Environmental Science
Intro to Ecology
Quiz #5
Name: __________________________________
Fill in the blank (1 point each)
1. Ecology is the study of relationships between an organism and _______________________, OR
an organism and _______________________.
2.
Name the six criteria for life below (6 points):
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b.
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d.
e.
f.
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Matching. Match the following vocabulary with their respective definitions (1 point each)
____5. Stimulus
____6. Response
____7. Metabolism
____8. Adaptation
____9. Sexual Reproduction
____10. Asexual Reproduction
a. changes over time that allow species to live longer and reproduce
b. a reaction, “effect”
c. offspring have only one parent, which is their genetic twin
d. mating between two organisms of the same species
e. a change in the environment, “cause”
f. the body’s process of breaking down food for energy
Define. For each of the following, demonstrate knowledge of the following terms. (1 point each)
11. Define biotic factor:
12. Define abiotic factor:
List. Place the following in order from 1-5, with “1” being the smallest category and “6” being the
largest. (1 point each) Provide examples to the right for extra credit.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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18.
Biome ___
Population ____
Community ____
Organism ____
Ecosystem ____
Biosphere ____
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