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,Chapter 01 - An Introduction to EcologyChapter 01
An Introduction to Ecology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What factor is promoting new diseases that are driving the Panamanian golden frog
(Atelopus sp.) to extinction?
A. deforestation
B. new predators
C. climate change
D. introduced species
E. water pollution
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: CO
Topic: Introductory Ecology
2. The Panamanian golden frog is in decline from what specific threat?
A. a virus
B. a fungus
C. an introduced competitor
D. an introduced protist
E. overharvesting
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: CO
Topic: Introductory Ecology
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,Chapter 01 - An Introduction to Ecology
3. Ecology
A. requires the study of plants.
B. is the study of the environment.
C. primarily studies animals.
D. works for the good of the environment.
E. includes the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
4. The abiotic components of a forest include
A. trees and water.
B. microbes and soil.
C. animals and climate.
D. soil salinity and pH.
E. plans and pollinators.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
5. Populations are best defined as
A. all members of a species.
B. all organisms found in an environment.
C. communities of individuals
D. families.
E. groups of interbreeding individuals.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
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, Chapter 01 - An Introduction to Ecology
6. The study of species interactions includes
A. predation, parasitism and herbivory.
B. environmental science.
C. climate change.
D. physical ecology.
E. invasive species.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
7. Patterns of species change and succession are one focus of
A. behavioral ecology.
B. environmental science.
C. biological control.
D. community ecology.
E. physiological ecology.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
8. Invasive Eurasian grass species can outcompete native North American grasses through
A. secretion of allelochemicals.
B. producing more viable seeds.
C. producing seeds year-round.
D. avoiding grazing animals.
E. faster seed germination.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Topic: Introductory Ecology
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any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part
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