Ecological Relationships and Adaptations Quiz

Test your knowledge on ecological relationships, adaptations, and biomes with this quiz. From mutualism to keystone species, explore diverse ecosystems.

#1

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic ecological relationship?

Lion hunting a gazelle
Parasite feeding on a host
Bee pollinating a flower
Snake consuming a mouse
#2

Which adaptation is NOT commonly observed in desert plants?

Reduced leaf surface area
Extensive root systems
Large, broad leaves
Water-storing tissues
#3

What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

Sunlight
Decomposers
Wind
Heat
#4

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

Wolf
Mushroom
Tree
Frog
#5

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

Temperature
Sunlight
Rainfall
Fungi
#6

What is the term for the role or function of an organism in an ecosystem?

Niche
Habitat
Territory
Biome
#7

What is the term for the ecological relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed?

Commensalism
Mutualism
Parasitism
Predation
#8

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Camouflage in a chameleon
Hibernation in bears
Spines on a cactus
Mimicry in butterflies
#9

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

Deer
Raccoon
Sea otter
Squirrel
#10

What is the term for the process by which a population becomes better suited to its environment over time?

Evolution
Adaptation
Mutation
Natural selection
#11

Which biome is characterized by low temperatures, permafrost, and limited vegetation?

Tropical rainforest
Tundra
Desert
Taiga
#12

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

Oak tree
Grass
Lichen
Deer
#13

In a food chain consisting of grass, rabbits, and foxes, which organism occupies the highest trophic level?

Grass
Rabbits
Foxes
It depends on the ecosystem
#14

Which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer in an aquatic ecosystem?

Zooplankton
Algae
Small fish
Bacteria

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