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Plant and Intro to Ecology Test

Answer each section to the best of your ability. Good luck to all of you, take a deep breath and
begin.
Section 1: True or false (Total 5 points)
1.

The flower has the reproductive parts of a plant.

2.

Flowers have both male (Stamen) and female (Pistil) parts.

3.

A rock is considered an abiotic part of the ecosystem.

4.

Cambium can become either xylem or phloem depending on what the plants need.

Section 2: Multiple Choice (total 27 points)

For each question write the letter that best answers the question.
1.

____ If the phloem in a young tree is damaged, which process is first affected?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

absorbing water from the soil

performing photosynthesis
transporting sugar to the roots
transporting water to the leaves

____ A plant species lives in an area with limited sunlight. Which physiological
adaptation would be most useful to the plant?
A. Colorful flowers
B. Deep roots
C. Large leaves
D. Thin cuticle

3.

____ How does the structure marked X contribute to the survival of the plant?

A.
B.
C.
D.
4.

It allows the intake of gases needed for photosynthesis

It allows the intake of minerals needed for plants to grow
It allows the intake of sugars from outside the plant needed for reproduction
It allows the intake of sunlight for ATP production

____ Which of these organisms would most likely be found at the top of an energy
pyramid?
A. Clams- a primary consumer
B. Kelp- a producer
C. Sardines- a primary consumer
D. Sharks- a secondary consumer

5.

____ The levels of biological organization from smallest to largest are:

A.
B.
C.
D.

6.

Community, biosphere, population, ecosystem, organism

Ecosystem, biosphere, organism, population, community
Organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
Organism, population, ecosystem, biosphere, community

____ The mushrooms on this dead log are what kind of heterotroph?

A. Carnivore
B. Decomposer
C. Omnivore
D. Scavenger

7.

____ The diagram below shows the cycling of nutrients in an ecosystem.

The removal of which of the following groups would have the biggest effect on the
energy flow of this system?
A. Consumers
B. Inorganic nutrients
C. Producers
D. Secondary consumers
8.

____ After examining the food web below, which of the organisms is considered the
producer?
A. Grass
B. Grasshopper
C. Hawk
D. Rabbit

9.

____ What acts as a protective waxy coat on surface of plant

that prevents water loss on a plant?
A. Cuticle
B. Fruit
C. Seeds
D. Phloem

Section 4: Labeling (12 points)

Label four letters of your choice. Any label beyond four will receive one point of extra credit.

Section 3: Short Response (Total 15 points)

1. In 2 to 3 sentences explain the differences between an ecosystem and a community.

2. In 2 to 3 sentences explain why a plant in a desert environment would have a thicker cuticle than
a plant in rainforest environment.

3. In 3 to 4 sentences pick an animal of your choice, explain your reasoning for determining what
what kind of heterotroph it is, and explain your reasoning for what level of the food pyramid it is
part of ( is it a primary consumer, a secondary consumer, a tertiary consumer, etc.).