Florida Science Grade 6

Chapter 7: Ecology

Standardized Test Practice

1.
In which month was the prey population the lowest?

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A)April
B)November
C)February
D)December
2.
What was the approximate population density of the prey population in April and May?

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A)8
B)12
C)10
D)14
3.
During which season did the rose insect population grow the fastest?

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A)spring
B)summer
C)fall
D)winter
4.
There are 45 cats in 100 households covering 15 square kilometers. What is the population density of cats? SC.G.1.3.4
A)3 cats per household
B)3 cats per kilometer
C)2 cats per kilometer
D)2 cats per household
5.
Which kind of scientist would study the interactions taking place between the hawks, lizards, snakes, mice, and other prey living in a community? SC.H.1.3.3
A)ecologist
B)botanist
C)geneticist
D)geologist
6.
Which of the following is an abiotic factor in a desert ecosystem? SC.G.2.3.2
A)birds
B)rocks
C)cactuses
D)scorpions
7.
Which of the following is a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem? SC.G.2.3.2
A)soil
B)insects
C)sunlight
D)water
8.
All of the populations living on a coral reef make up a SC.G.1.3.4
A)dense population.
B)community.
C)habitat.
D)niche.
9.
Which of the following is not a consumer? SC.G.1.3.5
A)grasshopper
B)trees
C)squirrel
D)cat
10.
Organisms that use dead organisms and wastes for food are called SC.G.1.3.5
A)decomposers.
B)consumers.
C)herbivores.
D)producers.
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