Social Studies Ecology Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of ecology concepts in social studies. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
1. Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
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A group of the same species living in one area
A community of living and non-living things interacting together
A collection of rocks and minerals
A single organism in its habitat
2. What is the main source of energy for most ecosystems?
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The Moon
The Sun
Wind
Water
3. Which term describes animals that eat only plants?
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Carnivores
Herbivores
Omnivores
Decomposers
4. On a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree), rate: 'Protecting the environment is important for everyone.'
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Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
Strongly Agree
5
1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
5. What is biodiversity?
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The number of people in a city
The variety of living organisms in an area
Types of weather in a region
The amount of rainfall in a forest
6. Which of these is an example of a renewable resource?
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Coal
Oil
Wind
Natural Gas
7. Match each term to its correct definition.
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Rows
Definition
Organisms that make their own food
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
Organisms that eat other living things
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
Organisms that break down dead material
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
8. Which human activity is most likely to lead to deforestation?
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Planting trees
Building roads and cities
Recycling paper
Protecting wildlife
9. On a scale from 1 (Very Unlikely) to 5 (Very Likely), rate: 'You will recycle plastic bottles this week.'
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Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
Very Likely
5
1 is Very Unlikely, 5 is Very Likely
10. Which of the following is a non-point source of pollution?
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A factory's waste pipe
Runoff from city streets
A leaking oil tanker
A broken sewage line
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