Ecological Management - SS2 Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Biological associations in nature refer to:
Interactions between living organisms
Physical features of organisms
Physical features of organisms
Tolerance in ecological terms refers to:
Ability of an organism to adapt to changing environments
Ability of an organism to survive in extreme conditions
Resistance of an organism to diseases and parasites
Adaptation is the process by which organisms:
Change their physical appearance to attract mates
Develop new genetic mutations
Adjust to new environmental conditions
Pollution refers to:
Natural processes that harm the environment
Introduction of harmful substances into the environment
Loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem
Conservation of natural resources aims to:
Promote industrial development
Preserve and sustainably manage natural resources
Extract resources at an accelerated rate
Mutualism is a type of biological association where:
One organism benefits while the other is harmed
Both organisms benefit from the association
One organism benefits while the other is unaffected
The ability of an organism to withstand or survive exposure to pollutants is known as:
Adaptation
Tolerance
Conservation
The ability of an organism to withstand or survive exposure to pollutants is known as:
Adaptation
Tolerance
Conservation
An example of an adaptation to a hot and arid environment is:
Migration to cooler regions
Increased body size
Development of a thick, water-retaining cuticle
Pollution can negatively impact:
Biodiversity
Industrial development
Urbanization