5. Earth's Systems

Ecosystems And Biomes — Quiz

Test your understanding of ecosystems and biomes with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the process by which a community of organisms changes over time in a predictable sequence, often after a disturbance?

Question 2

In a marine ecosystem, what is the primary factor that limits the depth at which photosynthetic organisms can thrive?

Question 3

Which of the following biomes is characterized by a distinct dry season and a wet season, with vegetation dominated by deciduous trees that shed their leaves during the dry period?

Question 4

Consider a food web where zooplankton consume phytoplankton, and small fish consume zooplankton. If a sudden increase in ocean temperature causes a significant decline in phytoplankton populations, what is the most likely immediate effect on the small fish population?

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of a 'climax community' in ecological succession?