Populations and the Environment Answers

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What is an organism’s niche?

A
the physical environment of the organism
B
the role that an organism plays in the environment
C
the traits that increase an organism’s survival
D
the competitors and predators of the organism
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Which describes a grizzly bear’s habitat?

A
all the biotic factors in the ecosystem
B
all the abiotic factors in the ecosystem
C
the role of the bear in the ecosystem
D
the physical area where the bear lives
4

Which is a biotic factor?

A
rotting carcass
B
rock
C
drop of water
D
fire
5

Many organisms depend on the land as a food source. Seasons can affect the amount of food that is available to these organisms. How would a long, cold winter most likely affect a population of deer?

A
The deer population will decrease.
B
The deer population will increase.
C
The deer population will remain almost the same.
D
The deer population will rebound the next year.
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Which relationship is shown in the graph?

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A
competitive exclusion relationship
B
habitat-niche relationship
C
biotic-abiotic relationship
D
predator-prey relationship
8

Hunter is studying for his ecology test. Which fact would least likely show up in his notes?

A
Populations can have negative effects on their environment.
B
Populations can affect the size of other populations.
C
Populations have no effect on their environment.
D
Populations can adapt to changes in the environment.
9

Which is biotic?

A
soil
B
leaf
C
water
D
snow
10

Which describes the habitat of a frog?

A
color for camouflage
B
prey for snakes
C
eats insects
D
marshes and ponds
11

Elephants shape their environment in many ways. They can change a forest to a grassy field or dig a hole that might become a pond. They clear large amounts of vegetation, which removes habitats for some organisms but makes the area inviting for other organisms. Which best describes possible interactions of elephants with the surrounding ecosystem?

A
positive
B
negative
C
neither positive nor negative
D
both positive and negative
12

A rock is classified as

A
nonliving and abiotic.
B
nonliving and biotic.
C
living and abiotic.
D
living and biotic.
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Which principle states that two species in the same habitat cannot have the same niche?

A
niche exclusion principle
B
competitive exclusion principle
C
habitat exclusion principle
D
population exclusion principle

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