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1 quiz /12 Name_____________________

1. Define three of the following terms and give an example.

Species, population, community, niche, habitat, ecosystem

Define Example

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2. Describe the difference between a habitat and a niche? Can two species occupy the
same niche?

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2.1 quiz /12 Name_____________________

2. Define three of the following terms and give an example.

Species, population, community, niche, habitat, ecosystem

Define Example

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2. Describe the difference between a habitat and a niche? Can two species occupy the
same niche?

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3. Draw “S” and “J” population growth curves on the axes below. Label each graph and
the axes.
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4. Explain the difference between mutualism and parasitism? State an example of each.
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5. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences:

a) Factors which affect organisms in their ecosystems and are non-living, physical
and chemical components, are called _________________ factors.
b) Examples of this factor include _________________ and _________________.

c) The actual conditions and resources in which a species exists due to biotic
interactions such as predation or competition are called the ________________ niche.

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3. Draw “S” and “J” population growth curves on the axes below. Label each graph and
the axes.
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4. Explain the difference between mutualism and parasitism? State an example of each.
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5. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences:

c) Factors which affect organisms in their ecosystems and are non-living, physical
and chemical components, are called _________________ factors.
d) Examples of this factor include _________________ and _________________.

c) The actual conditions and resources in which a species exists due to biotic
interactions such as predation or competition are called the ________________ niche.

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