Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define mutualism and provide an example of a mutualistic relationship between two organisms.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain how a cactus has adapted to survive in a desert environment.
Question 3
Q3. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Name the type of organism that can only produce food using sunlight and inorganic substances.
Question 4
Q4. Application (2 marks)
A hawk eats a mouse. Explain the role of the hawk in the food chain.
Question 5
Q5. Data Analysis (3 marks)
The graph shows the population size of rabbits and foxes in a forest over time.
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Explain how the population of foxes changes in relation to the population of rabbits.
Question 6
Q6. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define the term "symbiotic relationship" and give an example.
Question 7
Q7. Application (3 marks)
Describe how the shape of a bird's beak has adapted to its diet.
Question 8
Q8. Data Analysis (3 marks)
The table shows the number of different plant species found in four different habitats.
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Explain why the number of plant species is highest in the rainforest.
Question 9
Q9. Application (2 marks)
Explain how competition between plants can affect their growth and survival.
Question 10
Q10. Calculation (4 marks)
A population of 100 squirrels decreases by 10% each year. Calculate the predicted size of the squirrel population after 5 years.