5. Earth and Environment

Ecosystems — Quiz

Test your understanding of ecosystems with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the process where organisms adapt to their environment to survive and reproduce?

Question 2

In a stable ecosystem, which of the following best describes the relationship between the population size of predators and their prey?

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a climax community in ecological succession?

Question 4

Consider a marine ecosystem. If there is a sudden increase in the population of phytoplankton, what is the most likely immediate effect on the zooplankton population?

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a \text{keystone species} in an ecosystem?