little vegetation?
Tundra
Desert
Rainforest
Grassland
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What is the process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves called?

What is the process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves called?
Transpiration
Pollination
Fertilization
Germination
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
Coal
Solar power
Wind energy
Hydroelectric power
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What is the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy called?

What is the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy called?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Evaporation
Decomposition
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Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?
An introduced species that spreads and outcompetes native species
A species that is endangered and at risk of extinction
A species that is restricted to a specific area
A species that is beneficial to its ecosystem
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What is the term for the process of gradual changes in species composition in an ecosystem over time?

What is the term for the process of gradual changes in species composition in an ecosystem over time?
Succession
Evolution
Adaptation
Mutation