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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	ecology
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Number of questions	10
Number of answers	4
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Grade 7 Ecology Quiz

Welcome to your Grade 7 Ecology Quiz! Answer the following questions by selecting the correct option from the choices given. Good luck!

1. What is an ecosystem?

   • A. A group of living organisms with similar characteristics
   • B. A community of living things interacting with their environment
   • C. A type of renewable energy
   • D. A collection of mountains and valleys

2. Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?

   • A. A rabbit
   • B. A tree
   • C. A mushroom
   • D. A hawk

3. What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems on Earth?

   • A. Wind
   • B. Solar energy
   • C. Water
   • D. Geothermal energy

4. Which of the following best describes a food chain?

   • A. A series of plants that grow in the same area
   • B. A linear sequence of organisms that transfer energy by eating and being eaten
   • C. A network of food webs connected together
   • D. A list of all possible organisms in a specific habitat

5. What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

   • A. They produce oxygen
   • B. They consume other animals
   • C. They break down dead matter and recycle nutrients
   • D. They compete with producers for sunlight

6. Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

   • A. Temperature
   • B. Soil type
   • C. Decomposing plants
   • D. Water availability

7. What term describes the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

   • A. Population
   • B. Community
   • C. Biodiversity
   • D. Habitat fragmentation

8. In a food web, what term is used to describe consumers that eat both plants and animals?

   • A. Herbivores
   • B. Carnivores
   • C. Omnivores
   • D. Decomposers

9. Which of the following is an effect of deforestation on an ecosystem?

   • A. Increased biodiversity
   • B. Stabilization of local climate
   • C. Loss of habitat for wildlife
   • D. Improved air quality

10. What is an example of a keystone species?

    • A. A producer like grass
    • B. A predator like a wolf that maintains the balance of the ecosystem
    • C. Any type of fish in an ocean
    • D. A scavenger like a buzzard

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Instructions:

Please write down the letter of the answer you believe to be correct for each question. After completing the quiz, review your answers and discuss them with your classmates or teacher for feedback!