Nature Science Flashcards
What is the scientific study of life and living organisms called?
Biology
True or False: Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
True
What term describes a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?
Population
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem? A) Water B) Temperature C) Plants D) Soil
C) Plants
True or False: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
True
What is the term for a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit?
Mutualism
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the basic unit of life.
Cell
What process describes the change in species composition in an ecosystem over time?
Ecological succession
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a primary producer? A) Herbivore B) Carnivore C) Plant D) Decomposer
C) Plant
What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?
Carrying capacity
What is the term for the variety of ecosystems in a given area?
Ecosystem diversity
What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To break down dead organic matter
Multiple choice: Which biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures? A) Tropical rainforest B) Desert C) Tundra D) Grassland
B) Desert
What type of consumer feeds on both plants and animals?
Omnivore
True or False: The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical cycle that transforms nitrogen into various chemical forms.
True
