Community Roles and Habitat

What is the primary role of a producer in a habitat?

A) To consume other organisms
B) To convert sunlight into food
C) To decompose dead organisms
D) To regulate the population of predators
Answer: B
Explanation: Producers, such as plants, use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into food energy for
themselves and other organisms in the community.

Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer in a forest ecosystem?

A) Hawk
B) Snake
C) Deer
D) Earthworm
Answer: C
Explanation: Deer consume plants and are considered primary consumers in a forest ecosystem.

What role do decomposers play in a habitat?

A) They capture prey for other organisms.
B) They break down dead organic matter into nutrients.
C) They regulate the temperature of the habitat.
D) They provide shelter for other organisms.
Answer: B
Explanation: Decomposers like bacteria and fungi break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients
to the ecosystem.

In a food web, which organisms are at the highest trophic level?

A) Producers
B) Primary consumers
C) Secondary consumers
D) Decomposers
Answer: C
Explanation: Secondary consumers are at the highest trophic level as they feed on primary consumers.

What is the primary role of a predator in a habitat?

A) To provide shelter for other organisms
B) To regulate the population of producers
C) To capture and consume prey
D) To help with pollination
Answer: C
Explanation: Predators hunt and consume other organisms as their primary role in a habitat.
Which of the following is a biotic factor in a habitat?
A) Soil type
B) Temperature
C) Sunlight
D) Grasshoppers
Answer: D
Explanation: Biotic factors are living organisms within a habitat, such as grasshoppers.

Which abiotic factor is crucial for photosynthesis in plants?

A) Wind speed
B) Rainfall
C) Temperature
D) Oxygen concentration
Answer: C
Explanation: Temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis in plants. It should be within an optimal
range for this process to occur efficiently.

What is the primary role of a keystone species in a habitat?

A) To maintain the balance of the ecosystem
B) To provide shelter for other species
C) To produce the most offspring
D) To decompose dead organisms
Answer: A
Explanation: Keystone species have a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem, helping to
maintain its balance.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship in a habitat?

A) A lion preying on a zebra
B) Bees pollinating flowers
C) A hawk competing with an owl for food
D) A snake hiding from a mongoose
Answer: B
Explanation: Bees and flowers have a mutualistic relationship where bees benefit from nectar while
helping plants with pollination.

Which type of habitat would you expect to find cacti and desert-adapted animals?
A) Rainforest
B) Tundra
C) Desert
D) Grassland
Answer: C
Explanation: Cacti and desert-adapted animals are well-suited for desert habitats due to their
adaptations to arid conditions.
In a habitat, which group of organisms is responsible for fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere?
A) Plants
B) Herbivores
C) Decomposers
D) Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Answer: D
Explanation: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria play a crucial role in converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form
that plants can use.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary succession event in a habitat?

A) A volcanic eruption
B) A forest fire
C) The growth of mosses on a bare rock
D) The colonization of a pond by aquatic plants
Answer: B
Explanation: Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance like a forest fire, where the habitat is
partially disrupted but not completely destroyed.

What is the role of apex predators in a food chain?

A) To control the population of herbivores
B) To provide food for primary consumers
C) To decompose dead organisms
D) To pollinate flowers
Answer: A
Explanation: Apex predators help control the population of herbivores, preventing overgrazing and
maintaining ecosystem balance.

Which of the following is an example of a commensalistic relationship in a habitat?

A) A lion preying on a gazelle
B) A barnacle attached to a whale
C) Bees and flowers
D) A fox and a rabbit competing for a burrow
Answer: B
Explanation: Barnacles attached to a whale benefit from the attachment without harming or benefiting
the whale.

What role do pioneer species play in habitat succession?

A) They maintain stable conditions.
B) They are the final species to colonize an area.
C) They are the first species to colonize a disturbed area.
D) They provide food for apex predators.
Answer: C
Explanation: Pioneer species are the first to colonize a disturbed area, facilitating habitat succession by
creating conditions for other species to follow.