Advanced Ecosystem Science

Ecology

A deep dive into the complex relationships within ecosystems, focusing on energy transfer, nutrient cycles, and symbiotic classifications.

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8 Questions Hard Ages 5+ Apr 9, 2026

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1 In a typical energy pyramid, what percentage of energy is generally passed from one trophic level to the next highest level?

A About 1%
B About 10%
C About 50%
D About 90%

2 Which process allows nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to be returned to the soil from dead organic matter?

A Photosynthesis
B Transpiration
C Decomposition
D Respiration

3 What term describes a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed?

A Mutualism
B Parasitism
C Commensalism
D Competition

4 Which specific layer of soil in the Tundra biome remains frozen year-round and prevents deep-rooted plants from growing?

A Topsoil
B Bedrock
C Permafrost
D Subsoil

5 What is the name for a species that has an unusually large effect on its ecosystem, such that its removal could cause the ecosystem to collapse?

A Keystone species
B Invasive species
C Indicator species
D Apex predator

6 Which group of organisms is responsible for producing approximately half of the world's oxygen through photosynthesis in the oceans?

A Coral reefs
B Seaweed
C Phytoplankton
D Mangroves

7 Ecological succession that begins in an area where no soil exists, such as on a new volcanic island, is known as what?

A Secondary succession
B Primary succession
C Climax community
D Pioneer transition

8 Some animals enter a state of dormancy similar to hibernation to survive extremely hot and dry periods. What is this called?

A Migration
B Brumation
C Estivation
D Insulation

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