Ecosystems and Food Webs Quiz

Test your knowledge on trophic interactions, energy flow, and ecological concepts with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which organism is considered a primary producer in an ecosystem?

Wolf
Oak tree
Snake
Fox
#2

What is the term for the total mass of living organisms in a given area?

Biodiversity
Biomass
Biome
Biogeochemistry
#3

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

Butterfly
Earthworm
Beaver
Sea otter
#4

What is the process by which water vapor is released from the leaves of plants into the atmosphere?

Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
Precipitation
#5

What is the primary role of detritivores in an ecosystem?

Predation
Decomposition
Photosynthesis
Herbivory
#6

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Wind
Sunlight
Geothermal heat
Fossil fuels
#7

In a food web, which trophic level is occupied by herbivores?

Primary producers
Primary consumers
Secondary consumers
Tertiary consumers
#8

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

Lion
Fungi
Rabbit
Snake
#9

What is the term for a relationship between two species where one benefits and the other is harmed?

Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasitism
Competition
#10

What is the main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

Trap heat and warm the planet
Absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Facilitate photosynthesis
Generate lightning
#11

What is the term for the process where water is released from the leaves of plants into the atmosphere?

Transpiration
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Evaporation
#12

Which ecological pyramid represents the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

Pyramid of Numbers
Pyramid of Biomass
Pyramid of Energy
Pyramid of Decomposition
#13

Which of the following is a primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
#14

In a food chain, what term is used for an organism that feeds on both plants and animals?

Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Detritivore
#15

What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

Release nitrogen into the atmosphere
Convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form
Break down organic matter
Absorb excess nitrogen from the soil

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